Tennessee electricity rates and average bill

In August 2026, the average residential price in Tennessee was 13.42¢ per kWh, higher than a year earlier (13.09¢).

Source: EIA Table 5.6.A (August 2026, preliminary) and EIA 2024 averages. Checked 2026-10-29.

Tennessee electricity prices, month by month

So far in 2026 (8 months), Tennessee has averaged 13.95¢ per kWh, +4.7% compared with the same months of 2025 (13.33¢). Over the last 12 months the price was highest in March 2026 (15.08¢) and lowest in February 2026 (12.82¢).

Why is my electric bill so high in Tennessee?

• Price: Tennessee homes paid 13.42¢ per kWh in August 2026, +2.5% from August 2025 (+4.7% for 2026 so far). The U.S. average changed +3.4%.
• Season: the price itself moves through the year, from 12.82¢ in February to 15.08¢ in March, on top of the extra heating or cooling you use.
• Use: a typical Tennessee home uses about 1,154 kWh a month (2024). Compare your bill with that, and with the same month last year rather than last month.

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Average electric bill in Tennessee

A typical Tennessee home used 1,154 kWh a month in 2024 (U.S.: 863 kWh). At the August 2026 price that is about $155 a month, compared with $151 at the August 2025 price — an increase of $4 for the same use. EIA's actual 2024 average bill was $143.32.

What common appliances cost to run in Tennessee

At 13.42¢ per kWh. Wattages are typical values from the U.S. Department of Energy.

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