Rates by state / Tennessee / City of Oak Ridge
Municipal · 15,586 residential customers
City of Oak Ridge electricity rates
Residential customers paid an average of 13.4¢ per kWh in 2025, 1% below the Tennessee average of 13.6¢ for the latest 12 months.
Average rate
13.4¢/kWh
2025, all residential revenue ÷ kWh
Average bill
$126/mo
At 942 kWh a month
1-year change
+7.2%
5 years: +17.8%
Average rate by year
202011.3¢
202111.7¢
202212.9¢
202312.5¢
202412.5¢
202513.4¢
City of Oak Ridge bill at different usage levels
Estimated monthly bill at City of Oak Ridge's 2025 average rate of 13.4¢ per kWh. Actual bills vary with your plan, fixed charges and taxes.
| Monthly use | City of Oak Ridge | Tennessee average |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $67 | $68 |
| 750 kWh | $100 | $102 |
| 1,000 kWh (about average here) | $134 | $136 |
| 1,500 kWh | $201 | $203 |
| 2,000 kWh | $267 | $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 Oak Ridge: common questions
- How much does City of Oak Ridge charge per kWh?
- City of Oak Ridge residential customers paid an average of 13.4¢ per kWh in 2025, counting all charges, according to EIA Form 861 data.
- What is the average City of Oak Ridge electric bill?
- The average City of Oak Ridge household used 942 kWh a month in 2025, which works out to about $126 a month at the average rate.
- Is City of Oak Ridge cheaper than other utilities in Tennessee?
- City of Oak Ridge's average rate is 1% below the Tennessee average of 13.6¢. 54 of 87 utilities in Tennessee have a lower average rate.
- Did City of Oak Ridge raise rates?
- City of Oak Ridge's average residential rate changed +7.2% from 2024 to 2025 and +17.8% since 2020.
- Is my City of Oak Ridge 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 Oak Ridge's average.
Got a City of Oak Ridge bill?
Check my billSource: U.S. EIA Form EIA-861, 2025 final data.