City of Lenoir residential customers paid an average of 11.95¢/kWh in 2024 —
4% below the Tennessee average of 12.42¢/kWh (EIA-861).
It served 62,455 residential customers across 3 TN counties.
Territories are fixed by address, but the cheapest nearby utility, Loudon Utilities Board (11.45¢), works out about $54/yr less at 10,800 kWh/yr.
How City of Lenoir compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs City of Lenoir, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loudon Utilities Board | 11.45 | 12,698 | -0.50 | -$54 |
| City of Lenoir (this page) | 11.95 | 62,455 | — | — |
| Fort Loudoun Electric Coop | 12.11 | 30,527 | +0.16 | +$17 |
| Volunteer Electric Coop | 12.19 | 104,387 | +0.24 | +$26 |
| Knoxville Utilities Board | 12.54 | 193,707 | +0.59 | +$63 |
| City of Rockwood | 12.71 | 12,042 | +0.76 | +$82 |
| City of Clinton | 12.99 | 26,230 | +1.04 | +$112 |
| City of Harriman | 13.44 | 9,335 | +1.48 | +$160 |
7 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with City of Lenoir. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than City of Lenoir 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 Lenoir customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | City of Lenoir premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loudon | Loudon Utilities Board | 11.45 | +$54 |
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 | 11.85 | 11.95 | +0.9% |
| Residential customers | 60,693 | 62,455 | +2.9% |
Ownership: Municipal. Statewide context: Tennessee electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a City of Lenoir bill
Tennessee is a regulated retail market — City of Lenoir 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)
Knox · Loudon · Roane
Head-to-head comparisons
Questions people ask
- Is City of Lenoir more expensive than other Tennessee utilities?
- City of Lenoir customers paid an average 11.95 cents/kWh in 2024 — 4% below the Tennessee volume-weighted average of 12.42 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from City of Lenoir?
- 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 Lenoir have?
- 62,455 residential customers in Tennessee in 2024 across 3 counties, 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.