Tennessee Electricity Rates & Prices

14.47¢
per kWh (avg residential)
$130
est. monthly bill at 900 kWh
Low
rate tier
-0.47¢ (-3.15%)
month-over-month change

The typical Tennessee home pays about 14.47¢ per kilowatt-hour — roughly $130 a month at average usage. The figures here reflect the latest EIA reporting and show how Tennessee electricity prices compare to the national average, plus what's pushing them up or down.

Data status: freshDataset last updated Aug 17, 2026 (UTC). The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) publishes monthly state data with a reporting lag, so the rates above reflect May 2026 activity. · Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) · Methodology

Tennessee's average residential electricity price is 14.47¢/kWh for the latest complete EIA reporting month (May 2026). This places Tennessee in the low rate tier compared with other states. At 900 kWh of monthly usage, the estimated electricity bill is about $130.23 at the all-in average rate.

How Tennessee compares nationally

Low <15¢Medium 15–22¢High >22¢U.S. average: 18.44¢/kWh
US electricity rates by stateHighest: Hawaii at 52¢/kWh. Lowest: Idaho at 12.35¢/kWh. U.S. average: 18.44¢/kWh.Alabama: 16.77¢/kWh — 9% below the U.S. averageAlaska: 28.23¢/kWh — 53% above the U.S. averageArizona: 15.23¢/kWh — 17% below the U.S. averageArkansas: 14.36¢/kWh — 22% below the U.S. averageCalifornia: 33.25¢/kWh — 80% above the U.S. averageColorado: 16.16¢/kWh — 12% below the U.S. averageConnecticut: 27.37¢/kWh — 48% above the U.S. averageDelaware: 19.38¢/kWh — 5% above the U.S. averageDistrict of Columbia: 25.4¢/kWh — 38% above the U.S. averageFlorida: 15.17¢/kWh — 18% below the U.S. averageGeorgia: 15.84¢/kWh — 14% below the U.S. averageHawaii: 52¢/kWh — 182% above the U.S. averageIdaho: 12.35¢/kWh — 33% below the U.S. averageIllinois: 23.85¢/kWh — 29% above the U.S. averageIndiana: 18.15¢/kWh — 2% below the U.S. averageIowa: 14.14¢/kWh — 23% below the U.S. averageKansas: 15.13¢/kWh — 18% below the U.S. averageKentucky: 14.98¢/kWh — 19% below the U.S. averageLouisiana: 14.15¢/kWh — 23% below the U.S. averageMaine: 28.63¢/kWh — 55% above the U.S. averageMaryland: 21.77¢/kWh — 18% above the U.S. averageMassachusetts: 28.82¢/kWh — 56% above the U.S. averageMichigan: 22.01¢/kWh — 19% above the U.S. averageMinnesota: 16.95¢/kWh — 8% below the U.S. averageMississippi: 16.16¢/kWh — 12% below the U.S. averageMissouri: 13.68¢/kWh — 26% below the U.S. averageMontana: 14.67¢/kWh — 20% below the U.S. averageNebraska: 13.59¢/kWh — 26% below the U.S. averageNevada: 13.6¢/kWh — 26% below the U.S. averageNew Hampshire: 27.33¢/kWh — 48% above the U.S. averageNew Jersey: 23.27¢/kWh — 26% above the U.S. averageNew Mexico: 14.12¢/kWh — 23% below the U.S. averageNew York: 29.93¢/kWh — 62% above the U.S. averageNorth Carolina: 15.09¢/kWh — 18% below the U.S. averageNorth Dakota: 13.61¢/kWh — 26% below the U.S. averageOhio: 19.52¢/kWh — 6% above the U.S. averageOklahoma: 13.38¢/kWh — 27% below the U.S. averageOregon: 16.27¢/kWh — 12% below the U.S. averagePennsylvania: 21.55¢/kWh — 17% above the U.S. averageRhode Island: 29.46¢/kWh — 60% above the U.S. averageSouth Carolina: 16.18¢/kWh — 12% below the U.S. averageSouth Dakota: 15.73¢/kWh — 15% below the U.S. averageTexas: 16.44¢/kWh — 11% below the U.S. averageUtah: 12.96¢/kWh — 30% below the U.S. averageVermont: 24.89¢/kWh — 35% above the U.S. averageVirginia: 17.61¢/kWh — 5% below the U.S. averageWashington: 14.95¢/kWh — 19% below the U.S. averageWest Virginia: 16.8¢/kWh — 9% below the U.S. averageWisconsin: 19.74¢/kWh — 7% above the U.S. averageWyoming: 14.8¢/kWh — 20% below the U.S. averageTennessee: 14.47¢/kWh — 22% below the U.S. averageALAKAZARCACOCTDEDCFLGAHIIDILINIAKSKYLAMEMDMAMIMNMSMOMTNENVNHNJNMNYNCNDOHOKORPARISCSDTNTXUTVTVAWAWVWIWY
At 14.47¢/kWh, Tennessee is about 22% below the U.S. average. Green is cheaper, red is costlier — hover any state to compare.

Tennessee electricity prices, last 12 months

From June 2025 to May 2026, the average residential rate moved +0.65¢/kWh. Monthly figures are EIA state averages; the change column is versus the prior month.

MonthAvg rate (¢/kWh)Change
May 202614.47−0.47¢
April 202614.94−0.14¢
March 202615.08+2.26¢
February 202612.82−0.28¢
January 202613.10+0.23¢
December 202512.87−0.60¢
November 202513.47+0.41¢
October 202513.06−0.23¢
September 202513.29+0.27¢
August 202513.02−0.19¢
July 202513.21−0.61¢
June 202513.82+0.09¢

Tennessee electricity price history has the full monthly record and year-over-year comparisons.

Tennessee rates have risen 26.6% over the past five years. The year-by-year record, with the change for each year, is on Tennessee electricity price history: up 26.6% in 5 years.

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Quick Tennessee bill estimate

Est. Tennessee electricity cost: $130.23

Fees are already included: this uses the all-in average rate — energy, delivery, and utility fees together, not just the electricity. See what's inside the all-in rate.

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FAQ

What is the average residential electricity price in Tennessee?

Tennessee's average residential electricity rate is 14.47¢/kWh (EIA, May 2026).

How is the Tennessee bill estimate calculated?

Monthly kWh × 14.47¢/kWh ÷ 100, using Tennessee's EIA all-in average residential rate (delivery included).

Does the Tennessee rate include delivery fees and taxes?

Yes for delivery and utility fees: Tennessee's all-in rate of 14.47¢/kWh already includes delivery (T&D), fixed charges, and other utility fees. Locally billed taxes vary by area and utility within Tennessee.

Is electricity in Tennessee cheaper than the U.S. average?

At 14.47¢/kWh, Tennessee is 22% below the U.S. average of 18.44¢/kWh — the EIA's U.S.-total residential price — which places Tennessee in the low rate tier.

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Methodology & data

Average residential electricity price in cents per kWh from the published state-level dataset. Values are used as a reference benchmark for comparison and estimation.

Estimates use the EIA all-in average residential rate — energy, delivery, fixed charges, and utility fees together, not just the electricity itself. Fees are inside the rate, not an extra on top; how your own bill splits fixed versus per-kWh charges varies by utility.

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