Rates by state / Tennessee / Volunteer Electric Coop
Cooperative · 105,248 residential customers
Volunteer Electric Coop electricity rates
Residential customers paid an average of 13.1¢ per kWh in 2025, 4% below the Tennessee average of 13.6¢ for the latest 12 months.
Average rate
13.1¢/kWh
2025, all residential revenue ÷ kWh
Average bill
$158/mo
At 1,210 kWh a month
1-year change
+7.3%
5 years: +22.1%
Average rate by year
202010.7¢
202110.9¢
202212.0¢
202311.8¢
202412.2¢
202513.1¢
Volunteer Electric Coop bill at different usage levels
Estimated monthly bill at Volunteer Electric Coop's 2025 average rate of 13.1¢ per kWh. Actual bills vary with your plan, fixed charges and taxes.
| Monthly use | Volunteer Electric Coop | Tennessee average |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $65 | $68 |
| 750 kWh | $98 | $102 |
| 1,000 kWh | $131 | $136 |
| 1,500 kWh | $196 | $203 |
| 2,000 kWh | $262 | $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¢ |
| Cumberland Elec Member Corp | 101,734 | 13.8¢ |
| City of Clarksville - (TN) | 77,509 | 13.7¢ |
| Johnson City - (TN) | 72,729 | 13.2¢ |
Volunteer Electric Coop: common questions
- How much does Volunteer Electric Coop charge per kWh?
- Volunteer Electric Coop residential customers paid an average of 13.1¢ per kWh in 2025, counting all charges, according to EIA Form 861 data.
- What is the average Volunteer Electric Coop electric bill?
- The average Volunteer Electric Coop household used 1,210 kWh a month in 2025, which works out to about $158 a month at the average rate.
- Is Volunteer Electric Coop cheaper than other utilities in Tennessee?
- Volunteer Electric Coop's average rate is 4% below the Tennessee average of 13.6¢. 46 of 87 utilities in Tennessee have a lower average rate.
- Did Volunteer Electric Coop raise rates?
- Volunteer Electric Coop's average residential rate changed +7.3% from 2024 to 2025 and +22.1% since 2020.
- Is my Volunteer 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 Volunteer Electric Coop's average.
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Check my billSource: U.S. EIA Form EIA-861, 2025 final data.