Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) is a municipal utility company that serves the city of Knoxville, Tennessee, and its surrounding areas. KUB provides electric, gas, water, and wastewater services to over 468,000 customers in the east Tennessee region. The company was founded in 1939 and is governed by a five-member board of commissioners appointed by the Knoxville City Council. KUB's electric service is generated from a mix of sources, including coal, natural gas, and hydroelectric power, with a growing investment in renewable energy such as solar and wind power. The company's gas service is primarily supplied through pipelines from the interstate transmission system, while its water service is sourced from the Tennessee River. KUB is committed to providing reliable and affordable utility services to its customers while also promoting energy efficiency and conservation efforts to reduce its environmental impact.
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Knoxville Utilities Board's energy comes from natural gas, and biomass. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 58% of Knoxville Utilities Board's energy. Biomass is the second largest source, making up 42%.
58%
Natural Gas
42%
Biomass
The average electricity rate for Knoxville Utilities Board customers is 10.86 cents/kWh. Knoxville Utilities Board has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
Residential Rates | Fixed | 11¢ to 11¢ |
Residential Rates | TOU | 8¢ to 22¢ |