Middle Tennessee E M C residential customers paid an average of 11.76¢/kWh in 2024 —
5% below the Tennessee average of 12.42¢/kWh (EIA-861).
It served 307,370 residential customers across 8 TN counties.
It was the cheapest option in this set — customers of Nashville Electric Service (13.47¢) pay about $184/yr more at 10,800 kWh/yr.
How Middle Tennessee E M C compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs Middle Tennessee E M C, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Tennessee E M C (this page) | 11.76 | 307,370 | — | — |
| Columbia Power System | 12.00 | 31,166 | +0.24 | +$26 |
| Tri-County Elec Member Corp | 12.33 | 24,824 | +0.57 | +$62 |
| Duck River Elec Member Corp | 12.50 | 71,342 | +0.73 | +$79 |
| Upper Cumberland E M C | 12.77 | 45,560 | +1.01 | +$109 |
| Caney Fork Electric Coop, Inc | 12.89 | 29,631 | +1.12 | +$121 |
| Nashville Electric Service | 13.47 | 417,640 | +1.71 | +$184 |
6 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with Middle Tennessee E M C. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than Middle Tennessee E M C customers at the same usage. Territories are fixed by address — these gaps measure cost differences between areas, not options you can pick between.
Rate trend and size
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average price, ¢/kWh | 11.35 | 11.76 | +3.6% |
| Residential customers | 298,753 | 307,370 | +2.9% |
Ownership: Cooperative. Statewide context: Tennessee electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a Middle Tennessee E M C bill
Tennessee is a regulated retail market — Middle Tennessee E M C 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)
Cannon · DeKalb · Maury · Rutherford · Smith · Trousdale · Williamson · Wilson
Head-to-head comparisons
- Nashville Electric Service vs Middle Tennessee E M C
- Middle Tennessee E M C vs Duck River Elec Member Corp
Questions people ask
- Is Middle Tennessee E M C more expensive than other Tennessee utilities?
- Middle Tennessee E M C customers paid an average 11.76 cents/kWh in 2024 — 5% below the Tennessee volume-weighted average of 12.42 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from Middle Tennessee E M C?
- 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 Middle Tennessee E M C have?
- 307,370 residential customers in Tennessee in 2024 across 8 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.