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

The average residential electricity rate in Lenoir City is approximately 14.90¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $134 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Lenoir City?

Natural gas customers in Lenoir City pay an average of $71 per month. The rate is approximately $1.07/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves Lenoir City, Tennessee?

Electricity in Lenoir City is distributed by Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and Nashville Electric Service (NES). Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.

Which gas company serves Lenoir City?

Lenoir 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 Lenoir City electricity rates compare to Tennessee averages?

Lenoir City's electricity rate of 14.90¢/kWh is above the Tennessee state average of 14.47¢/kWh. Urban areas often have higher distribution costs.

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

To start electric service in Lenoir City, contact Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and Nashville Electric Service (NES). 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.

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

Gas & Electricity in Lenoir City, Tennessee

Lenoir City is a community in Tennessee served by Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) for electric and Piedmont Natural Gas (Duke Energy) for gas. The area's utility rates reflect Tennessee's statewide energy market and the region's humid subtropical, mild winters, hot humid summers climate.

Compared to the Tennessee state average of 14.47¢/kWh/kWh, Lenoir City's electricity rate of 14.90¢/kWh is 0.43¢ above the Tennessee average. As Tennessee has a regulated market, your utility is determined by your address.

Electric Utility in Lenoir City

Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
Nashville Electric Service (NES)
Memphis Light Gas & Water (MLGW)
Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB)

Natural Gas Utility in Lenoir City

Piedmont Natural Gas (Duke Energy)
Atmos Energy Tennessee
Memphis Light Gas & Water

Lenoir City vs Tennessee Energy Rates

Metric	Lenoir City	Tennessee Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	14.90¢	14.47¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$1.07	$1.03	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$134	$130	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$71	$68	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Lenoir City Residents

As a Tennessee city, Lenoir 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 Lenoir 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 Lenoir City, Tennessee

The average residential electricity rate in Lenoir City is approximately 14.90¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $134 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Lenoir City pay an average of $71 per month. The rate is approximately $1.07/therm per therm.
Electricity in Lenoir City is distributed by Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and Nashville Electric Service (NES). Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
Lenoir 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.
Lenoir City's electricity rate of 14.90¢/kWh is above the Tennessee state average of 14.47¢/kWh. Urban areas often have higher distribution costs.
To start electric service in Lenoir City, contact Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and Nashville Electric Service (NES). 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.