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.
$0.15
per kWh · EIA, Apr 2026
Residential
$0.15
per kWh
Commercial
$0.14
per kWh
Industrial
$0.07
per kWh
vs US average
-21%
cheaper
Price rank
#37
of 51 (1 = highest)
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
$74.70
≈ $896.4/year
900 kWh / month
$134.46
≈ $1,613.52/year
1200 kWh / month
$179.28
≈ $2,151.36/year
Tennessee electricity bill calculator
Prefilled with Tennessee's average residential rate. Adjust usage, add fixed charges, or switch to a tiered tariff.
$99.64
600 kWh · ≈ $3.27/day
Per day
$3.27
Per year
$1,195.68
7,200 kWh/yr
Cost breakdown
- Energy90%
- Fixed charge10%
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.