Electricity Price per kWh in Tennessee

This page shows the latest statewide residential electricity price per kWh for Tennessee, along with usage-based cost estimates and national comparison context.

Current average rate
13.28 ¢/kWh
Estimated 1000 kWh cost
$132.80
Data period
February 2026
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Key metrics

MetricValue
Current average rate13.28 ¢/kWh
Estimated 1000 kWh cost$132.80
Data periodFebruary 2026

How Tennessee compares nationally

Tennessee rate
13.28 ¢/kWh
U.S. average
17.57 ¢/kWh
Difference
-24.4%
Category
lower than national average

Tennessee is below the U.S. average by 4.29¢ per kWh.

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Source & Method

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) Retail Sales of Electricity. Last dataset period: February 2026. Costs are energy-only estimates and exclude delivery charges, taxes, and fixed utility fees.

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