Utility Providers in Charleston, Tennessee

Charleston is served by 14 utility providers across 5 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Bradley County.

Bradley County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Charleston vs. US average

Electricity
11.8¢/kWh
↓ 28% below US average (16.5¢)
↓ 5% below TN state average (12.4¢)
Natural gas
$10.75/Mcf
↓ 26% below US average
Local electricity rate from NREL Utility Rate Database (2023), averaged across Charleston-area providers. State and US electric averages from EIA Form 861 (2024). Natural gas prices from EIA Form 176 (2024, $/Mcf). US avg electricity: 16.5¢/kWh · US avg gas: $14.50/Mcf.

Typical monthly utility bills in Charleston

Electricity$150-$199 (11.8¢–11.8¢/kWh)
Natural gas$100-$149
Water & sewer~$28/month

Figures from U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates, reflecting households that pay utilities separately from rent. In dense urban areas where heat or hot water is often included in rent, these numbers represent the subset of residents who pay directly.

How Charleston heats its homes

3%
89%
9%

3% natural gas · 89% electricity · 9% other fuels

Electric rates in Charleston

Residential rates range from 11.8¢ to 11.8¢ per kWh.

Charleston
11.8¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include City of Chattanooga - (TN), City of Cleveland - (TN), Volunteer Electric Coop.

This is 28% below the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

Internet providers in Charleston

Charleston has strong broadband coverage.

Twin Lakes
8,000 Mbps
Fiber
AT&T
5,000 Mbps
Fiber / DSL / Fixed Wireless
Xfinity
1,200 Mbps
Cable
Spectrum
1,000 Mbps
Cable / Fiber
Verizon
300 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

Availability varies by address. Based on FCC Broadband Data Collection filings.

Electric 3 providers

City of Chattanooga - (TN)
City of Cleveland - (TN)
Volunteer Electric Coop

Natural Gas 1 provider

Chattanooga Gas Company

Water 3 providers

CLEVELAND UTILITIES
HIWASSEE UTILITY COMMISSION
OCOEE UTILITY DISTRICT

Sewer 1 provider

CLEVELAND UTILITIES STP

Internet 6 providers

AT&T
Fiber / DSL / Fixed Wireless up to 5,000 Mbps
Spectrum
Cable / Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Twin Lakes
Fiber up to 8,000 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 300 Mbps
Xfinity
Cable up to 1,200 Mbps

ZIP codes in Charleston, TN

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Disclaimer: Provider information is sourced from federal databases including HIFLD, EPA SDWIS, FCC Broadband Data, and EIA-861. Utility cost estimates are from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Local electric rates are based on 2023 NREL Utility Rate Database data; state and US averages are from EIA Form 861 (2024). Coverage areas are approximate and may not reflect recent changes. Please verify directly with your provider.

Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau, NREL, EIA-861, HIFLD, EPA, FCC. Last updated: May 2026.