Washington County, Tennessee Electricity Overview
Washington County is home to over 136,172 residents and produces 7,675 megawatt hours of electricity from solar sources, or 0.06 megawatt hour per capita. This ranks Washington County 798th out of 3230 counties in the United States for solar megawatt hours produced per person.
The largest provider in Washington County by megawatt hours sold is BrightRidge.
Washington County has had a 15.72% decline over the course of the last 12 months in the usage of renewable fuels for electricity generation.
Averaging production of 1.17 megawatt hours per resident each year, Washington County ranks 31 out of 95 counties in Tennessee in production per capita.
Washington County is the 19th highest producing county in the state out of 95 counties when considering megawatt hours produced using renewable fuel types.
Washington County has the 12th highest pollution level from electricity use in the state, releasing 524,636,169.29 kilograms of CO2 gases.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
1,919,190MWh
Consumption per Capita
14.09MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
159,821MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
159,821MWh
Production per Capita
1.17MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
524,636,169kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,852.75kg
Table of Contents
- Cities within Washington County
- Johnson City, TN Electricity
- Jonesborough, TN Electricity
- Oak Grove CDP (Washington County), TN Electricity
- Energy Production
- Power Plants
- Energy Loss
- FAQ
Johnson City, TN Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for citizens of Johnson City is around 13.02 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 6.20% more than the average Tennessee price of 12.26 cents and 18.68% less than the national average of 16.01 cents. Consumers in the city pay an average monthly residential electricity bill of $152.06. This is 7.04% above the Tennessee average bill of $142.06. BrightRidge is the largest provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold.
Around 4,202.73 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident are emitted in the city due to electricity consumption, ranking them as the 57th worst polluter in Tennessee out of 505 cities. With total emissions of 300,259,808.31 kilograms, the city ranks 8th highest in Tennessee for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city has one power plant.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Johnson City
Johnson City residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.
Historical Electricity Rates:
422nd13.02¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Johnson City
311th$152.06Average residential monthly electricity bill for Johnson City Residents
Electric Companies With Service in Johnson City, Tennessee
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BrightRidge | BUNDLED | 12.57 | 140.02 | 949,623 | 119,339,000 | |
| Elizabethon Electric | BUNDLED | 12.07 | 136.2 | 313,413 | 37,816,000 | |
| Kingsport Power | BUNDLED | 13.51 | 164.96 | 628,063.86 | 84,865,254 |
3 providers total
Zips with electric coverage in Johnson City, Tennessee include: 37604, 37601, 37659, 37615, 37686, 37614, 37694
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Jonesborough, TN Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for citizens of Jonesborough is around 13.04 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 6.38% more than the average Tennessee price of 12.26 cents and 18.54% less than the national average of 16.01 cents. Consumers in the city pay an average monthly residential electricity bill of $152.49. This is 7.34% above the Tennessee average bill of $142.06. BrightRidge is the largest provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold.
Around 4,202.73 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident are emitted in the city due to electricity consumption, ranking them as the 57th worst polluter in Tennessee out of 505 cities. Total emissions in the city are 24,153,086.59 kilograms, which is the 101st worst total amount of pollution for any city in the state. The city is home to no power plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Jonesborough
Jonesborough residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in March.
Historical Electricity Rates:
423rd13.04¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Jonesborough
315th$152.49Average residential monthly electricity bill for Jonesborough Residents
Electric Companies With Service in Jonesborough, Tennessee
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BrightRidge | BUNDLED | 12.57 | 140.02 | 949,623 | 119,339,000 | |
| Kingsport Power | BUNDLED | 13.51 | 164.96 | 628,063.86 | 84,865,254 |
2 providers total
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Oak Grove CDP (Washington County), TN Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for citizens of Oak Grove CDP (Washington County) is around 13.04 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 6.39% more than the average Tennessee price of 12.26 cents and 18.53% less than the national average of 16.01 cents. The city ranks 3rd in the state out of 505 cities for renewable energy generation per capita, with 37.36 megawatt hours being produced per citizen. There is 165.11% more electricity generated than consumed in Oak Grove CDP (Washington County), leading to potential exportation of the excess.
