Knoxville Utilities Board residential customers paid an average of 12.54¢/kWh in 2024 —
1% above the Tennessee average of 12.42¢/kWh (EIA-861).
It served 193,707 residential customers across 7 TN counties.
Territories are fixed by address, but the cheapest nearby utility, Maryville Utilities (11.28¢), works out about $136/yr less at 10,800 kWh/yr.
How Knoxville Utilities Board compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs Knoxville Utilities Board, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryville Utilities | 11.28 | 19,971 | -1.26 | -$136 |
| Sevier County Electric System | 11.33 | 35,626 | -1.21 | -$131 |
| Powell Valley Electric Coop | 11.49 | 21,147 | -1.05 | -$113 |
| City of Lenoir | 11.95 | 62,455 | -0.59 | -$63 |
| Fort Loudoun Electric Coop | 12.11 | 30,527 | -0.43 | -$46 |
| City of Alcoa Utilities | 12.21 | 28,183 | -0.33 | -$36 |
| City of Oak Ridge | 12.47 | 15,497 | -0.07 | -$8 |
| Knoxville Utilities Board (this page) | 12.54 | 193,707 | — | — |
| Appalachian Electric Coop | 12.93 | 43,709 | +0.39 | +$42 |
| City of Clinton | 12.99 | 26,230 | +0.45 | +$49 |
| City of LaFollette | 13.51 | 19,934 | +0.97 | +$104 |
| City of Newport | 13.83 | 19,859 | +1.29 | +$139 |
11 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with Knoxville Utilities Board. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than Knoxville Utilities Board customers at the same usage. Territories are fixed by address — these gaps measure cost differences between areas, not options you can pick between.
Where Knoxville Utilities Board customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | Knoxville Utilities Board premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blount | Maryville Utilities | 11.28 | +$136 |
| Sevier | Sevier County Electric System | 11.33 | +$131 |
| Grainger | Powell Valley Electric Coop | 11.49 | +$113 |
| Union | Powell Valley Electric Coop | 11.49 | +$113 |
| Knox | City of Lenoir | 11.95 | +$63 |
| Anderson | City of Oak Ridge | 12.47 | +$8 |
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 | 12.28 | 12.54 | +2.1% |
| Residential customers | 190,846 | 193,707 | +1.5% |
Ownership: Municipal. Statewide context: Tennessee electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a Knoxville Utilities Board bill
Tennessee is a regulated retail market — Knoxville Utilities Board 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)
Anderson · Blount · Grainger · Jefferson · Knox · Sevier · Union
Head-to-head comparisons
Questions people ask
- Is Knoxville Utilities Board more expensive than other Tennessee utilities?
- Knoxville Utilities Board customers paid an average 12.54 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 Knoxville Utilities Board?
- 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 Knoxville Utilities Board have?
- 193,707 residential customers in Tennessee in 2024 across 7 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.