Plateau Electric Cooperative Rates: Average Bill & Price per kWh

Residential rates for Plateau Electric Cooperative and how they compare to the Tennessee average — 2024 EIA-861 annual data.

Data through 2024 EIA-861, verified Oct 12, 2026

Residential customers of Plateau Electric Cooperative average $125.46/month at 13.21¢/kWh — below the Tennessee average of $168.28.

Avg bill (2024)$125.46/moannual average Rate13.21¢/kWh Res. customers14,331 Bill rank#62 in TNof tracked utilities

Where Plateau Electric Cooperative rates are heading

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

Plateau Electric Cooperative price per kWh (annual) ▲ 9.8% over 2019–2024
Plateau Electric Cooperative price per kWh (annual) 11.8¢ 12.5¢ 13.2¢ 13.2¢ 2019 2024
YearRateAvg billRes. customers
2019 12.03¢/kWh $116.59/mo 13,831
2020 11.8¢/kWh $111.23/mo 13,863
2021 11.99¢/kWh $115.76/mo 13,912
2022 13.1¢/kWh $128.20/mo 13,967
2023 12.9¢/kWh $117.45/mo 14,157
2024 13.21¢/kWh $125.46/mo 14,331

Rate context in Tennessee

Statewide residential price trend (12 months) — context for Plateau Electric Cooperative'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

Plateau Electric Cooperative vs its state

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

MeasurePlateau Electric CooperativeTennessee (latest month)
Avg bill $125.46/mo $168.28/mo
Rate 13.21¢/kWh 14.07¢/kWh

Common questions

How much is the average electric bill with Plateau Electric Cooperative?

Plateau Electric Cooperative residential customers averaged $125.46 per month in 2024 (EIA-861 annual data) — about $1,505.55 per year.

What does Plateau Electric Cooperative charge per kWh?

Plateau Electric Cooperative averaged 13.21¢ per kWh for residential service in 2024 (annual revenue divided by sales, EIA-861). Actual rates depend on your plan and season.

How does Plateau Electric Cooperative compare to the Tennessee average?

Plateau Electric Cooperative bills average $125.46 — lower than the Tennessee average of $168.28 (latest EIA month).

How many customers does Plateau Electric Cooperative serve?

Plateau Electric Cooperative served 14,331 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 Plateau Electric Cooperative. Bill = residential revenue ÷ customers ÷ 12; rate = revenue ÷ sales. State context uses the latest EIA monthly data. See methodology.