City of Clarksville residential customers paid an average of 12.77¢/kWh in 2024 —
3% above the Tennessee average of 12.42¢/kWh (EIA-861).
It served 75,953 residential customers across 1 TN county.
Territories are fixed by address, but the cheapest nearby utility, City of Dickson (11.65¢), works out about $121/yr less at 10,800 kWh/yr.
How City of Clarksville compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs City of Clarksville, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Dickson | 11.65 | 30,808 | -1.12 | -$121 |
| City of Clarksville (this page) | 12.77 | 75,953 | — | — |
| Cumberland Elec Member Corp | 12.99 | 100,585 | +0.22 | +$24 |
2 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with City of Clarksville. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than City of Clarksville customers at the same usage. Territories are fixed by address — these gaps measure cost differences between areas, not options you can pick between.
Where City of Clarksville customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | City of Clarksville premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery | City of Dickson | 11.65 | +$121 |
Multiple utilities in one county means adjoining territories, not household choice — you cannot switch wires companies.
Rate trend and size
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average price, ¢/kWh | 12.39 | 12.77 | +3.1% |
| Residential customers | 74,287 | 75,953 | +2.2% |
Ownership: Municipal. Statewide context: Tennessee electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a City of Clarksville bill
Tennessee is a regulated retail market — City of Clarksville customers cannot choose a different supplier; rates are set in utility-commission proceedings. Official information: tn.gov/tpuc.html.
Counties served (TN, EIA-861 2024)
Montgomery
Head-to-head comparisons
Questions people ask
- Is City of Clarksville more expensive than other Tennessee utilities?
- City of Clarksville customers paid an average 12.77 cents/kWh in 2024 — 3% above the Tennessee volume-weighted average of 12.42 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from City of Clarksville?
- No — distribution territory is fixed by address and Tennessee has no residential supplier shopping. Rate changes go through the state utility commission (tn.gov/tpuc.html).
- How many customers does City of Clarksville have?
- 75,953 residential customers in Tennessee in 2024, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: municipal.
About these numbers. Rates shown are averages computed from federal regulatory filings (EIA Form 861)
and public tariff databases — confirm with your utility before making decisions; your actual rate depends on your tariff,
usage, and riders. Distribution utility is determined by address and generally cannot be chosen; in retail-choice states
you may choose your supplier for the supply portion of the bill. Savings figures use 10,800 kWh/yr
(US average residential usage) and are estimates, not quotes. EnergySavings is an independent data project by CertiHomes
and is not affiliated with any utility, supplier, or government agency.