Rates by state / Tennessee / City of Sweetwater
Municipal · 7,584 residential customers
City of Sweetwater electricity rates
Residential customers paid an average of 12.3¢ per kWh in 2025, 10% below the Tennessee average of 13.6¢ for the latest 12 months.
Average rate
12.3¢/kWh
2025, all residential revenue ÷ kWh
Average bill
$160/mo
At 1,308 kWh a month
1-year change
+5.6%
5 years: +16.4%
Average rate by year
202010.5¢
202110.8¢
202211.9¢
202311.7¢
202411.6¢
202512.3¢
City of Sweetwater bill at different usage levels
Estimated monthly bill at City of Sweetwater's 2025 average rate of 12.3¢ per kWh. Actual bills vary with your plan, fixed charges and taxes.
| Monthly use | City of Sweetwater | Tennessee average |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $61 | $68 |
| 750 kWh | $92 | $102 |
| 1,000 kWh | $123 | $136 |
| 1,500 kWh | $184 | $203 |
| 2,000 kWh | $245 | $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¢ |
City of Sweetwater: common questions
- How much does City of Sweetwater charge per kWh?
- City of Sweetwater residential customers paid an average of 12.3¢ per kWh in 2025, counting all charges, according to EIA Form 861 data.
- What is the average City of Sweetwater electric bill?
- The average City of Sweetwater household used 1,308 kWh a month in 2025, which works out to about $160 a month at the average rate.
- Is City of Sweetwater cheaper than other utilities in Tennessee?
- City of Sweetwater's average rate is 10% below the Tennessee average of 13.6¢. 16 of 87 utilities in Tennessee have a lower average rate.
- Did City of Sweetwater raise rates?
- City of Sweetwater's average residential rate changed +5.6% from 2024 to 2025 and +16.4% since 2020.
- Is my City of Sweetwater 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 City of Sweetwater's average.
Got a City of Sweetwater bill?
Check my billSource: U.S. EIA Form EIA-861, 2025 final data.