Question 1

What is the average electricity rate in Tennessee?

Accepted Answer

The average residential electricity rate in Tennessee is 15.08¢ per kWh. Commercial customers pay an average of 14.53¢ per kWh and industrial customers pay 7.06¢ per kWh.

Question 2

How much is the average electric bill in Tennessee?

Accepted Answer

The average residential electric bill in Tennessee is about $149 per month, reflecting average monthly usage of 986 kWh at a residential rate of 15.08¢ per kWh.

Question 3

Is electricity expensive in Tennessee?

Accepted Answer

At 15.08¢ per kWh, Tennessee's residential electricity rate is 19.9% lower than the U.S. average of 18.83¢ per kWh. That makes it the 20th-cheapest of 51 states and DC ranked by residential price.