Volunteer Electric Coop Rates: Average Bill & Price per kWh
Residential rates for Volunteer Electric Coop and how they compare to the Tennessee average — 2024 EIA-861 annual data.
Residential customers of Volunteer Electric Coop average $144.20/month at 12.19¢/kWh — below the Tennessee average of $168.28.
Where Volunteer Electric Coop rates are heading
Annual residential figures from Form EIA-861, 2019–2024.
| Year | Rate | Avg bill | Res. customers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 10.97¢/kWh | $132.89/mo | 97,810 |
| 2020 | 10.71¢/kWh | $125.52/mo | 98,919 |
| 2021 | 10.93¢/kWh | $129.73/mo | 100,868 |
| 2022 | 12.02¢/kWh | $144.35/mo | 101,929 |
| 2023 | 11.8¢/kWh | $132.39/mo | 103,320 |
| 2024 | 12.19¢/kWh | $144.20/mo | 104,387 |
Rate context in Tennessee
Statewide residential price trend (12 months) — context for Volunteer Electric Coop's 2024 annual figure.
Volunteer Electric Coop vs its state
Annual utility averages next to the latest statewide monthly figure — different windows, both labeled.
| Measure | Volunteer Electric Coop | Tennessee (latest month) |
|---|---|---|
| Avg bill | $144.20/mo | $168.28/mo |
| Rate | 12.19¢/kWh | 14.07¢/kWh |
Common questions
How much is the average electric bill with Volunteer Electric Coop?
Volunteer Electric Coop residential customers averaged $144.20 per month in 2024 (EIA-861 annual data) — about $1,730.39 per year.
What does Volunteer Electric Coop charge per kWh?
Volunteer Electric Coop averaged 12.19¢ per kWh for residential service in 2024 (annual revenue divided by sales, EIA-861). Actual rates depend on your plan and season.
How does Volunteer Electric Coop compare to the Tennessee average?
Volunteer Electric Coop bills average $144.20 — lower than the Tennessee average of $168.28 (latest EIA month).
How many customers does Volunteer Electric Coop serve?
Volunteer Electric Coop served 104,387 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 Volunteer Electric Coop. Bill = residential revenue ÷ customers ÷ 12; rate = revenue ÷ sales. State context uses the latest EIA monthly data. See methodology.