Cumberland Elec Member Corp residential customers paid an average of 12.99¢/kWh in 2024 —
5% above the Tennessee average of 12.42¢/kWh (EIA-861).
It served 100,585 residential customers across 6 TN counties.
Territories are fixed by address, but the cheapest nearby utility, City of Springfield (11.47¢), works out about $165/yr less at 10,800 kWh/yr.
How Cumberland Elec Member compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs Cumberland Elec Member, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Springfield | 11.47 | 7,675 | -1.53 | -$165 |
| City of Dickson | 11.65 | 30,808 | -1.35 | -$145 |
| City of Gallatin | 11.78 | 23,204 | -1.21 | -$131 |
| Tri-County Elec Member Corp | 12.33 | 24,824 | -0.66 | -$71 |
| City of Clarksville | 12.77 | 75,953 | -0.22 | -$24 |
| Cumberland Elec Member Corp (this page) | 12.99 | 100,585 | — | — |
| Nashville Electric Service | 13.47 | 417,640 | +0.48 | +$52 |
6 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with Cumberland Elec Member. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than Cumberland Elec Member customers at the same usage. Territories are fixed by address — these gaps measure cost differences between areas, not options you can pick between.
Where Cumberland Elec Member customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | Cumberland Elec Member premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stewart | City of Newbern | 10.34 | +$287 |
| Robertson | City of Springfield | 11.47 | +$165 |
| Cheatham | City of Dickson | 11.65 | +$145 |
| Dickson | City of Dickson | 11.65 | +$145 |
| Montgomery | City of Dickson | 11.65 | +$145 |
| Sumner | City of Gallatin | 11.78 | +$131 |
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 | 12.68 | 12.99 | +2.5% |
| Residential customers | 98,124 | 100,585 | +2.5% |
Ownership: Cooperative. Statewide context: Tennessee electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a Cumberland Elec Member bill
Tennessee is a regulated retail market — Cumberland Elec Member 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)
Cheatham · Dickson · Montgomery · Robertson · Stewart · Sumner
Head-to-head comparisons
- Nashville Electric Service vs Cumberland Elec Member Corp
- Cumberland Elec Member Corp vs City of Clarksville
Questions people ask
- Is Cumberland Elec Member Corp more expensive than other Tennessee utilities?
- Cumberland Elec Member Corp customers paid an average 12.99 cents/kWh in 2024 — 5% above the Tennessee volume-weighted average of 12.42 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from Cumberland Elec Member Corp?
- 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 Cumberland Elec Member Corp have?
- 100,585 residential customers in Tennessee in 2024 across 6 counties, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: co-op.
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.