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Municipal · 8,913 residential customers
Bolivar Energy Authority electricity rates
Residential customers paid an average of 14.2¢ per kWh in 2025, 4% above the Tennessee average of 13.6¢ for the latest 12 months.
Average rate
14.2¢/kWh
2025, all residential revenue ÷ kWh
Average bill
$168/mo
At 1,189 kWh a month
1-year change
+5.0%
5 years: +18.4%
Average rate by year
202012.0¢
202112.3¢
202213.5¢
202313.4¢
202413.5¢
202514.2¢
Bolivar Energy Authority bill at different usage levels
Estimated monthly bill at Bolivar Energy Authority's 2025 average rate of 14.2¢ per kWh. Actual bills vary with your plan, fixed charges and taxes.
| Monthly use | Bolivar Energy Authority | Tennessee average |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $71 | $68 |
| 750 kWh | $106 | $102 |
| 1,000 kWh | $142 | $136 |
| 1,500 kWh | $213 | $203 |
| 2,000 kWh | $283 | $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¢ |
Bolivar Energy Authority: common questions
- How much does Bolivar Energy Authority charge per kWh?
- Bolivar Energy Authority residential customers paid an average of 14.2¢ per kWh in 2025, counting all charges, according to EIA Form 861 data.
- What is the average Bolivar Energy Authority electric bill?
- The average Bolivar Energy Authority household used 1,189 kWh a month in 2025, which works out to about $168 a month at the average rate.
- Is Bolivar Energy Authority cheaper than other utilities in Tennessee?
- Bolivar Energy Authority's average rate is 4% above the Tennessee average of 13.6¢. 78 of 87 utilities in Tennessee have a lower average rate.
- Did Bolivar Energy Authority raise rates?
- Bolivar Energy Authority's average residential rate changed +5.0% from 2024 to 2025 and +18.4% since 2020.
- Is my Bolivar Energy Authority 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 Bolivar Energy Authority's average.
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Check my billSource: U.S. EIA Form EIA-861, 2025 final data.