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Cooperative · 14,323 residential customers
Plateau Electric Cooperative electricity rates
Residential customers paid an average of 14.0¢ per kWh in 2025, 4% above the Tennessee average of 13.6¢ for the latest 12 months.
Average rate
14.0¢/kWh
2025, all residential revenue ÷ kWh
Average bill
$138/mo
At 982 kWh a month
1-year change
+6.3%
5 years: +19.0%
Average rate by year
202011.8¢
202112.0¢
202213.1¢
202312.9¢
202413.2¢
202514.0¢
Plateau Electric Cooperative bill at different usage levels
Estimated monthly bill at Plateau Electric Cooperative's 2025 average rate of 14.0¢ per kWh. Actual bills vary with your plan, fixed charges and taxes.
| Monthly use | Plateau Electric Cooperative | Tennessee average |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $70 | $68 |
| 750 kWh | $105 | $102 |
| 1,000 kWh (about average here) | $140 | $136 |
| 1,500 kWh | $211 | $203 |
| 2,000 kWh | $281 | $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¢ |
Plateau Electric Cooperative: common questions
- How much does Plateau Electric Cooperative charge per kWh?
- Plateau Electric Cooperative residential customers paid an average of 14.0¢ per kWh in 2025, counting all charges, according to EIA Form 861 data.
- What is the average Plateau Electric Cooperative electric bill?
- The average Plateau Electric Cooperative household used 982 kWh a month in 2025, which works out to about $138 a month at the average rate.
- Is Plateau Electric Cooperative cheaper than other utilities in Tennessee?
- Plateau Electric Cooperative's average rate is 4% above the Tennessee average of 13.6¢. 72 of 87 utilities in Tennessee have a lower average rate.
- Did Plateau Electric Cooperative raise rates?
- Plateau Electric Cooperative's average residential rate changed +6.3% from 2024 to 2025 and +19.0% since 2020.
- Is my Plateau Electric Cooperative 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 Plateau Electric Cooperative's average.
Got a Plateau Electric Cooperative bill?
Check my billSource: U.S. EIA Form EIA-861, 2025 final data.