Duck River Elec Member Corp residential customers paid an average of 12.50¢/kWh in 2024 —
1% above the Tennessee average of 12.42¢/kWh (EIA-861).
It served 71,342 residential customers across 14 TN counties.
Territories are fixed by address, but the cheapest nearby utility, Tullahoma Board-Public Utils (11.18¢), works out about $143/yr less at 10,800 kWh/yr.
How Duck River Elec Member compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs Duck River Elec Member, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tullahoma Board-Public Utils | 11.18 | 9,278 | -1.32 | -$143 |
| City of Shelbyville | 11.32 | 9,877 | -1.17 | -$127 |
| Middle Tennessee E M C | 11.76 | 307,370 | -0.73 | -$79 |
| City of Winchester | 11.81 | 5,292 | -0.69 | -$74 |
| City of Fayetteville | 11.93 | 16,667 | -0.57 | -$62 |
| Columbia Power System | 12.00 | 31,166 | -0.49 | -$53 |
| City of Lawrenceburg | 12.22 | 18,076 | -0.27 | -$30 |
| City of Chattanooga | 12.32 | 164,417 | -0.18 | -$20 |
| Duck River Elec Member Corp (this page) | 12.50 | 71,342 | — | — |
| Caney Fork Electric Coop, Inc | 12.89 | 29,631 | +0.39 | +$42 |
| Sequachee Valley Electric Coop | 12.97 | 33,206 | +0.47 | +$51 |
| City of Pulaski | 13.31 | 12,432 | +0.81 | +$87 |
13 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with Duck River Elec Member. Showing the 11 cheapest. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than Duck River 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 Duck River Elec Member customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | Duck River Elec Member premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee | Tullahoma Board-Public Utils | 11.18 | +$143 |
| Franklin | Tullahoma Board-Public Utils | 11.18 | +$143 |
| Moore | Tullahoma Board-Public Utils | 11.18 | +$143 |
| Marshall | City of Lewisburg | 11.22 | +$138 |
| Bedford | City of Shelbyville | 11.32 | +$127 |
| Maury | Middle Tennessee E M C | 11.76 | +$79 |
| Rutherford | Middle Tennessee E M C | 11.76 | +$79 |
| Williamson | Middle Tennessee E M C | 11.76 | +$79 |
Multiple utilities in one county means adjoining territories, not household choice — you cannot switch wires companies. Showing the 8 highest-premium counties of 14 served.
Rate trend and size
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average price, ¢/kWh | 12.21 | 12.50 | +2.3% |
| Residential customers | 70,272 | 71,342 | +1.5% |
Ownership: Cooperative. Statewide context: Tennessee electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a Duck River Elec Member bill
Tennessee is a regulated retail market — Duck River 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)
Bedford · Coffee · Franklin · Giles · Grundy · Lawrence · Lewis · Lincoln · Marion · Marshall · Maury · Moore · Rutherford · Williamson
Head-to-head comparisons
- Nashville Electric Service vs Duck River Elec Member Corp
- Middle Tennessee E M C vs Duck River Elec Member Corp
- City of Chattanooga vs Duck River Elec Member Corp
Questions people ask
- Is Duck River Elec Member Corp more expensive than other Tennessee utilities?
- Duck River Elec Member Corp customers paid an average 12.50 cents/kWh in 2024 — 1% above the Tennessee volume-weighted average of 12.42 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from Duck River 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 Duck River Elec Member Corp have?
- 71,342 residential customers in Tennessee in 2024 across 14 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.