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Municipal · 11,761 residential customers
Athens Utility Board electricity rates
Residential customers paid an average of 12.4¢ per kWh in 2025, 8% below the Tennessee average of 13.6¢ for the latest 12 months.
Average rate
12.4¢/kWh
2025, all residential revenue ÷ kWh
Average bill
$146/mo
At 1,171 kWh a month
1-year change
+5.7%
5 years: +22.8%
Average rate by year
202010.1¢
202110.3¢
202211.6¢
202311.5¢
202411.8¢
202512.4¢
Athens Utility Board bill at different usage levels
Estimated monthly bill at Athens Utility Board's 2025 average rate of 12.4¢ per kWh. Actual bills vary with your plan, fixed charges and taxes.
| Monthly use | Athens Utility Board | Tennessee average |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $62 | $68 |
| 750 kWh | $93 | $102 |
| 1,000 kWh | $124 | $136 |
| 1,500 kWh | $187 | $203 |
| 2,000 kWh | $249 | $271 |
Other utilities in Tennessee
| Utility | Customers | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville Electric Service | 424,808 | 14.0¢ |
| City of Memphis - (TN) | 385,015 | 13.2¢ |
| Middle Tennessee E M C | 311,520 | 12.5¢ |
| Knoxville Utilities Board | 196,674 | 13.8¢ |
| City of Chattanooga - (TN) | 164,914 | 12.9¢ |
| Volunteer Electric Coop | 105,248 | 13.1¢ |
| Cumberland Elec Member Corp | 101,734 | 13.8¢ |
| City of Clarksville - (TN) | 77,509 | 13.7¢ |
Athens Utility Board: common questions
- How much does Athens Utility Board charge per kWh?
- Athens Utility Board residential customers paid an average of 12.4¢ per kWh in 2025, counting all charges, according to EIA Form 861 data.
- What is the average Athens Utility Board electric bill?
- The average Athens Utility Board household used 1,171 kWh a month in 2025, which works out to about $146 a month at the average rate.
- Is Athens Utility Board cheaper than other utilities in Tennessee?
- Athens Utility Board's average rate is 8% below the Tennessee average of 13.6¢. 22 of 87 utilities in Tennessee have a lower average rate.
- Did Athens Utility Board raise rates?
- Athens Utility Board's average residential rate changed +5.7% from 2024 to 2025 and +22.8% since 2020.
- Is my Athens Utility Board bill too high?
- Enter the kWh and amount from your bill in the free bill check on AverageElectricBill.com. It compares your use with similar Tennessee homes and your rate with Athens Utility Board's average.
Got a Athens Utility Board bill?
Check my billSource: U.S. EIA Form EIA-861, 2025 final data.