Tennessee electric rates and bill calculators
Select your utility to calculate your own bill. Each calculator uses the tariff of the utility. Each of these public power utilities gets its prices approved by its own board.
- 5 utilities
- Average bill in 2025: $156.03 a month
- Rates checked November 2, 2026
- 8 rate changes in the last 12 months
Utilities in Tennessee
See all Tennessee electric utilities with their average bills, including the ones without a calculator on this site yet.
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Average electric bill in Tennessee
In 2025, the average home in Tennessee used 1,180 kWh a month and paid $156.03 a month (13.2¢ per kWh). The U.S. average was $150.68 (874 kWh, 17.2¢ per kWh). These are yearly averages from the EIA-861 data of the U.S. Energy Information Administration. See the average electric bill in Tennessee by utility and by month, the average bill in each state, the average bill of an apartment, business electricity rates in Tennessee and natural gas bills in Tennessee. To turn watts or kWh into dollars at the Tennessee price, use the electricity cost calculator.
| Utility | Homes | kWh a month | Price per kWh | Average bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) | 311,520 | 1,295 | 12.5¢ | $161.57 |
| Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) | 196,674 | 1,109 | 13.8¢ | $153.38 |
| MLGW | 385,015 | 1,142 | 13.2¢ | $151.19 |
| Nashville Electric Service | 424,808 | 1,040 | 14.0¢ | $146.00 |
| EPB | 164,914 | 1,121 | 12.9¢ | $144.47 |
The average bill is different from the 1,000 kWh bill above: it uses the real average kWh of each utility's homes and the rates of 2025.
Rate changes in Tennessee
In the last 12 months, we recorded 8 rate changes in the Tennessee tariffs on this site: 4 increases and 4 decreases. Each value is from the official document in the source link. To see what one change does to your bill, use the rate change tool.
| Date | Utility | Charge | Old | New | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2, 2026 | MLGWSchedule RS | TVA fuel cost adjustment (October 2026 compared with September 2026) | 2.759¢ per kWh | 1.876¢ per kWh | Source |
| October 1, 2026 | Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE)Schedule RS | Energy charge (base rate), October 2026 | 8.333¢ per kWh | 8.108¢ per kWh | Source |
| October 1, 2026 | Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE)Schedule RS | TVA fuel cost adjustment, October 2026 | 2.503¢ per kWh | 2.136¢ per kWh | Source |
| October 1, 2026 | EPBSchedule RS | TVA fuel cost adjustment (residential) | 2.535¢ per kWh | 2.164¢ per kWh | Source |
| January 5, 2026 | MLGWSchedule RS | Service charge | $15.94 per month | $16.64 per month | Source |
| January 5, 2026 | MLGWSchedule RS | Energy charge, winter, first 500 kWh | 9.288¢ per kWh | 9.742¢ per kWh | Source |
| January 5, 2026 | MLGWSchedule RS | Energy charge, summer, first 500 kWh | 9.681¢ per kWh | 10.154¢ per kWh | Source |
| January 5, 2026 | MLGWSchedule RS | Energy charge, transition, first 500 kWh | 9.052¢ per kWh | 9.494¢ per kWh | Source |
How electricity prices work in Tennessee
- Your address decides your utility. The tariff of that utility gives the price of each kWh and the monthly charges. In Tennessee, the tariffs are approved by different bodies: see the questions below.
- Tiers. MLGW charges a different price for the kWh above a limit, so a month with more kWh has a different average price.
- Not in the calculations. Sales tax, city fees and discount programs are not in the tables on this page. The calculator of each utility shows them where the tariff gives them.
What is the average electric bill in Tennessee?
In 2025, the average home in Tennessee used 1,180 kWh a month and paid $156.03 a month, 13.2¢ per kWh, from the EIA-861 data of the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The U.S. average was $150.68 (874 kWh, 17.2¢ per kWh). Your own bill depends on your utility and your kWh.
Are electric rates going up in Tennessee?
In the last 12 months, we recorded 8 rate changes for the Tennessee tariffs on this site: 4 increases and 4 decreases. The most recent: MLGW changed the TVA fuel cost adjustment on October 2, 2026.
Who sets electric rates in Tennessee?
The EPB Board of Directors approves the rates of EPB under the TVA resale rate schedules. The KUB Board of Commissioners approves the rates of Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) under the TVA power contract. The MLGW Board of Commissioners approves the rates of MLGW under the TVA resale rate schedules. The MTE Board of Directors approves the rates of Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) under the TVA wholesale power contract. The NES Board of Directors approves the rates of Nashville Electric Service under the TVA resale rate schedules. Each calculator on this site uses the approved tariff of the utility.
This list shows only the utilities with checked tariffs. Some homes in Tennessee get electricity from an electric cooperative or a city utility. We do not have these tariffs yet. Send the name of your utility to contactus@utilityratecalc.com.
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No account needed: Tennessee rate changes (RSS feed) · all rate changes (RSS feed) · a monthly reminder for your calendar · save your bills in this browser. Each month, the bill comparison shows what 1,000 kWh costs at every utility.
State regulator: NES Board of Directors, under the TVA resale rate schedules.