Johnson City residential customers paid an average of 12.41¢/kWh in 2024 —
in line with the Tennessee average of 12.42¢/kWh (EIA-861).
It served 72,205 residential customers across 4 TN counties.
Territories are fixed by address, but the cheapest nearby utility, City of Bristol (10.81¢), works out about $172/yr less at 10,800 kWh/yr.
How Johnson City compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs Johnson City, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Bristol | 10.81 | 29,622 | -1.60 | -$172 |
| City of Elizabethton | 11.82 | 23,344 | -0.59 | -$64 |
| City of Greeneville | 11.90 | 32,388 | -0.51 | -$55 |
| Town of Erwin | 12.23 | 7,618 | -0.18 | -$19 |
| Mountain Electric Coop, Inc | 12.34 | 12,539 | -0.07 | -$7 |
| Johnson City (this page) | 12.41 | 72,205 | — | — |
| Kingsport Power Co | 12.84 | 43,159 | +0.43 | +$46 |
6 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with Johnson City. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than Johnson City customers at the same usage. Territories are fixed by address — these gaps measure cost differences between areas, not options you can pick between.
Where Johnson City customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | Johnson City premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sullivan | City of Bristol | 10.81 | +$172 |
| Carter | City of Elizabethton | 11.82 | +$64 |
| Washington | City of Elizabethton | 11.82 | +$64 |
| Greene | City of Greeneville | 11.90 | +$55 |
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 | 12.61 | 12.41 | -1.6% |
| Residential customers | 71,459 | 72,205 | +1.0% |
Ownership: Municipal. Statewide context: Tennessee electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a Johnson City bill
Tennessee is a regulated retail market — Johnson City 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)
Carter · Greene · Sullivan · Washington
Questions people ask
- Is Johnson City more expensive than other Tennessee utilities?
- Johnson City customers paid an average 12.41 cents/kWh in 2024 — in line with the Tennessee volume-weighted average of 12.42 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from Johnson City?
- 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 Johnson City have?
- 72,205 residential customers in Tennessee in 2024 across 4 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.