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, Jul 2026
Residential
$0.14
per kWh
Commercial
$0.13
per kWh
Industrial
$0.07
per kWh
vs US average
-25%
cheaper
Price rank
#47
of 51 (1 = highest)
Avg monthly bill
$121
at 886 kWh typical usage
How Tennessee compares
Residential price per kWh vs the national average and the cheapest/most expensive states.
Typical electric bills by home size in Tennessee
Estimated energy cost at Tennessee's average residential rate of $0.14/kWh, before fixed charges and tax.
| Home size | Typical usage | Monthly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom apartment | ≈ 550 kWh/mo | $75.41 | $904.86/yr |
| 2-bedroom home | ≈ 700 kWh/mo | $95.97 | $1,151.64/yr |
| 3-bedroom house | ≈ 900 kWh/mo | $123.39 | $1,480.68/yr |
| 4-bedroom house | ≈ 1150 kWh/mo | $157.67 | $1,891.98/yr |
Tennessee electricity bill calculator
Prefilled with Tennessee's average residential rate. Adjust usage, add fixed charges, or switch to a tiered tariff.
$92.26
600 kWh · ≈ $3.03/day
Per day
$3.03
Per year
$1,107.12
7,200 kWh/yr
Cost breakdown
- Energy89%
- Fixed charge11%
Estimate only. Check your official utility bill for exact charges.
Electricity rates in Tennessee: common questions
Tennessee's average residential electricity price is $0.14 per kWh (EIA, Jul 2026) — about 25% below the US average of $0.18. That ranks #47 of 51 states by residential price (1 = most expensive).
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