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Tennessee electricity cost per kWh

Tennessee electricity cost per kWh

Fast Tennessee electricity estimates using EIA residential-rate defaults, editable kWh assumptions, and clear links back to the full WattNomic calculators.

Fast answer

Tennessee's state-level electricity cost per kWh is a planning default.

WattNomic uses 12.82 cents per kWh for Tennessee from EIA's residential retail-price table. Real utility supply, delivery, taxes, and fixed fees can differ.

Tennessee: 12.82 cents/kWhRank #45 by state/DC rateSource: EIA February 2026 Reviewed: May 2026

Tennessee bill examples

  • $92600 kWh month plus a $15 fixed charge
  • $130900 kWh month plus a $15 fixed charge
  • $1691,200 kWh month plus a $15 fixed charge

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Replace the state default with the rate and fixed charges from your own utility bill for a better answer.

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Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A (February 2026). Replace defaults with your utility bill before making a purchase decision.

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Common questions

What is the cost per kwh in Tennessee?

Tennessee's current WattNomic default is 12.82 cents per kWh from EIA's February 2026 table. Monthly bills also depend on usage, fixed fees, taxes, and utility-specific riders.

How do I estimate a Tennessee electric bill by kWh?

Multiply monthly kWh by Tennessee's cents per kWh, divide by 100, then add fixed monthly charges. Replace the state average with your exact utility bill when available.

Is the Tennessee electricity rate the same as my utility rate?

No. The Tennessee page uses a state-level EIA average for screening. Your utility supply, delivery, time-of-use plan, taxes, and fixed fees can be different.