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Electricity Rates in Tennessee

Homes in Tennessee paid an average of 13.71¢ per kWh in July 2026, 25% below the U.S. average (18.31¢). That's the 5th lowest rate of the 50 states and DC, and 5% higher than in August 2025.

Average rate
13.71¢
per kWh, July 2026
Rank
5th
lowest of 51
Average bill
$164.25
a month, 1,198 kWh

Data: EIA, July 2026. Average residential price and use.

Tennessee rate over the last 12 months

12¢14¢16¢August 2025: 13.02¢ per kWhSeptember 2025: 13.29¢ per kWhOctober 2025: 13.06¢ per kWhNovember 2025: 13.47¢ per kWhDecember 2025: 12.87¢ per kWhJanuary 2026: 13.10¢ per kWhFebruary 2026: 12.82¢ per kWhMarch 2026: 15.08¢ per kWhApril 2026: 14.94¢ per kWhMay 2026: 14.47¢ per kWhJune 2026: 14.07¢ per kWhJuly 2026: 13.71¢ per kWhAug 2025Jul 202613.71¢
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Tennessee average residential electricity rate, last 12 months
MonthCents per kWh
August 202513.02¢
September 202513.29¢
October 202513.06¢
November 202513.47¢
December 202512.87¢
January 202613.10¢
February 202612.82¢
March 202615.08¢
April 202614.94¢
May 202614.47¢
June 202614.07¢
July 202613.71¢

The rate went from 13.02¢ in August 2025 to 13.71¢ in July 2026. Rates often rise in summer, when demand peaks, so compare the same month year to year.

What appliances cost to run in Tennessee

At 13.71¢ per kWh, with typical wattage and daily use, 30 days a month. Price any appliance in Tennessee.

Monthly cost to run common appliances in Tennessee
AppliancePer monthUse
Space heater$49.361,500 W, 8 h a day
Central air conditioner (3 ton)$115.163,500 W, 8 h a day
Window air conditioner$29.61900 W, 8 h a day
Refrigerator$4.94150 W, 8 h a day
Electric clothes dryer$9.253,000 W, 0.75 h a day
Electric water heater$55.534,500 W, 3 h a day
Dishwasher$3.701,200 W, 0.75 h a day
TV (55 inch LED)$2.06100 W, 5 h a day
Desktop computer$4.94150 W, 8 h a day
LED bulb (60 W equivalent)$0.199 W, 5 h a day

Tennessee compared with nearby ranks

States with rates close to Tennessee
RankStateRate
3rdUtah13.12¢
4thNorth Dakota13.41¢
5thTennessee13.71¢
6thIdaho13.73¢
7thNebraska13.78¢

See all 50 states and DC.

About these numbers

  • The rate is the EIA's average residential price for Tennessee: all residential revenue divided by kWh sold. It includes delivery charges and fees spread over every kWh.
  • Your rate depends on your utility and plan. Divide your bill's total by the kWh used to find yours.
  • The average bill uses the average monthly use over the last 12 months at the latest rate. Bills are higher in the months you heat or cool with electricity.

Questions people ask

What is the average electricity rate in Tennessee?

13.71¢ per kWh for homes in July 2026, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. That's 25% below the U.S. average of 18.31¢ and the 5th lowest of the 50 states and DC.

What is the average electric bill in Tennessee?

About $164.25 a month: the average Tennessee home uses 1,198 kWh a month (12-month average), at 13.71¢ per kWh. The U.S. average is about $159.30.

How much does it cost to run a space heater in Tennessee?

A 1,500 W space heater costs about $0.21 an hour in Tennessee, or $49.36 a month if it runs 8 hours a day.