Athens Utility Board Rates: Average Bill & Price per kWh

Residential rates for Athens Utility Board and how they compare to the Tennessee average — 2024 EIA-861 annual data.

Data through 2024 EIA-861, verified Oct 11, 2026

Residential customers of Athens Utility Board average $135.73/month at 11.77¢/kWh — below the Tennessee average of $168.28.

Avg bill (2024)$135.73/moannual average Rate11.77¢/kWh Res. customers11,651 Bill rank#45 in TNof tracked utilities

Where Athens Utility Board rates are heading

Annual residential figures from Form EIA-861, 2019–2024.

Athens Utility Board price per kWh (annual) ▲ 14.0% over 2019–2024
Athens Utility Board price per kWh (annual) 10.1¢ 10.9¢ 11.8¢ 11.8¢ 2019 2024
YearRateAvg billRes. customers
2019 10.33¢/kWh $124.02/mo 11,038
2020 10.13¢/kWh $114.77/mo 11,144
2021 10.3¢/kWh $121.62/mo 11,180
2022 11.59¢/kWh $134.14/mo 11,335
2023 11.51¢/kWh $124.76/mo 11,553
2024 11.77¢/kWh $135.73/mo 11,651

Rate context in Tennessee

Statewide residential price trend (12 months) — context for Athens Utility Board's 2024 annual figure.

Tennessee price per kWh (12 months) ▲ 6.5% over Jul 25–Jun 26
Tennessee price per kWh (12 months) 12.8¢ 13.9¢ 15.1¢ 14.1¢ Jul 25 Jun 26

Athens Utility Board vs its state

Annual utility averages next to the latest statewide monthly figure — different windows, both labeled.

MeasureAthens Utility BoardTennessee (latest month)
Avg bill $135.73/mo $168.28/mo
Rate 11.77¢/kWh 14.07¢/kWh

Common questions

How much is the average electric bill with Athens Utility Board?

Athens Utility Board residential customers averaged $135.73 per month in 2024 (EIA-861 annual data) — about $1,628.79 per year.

What does Athens Utility Board charge per kWh?

Athens Utility Board averaged 11.77¢ per kWh for residential service in 2024 (annual revenue divided by sales, EIA-861). Actual rates depend on your plan and season.

How does Athens Utility Board compare to the Tennessee average?

Athens Utility Board bills average $135.73 — lower than the Tennessee average of $168.28 (latest EIA month).

How many customers does Athens Utility Board serve?

Athens Utility Board served 11,651 residential customers in 2024, per EIA-861 — one of the largest utilities we track in TN.

Data: Form EIA-861, 2024 annual residential figures for Athens Utility Board. Bill = residential revenue ÷ customers ÷ 12; rate = revenue ÷ sales. State context uses the latest EIA monthly data. See methodology.