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Cooperative · 44,280 residential customers
Appalachian Electric Coop electricity rates
Residential customers paid an average of 13.6¢ per kWh in 2025, 0% above the Tennessee average of 13.6¢ for the latest 12 months.
Average rate
13.6¢/kWh
2025, all residential revenue ÷ kWh
Average bill
$172/mo
At 1,263 kWh a month
1-year change
+5.0%
5 years: +19.4%
Average rate by year
202011.4¢
202111.5¢
202212.8¢
202312.8¢
202412.9¢
202513.6¢
Appalachian Electric Coop bill at different usage levels
Estimated monthly bill at Appalachian Electric Coop's 2025 average rate of 13.6¢ per kWh. Actual bills vary with your plan, fixed charges and taxes.
| Monthly use | Appalachian Electric Coop | Tennessee average |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $68 | $68 |
| 750 kWh | $102 | $102 |
| 1,000 kWh | $136 | $136 |
| 1,500 kWh | $204 | $203 |
| 2,000 kWh | $272 | $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¢ |
Appalachian Electric Coop: common questions
- How much does Appalachian Electric Coop charge per kWh?
- Appalachian Electric Coop residential customers paid an average of 13.6¢ per kWh in 2025, counting all charges, according to EIA Form 861 data.
- What is the average Appalachian Electric Coop electric bill?
- The average Appalachian Electric Coop household used 1,263 kWh a month in 2025, which works out to about $172 a month at the average rate.
- Is Appalachian Electric Coop cheaper than other utilities in Tennessee?
- Appalachian Electric Coop's average rate is 0% above the Tennessee average of 13.6¢. 57 of 87 utilities in Tennessee have a lower average rate.
- Did Appalachian Electric Coop raise rates?
- Appalachian Electric Coop's average residential rate changed +5.0% from 2024 to 2025 and +19.4% since 2020.
- Is my Appalachian Electric Coop 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 Appalachian Electric Coop's average.
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Check my billSource: U.S. EIA Form EIA-861, 2025 final data.