Electricity rates in Tennessee
See the latest average electricity prices in Tennessee and estimate your bill with a calculator prefilled with the local residential rate.
$0.14
per kWh · EIA, Jun 2026
Residential
$0.14
per kWh
Commercial
$0.14
per kWh
Industrial
$0.07
per kWh
vs US average
-23%
cheaper
Price rank
#47
of 51 (1 = highest)
Avg monthly bill
$125
at 886 kWh typical usage
How Tennessee compares
Residential price per kWh vs the national average and the cheapest/most expensive states.
Sample monthly bills in Tennessee
Estimated energy cost at Tennessee's average residential rate (before fixed charges and tax).
500 kWh / month
$70.35
≈ $844.2/year
900 kWh / month
$126.63
≈ $1,519.56/year
1200 kWh / month
$168.84
≈ $2,026.08/year
Tennessee electricity bill calculator
Prefilled with Tennessee's average residential rate. Adjust usage, add fixed charges, or switch to a tiered tariff.
$94.42
600 kWh · ≈ $3.10/day
Per day
$3.10
Per year
$1,133.04
7,200 kWh/yr
Cost breakdown
- Energy89%
- Fixed charge11%
Estimate only. Check your official utility bill for exact charges.
About electricity prices in Tennessee
What the rate includes
The figures above are EIA average retail prices — the total revenue utilities collect divided by kWh sold. Your own rate depends on your utility, plan, and usage tier, so treat this as a Tennessee benchmark.
Lowering your bill
The fastest wins are usually heating, cooling, and water heating. Use the appliance calculator to find your biggest energy users, then shift heavy usage off-peak if your plan supports it.
Other states
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