Around 0 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident are emitted in the city due to electricity consumption, ranking them as the 501st worst polluter in Tennessee out of 505 cities. Total emissions in the city are 0 kilograms, which is the 501st worst total amount of pollution for any city in the state. Conventional Hydroelectric makes up 100.00% of the fuel used for electricity production in Oak Grove CDP (Washington County). Oak Grove CDP (Washington County) has one electricity producing plant within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Oak Grove CDP (Washington County)
Oak Grove CDP (Washington County) residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in March.
Historical Electricity Rates:
426th13.04¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Oak Grove CDP (Washington County)
318th$152.54Average residential monthly electricity bill for Oak Grove CDP (Washington County) Residents
Electric Companies With Service in Oak Grove CDP (Washington County), Tennessee
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BrightRidge | BUNDLED | 12.57 | 140.02 | 949,623 | 119,339,000 | |
| Kingsport Power | BUNDLED | 13.51 | 164.96 | 628,063.86 | 84,865,254 |
2 providers total
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Electricity Production in Washington County, Tennessee
MonthlyWe report production data as it is published. Due to reporting methods and timing, data from 2023 and 2022 may be incomplete. Data is released in full each fall for the previous calendar year. For clarification on any data points, please contact our team.
AnnualAnnual data for 2022 will be finalized in the fall of 2023. Until that time, some data may be incomplete. Data for 2023 is a summation of all information released to date, which may only represent a portion of the actual production that has occurred. For clarification on any data points, please contact our team.
Power Plants in Washington County, Tennessee
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Boone DamTennessee Valley Authority (100.00%) | Oak Grove CDP (Washington County) | TN | Conventional Hydroelectric | 152,146 | ||||
SR JonesboroughSR Jonesborough II, LLC (100.00%) | Washington County | TN | Solar | 7,675 |
2 power plants total
Washington County, Tennessee Details
Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors
Around 3,852.75 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident are emitted in the county from electricity consumption, ranking them as the 2002nd worst in the US. Total emissions in the county are 524,636,169.29 kilograms, which is the 12th worst total amount of pollution for any county in Tennessee. The county has the 846th most electricity producing plants of any county in the nation, with 2 total plants. When considering electricity generation, Washington County's main fuel type is Conventional Hydroelectric, accounting for 152,146 megawatt hours, or 95.20% of generation in the county.
CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC
95.20%
SOLAR
4.80%
Washington County, Tennessee Net Metering
Of the 3 electricity suppliers in Washington County, only one of them report that they offer net metering crediting. Residents of Tennessee have nonexistent net metering laws and regulations that encourage the installation of personal solar.
Energy Loss
Washington County electricity companies who report energy loss average roughly 4.18% of their energy lost per year. The national average for energy loss is 2.87% while the Tennessee average is 2.75%, resulting in a rank of 1039th best in the United States and a state rank of 7th best out of 3230 and 95 counties, respectively.
Power Companies in Washington County, Tennessee
- BrightRidge
- Kingsport Power
- Erwin Utilities
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FAQ
What electricity company is the largest provider in Washington County, Tennessee?
By total megawatt hours sold, BrightRidge is the largest electricity supplier in Washington County, Tennessee.
How many electric companies offer service in Washington County, Tennessee?
Washington County, Tennessee is home to 3 electricity companies operating in the area.
How many power plants are within Washington County, Tennessee?
There are 2 active electricity plants located in Washington County, Tennessee
What electricity companies offer service in Washington County, Tennessee?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | BrightRidge | 69,748 |
| 2 | Kingsport Power | 12,866 |
| 3 | Erwin Utilities | 773 |
Last Reviewed By: Ginalyn Gelera
Published: 2024-04-04
