What is the average electricity rate in Johnson City, Tennessee?

The average residential electricity rate in Johnson City is approximately 12.84¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $143 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Johnson City?

Natural gas customers in Johnson City pay an average of $68 per month. The rate is approximately $1.03/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves Johnson City, Tennessee?

Electricity in Johnson City is distributed by Johnson City and Kingsport Power Co. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.

Which gas company serves Johnson City?

Johnson City natural gas service is provided by Piedmont Natural Gas (Duke Energy) and Atmos Energy Tennessee. Call them directly for new service connections or to report a gas leak.

How do Johnson City electricity rates compare to Tennessee averages?

Johnson City's electricity rate of 12.84¢/kWh is below the Tennessee state average of 14.47¢/kWh. This can reflect a municipal utility or favorable regional generation mix.

How do I start or stop utility service in Johnson City?

To start electric service in Johnson City, contact Johnson City and Kingsport Power Co. For gas service, contact Piedmont Natural Gas (Duke Energy) and Atmos Energy Tennessee. You'll typically need a photo ID, your new address, and a move-in date. Service can usually be established within 1-3 business days.

Johnson City, Tennessee Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in Johnson City, Tennessee

Johnson City is served by Johnson City and Kingsport Power Co. Utilities covering Washington County report an average residential electricity rate of 12.84¢/kWh — above the Tennessee state average of 10.40¢/kWh — and a typical monthly electric bill of $143. Natural gas in Johnson City is distributed by Piedmont Natural Gas (Duke Energy).

Compared to the Tennessee state average of 14.47¢/kWh/kWh, Johnson City's electricity rate of 12.84¢/kWh is 1.63¢ below the Tennessee average. As Tennessee has a regulated market, your utility is determined by your address.

Electric Utility in Johnson City

Johnson City
Kingsport Power Co
City of Elizabethton

Natural Gas Utility in Johnson City

Piedmont Natural Gas (Duke Energy)
Atmos Energy Tennessee

Johnson City vs Tennessee Energy Rates

Metric	Johnson City	Tennessee Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	12.84¢	14.47¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$1.03	$1.03	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$143	$130	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$68	$68	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Johnson City Residents

As a Tennessee city, Johnson City residents can access the following state and local assistance programs:

✅ Tennessee LIHEAP
✅ Low Income Home Energy Assistance
✅ Dollar Energy Fund
✅ TVA EnergyRight Solutions

Energy-Saving Tips for Johnson City Residents

✓ Run your AC on a "dry" mode or use a standalone dehumidifier — moisture makes heat feel worse.
✓ Clean or replace AC filters monthly during summer to maintain airflow and efficiency.
✓ Consider a mini-split heat pump — it's highly efficient for both cooling and mild-winter heating.
✓ Install Energy Star certified windows to reduce solar heat gain.
✓ Use exhaust fans in bathrooms and kitchens to remove humidity at the source.

FAQ — Gas & Electricity in Johnson City, Tennessee

The average residential electricity rate in Johnson City is approximately 12.84¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $143 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Johnson City pay an average of $68 per month. The rate is approximately $1.03/therm per therm.
Electricity in Johnson City is distributed by Johnson City and Kingsport Power Co. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
Johnson City natural gas service is provided by Piedmont Natural Gas (Duke Energy) and Atmos Energy Tennessee. Call them directly for new service connections or to report a gas leak.
Johnson City's electricity rate of 12.84¢/kWh is below the Tennessee state average of 14.47¢/kWh. This can reflect a municipal utility or favorable regional generation mix.
To start electric service in Johnson City, contact Johnson City and Kingsport Power Co. For gas service, contact Piedmont Natural Gas (Duke Energy) and Atmos Energy Tennessee. You'll typically need a photo ID, your new address, and a move-in date. Service can usually be established within 1-3 business days.