Volunteer Electric is an electric utility company that operates in Tennessee. It was founded in 1936 and serves over 100,000 customers in 17 counties across eastern Tennessee. Volunteer Electric is a not-for-profit cooperative, which means that it is owned by its members and operates on a cost-recovery basis. The company is dedicated to providing reliable, affordable, and environmentally responsible electric service to its members. Volunteer Electric generates power from a variety of sources, including coal, natural gas, hydroelectric, and solar. The company is committed to promoting energy efficiency and offers rebates and incentives to customers who install energy-efficient appliances and make other energy-saving improvements. Volunteer Electric also supports its local communities through charitable donations and community service projects.
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The average electricity rate for Volunteer Electric customers is 10.93 cents/kWh. Volunteer Electric has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 10¢ to 11¢ |
In 2021, there were no outages recorded in Volunteer Electric.