Electricity rates in 37822 — Newport, TN
Homes in ZIP 37822 pay about 13.8¢ per kWh (City of Newport (TN), 2024 average). The Tennessee average is 13.4¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).
What a month of electricity costs
Monthly cost at the average price of 13.8¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 37822 is
scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving 37822
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in TN |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Newport (TN) Municipal | 13.8¢ 2024 | $149 | 19,859 |
| French Broad Elec Member Corp Cooperative · serves Cocke | 14.9¢ 2024 | $111 | 994 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Cocke; county matches may serve only part of the area. Prices are each utility’s average residential revenue per kWh.
Tennessee price trend
Hover or tap the chart for exact monthly values. Source: EIA-861M (monthly, latest months preliminary); forecast: EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook (October 2026) for the East South Central region, which includes Alabama, Kentucky, Mississippi, Tennessee.
Averages, not a quote. Prices here are what each utility’s residential customers paid on average (revenue ÷ kWh sold, fixed charges included), as reported to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Your own rate depends on your plan, season and usage — check your bill or your utility’s tariff.
Questions about 37822
How much does electricity cost in 37822?
About 13.8¢ per kWh for homes (City of Newport (TN), 2024 average, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $124.
Who is the electric utility for 37822?
City of Newport (TN), with about 19,859 residential customers in Tennessee; 1 other utility also serves parts of the area.
Is electricity in TN getting more expensive?
The Tennessee residential average was 13.4¢ per kWh in August 2026, up 2.5% from a year earlier; the U.S. average was 18.2¢.