Nashville Electric Service electric rates and bill calculator
A Nashville Electric Service bill for 1,000 kWh on Schedule RS is $140.90 in May 2026 (14.1¢ per kWh, before tax). In September (summer rates) it is $141.98. This calculator uses the Nashville Electric Service Residential Rate tariff (Schedule RS) and its riders. Type the kWh from your bill. The result shows each charge on a different line.
- Schedule RS
- Effective: October 2024 (base charges); TVA fuel cost for the January to September 2026 billing months
- Last checked: November 2, 2026
Current Nashville Electric Service electricity rates
A Nashville Electric Service bill for 1,000 kWh on Schedule RS, with all charges, at the rates in effect at our last check on November 2, 2026:
| Billing month | Bill | Average price per kWh |
|---|---|---|
| September (summer rates) | $141.98 | 14.20¢ |
| March (winter rates) | $153.73 | 15.37¢ |
| May (transition rates) | $140.90 | 14.09¢ |
| Charge | Rate |
|---|---|
| Service charge: Not more than 500 kWh ($14.06) | $14.06 per month |
| Service charge: 501 to 2,000 kWh ($18.96) | $18.96 per month |
| Service charge: 2,001 to 4,000 kWh ($26.96) | $26.96 per month |
| Service charge: 4,001 to 6,000 kWh ($32.66) | $32.66 per month |
| Service charge: More than 6,000 kWh ($38.70) | $38.70 per month |
| Additional hydro credit | −$2.00 per month |
| TVA grid access charge: Not more than 500 kWh ($4.50) | $4.50 per month |
| TVA grid access charge: 501 to 4,000 kWh ($7.33) | $7.33 per month |
The average price includes the base rates and the riders. See all rates and riders, the example bills and the sources.
Average Nashville Electric Service bill
In 2025, the average Nashville Electric Service home that bought its power from Nashville Electric Service used 1,040 kWh a month and paid $146.00 a month (14.0¢ per kWh). The average for all homes in Tennessee was $156.03 (1,180 kWh, 13.2¢ per kWh). These are yearly averages from the EIA-861 data of the U.S. Energy Information Administration, at the rates of 2025. See the average electric bill in Tennessee and in each state. To turn the watts of an appliance into dollars, use the electricity cost calculator.
Help paying your Nashville Electric Service bill
- Payment Extension: A little extra time to pay your bill.
- Project Help: Temporary utility bill assistance funded by customer donations and given out by NeedLink Nashville.
- Budget Billing: Fixed monthly payments based on last year's usage, recalculated after 12 months.
- Home Uplift: An average of $10,000 in energy-saving upgrades such as insulation and duct sealing, through TVA.
See all 4 Nashville Electric Service bill help programs, with who qualifies, how to apply, state energy assistance and the shutoff rules.
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.
Nashville Electric Service rebates
Nashville Electric Service rebates and energy-saving programs: the page lists HVAC, weatherization, smart thermostats, home energy audit, solar, income-qualified. See also the home energy rebates in Tennessee. Checked October 22, 2026.
Nashville Electric Service outages, payments and customer service
Official links and phone numbers from the Nashville Electric Service website, checked October 20, 2026. This site is not part of Nashville Electric Service: for an outage or a question about your account, use these links.
- Nashville Electric Service outage map
- Report an outage by phone: 615-234-0000
- Customer service: 615-736-6900
- Pay your Nashville Electric Service bill
- Start, stop or move service
If you see a downed power line, stay away from it and call Nashville Electric Service at 615-234-0000 or 911.
Terms on this tariff: Energy charge, Fuel charge, Service charge. See the electric bill glossary.
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The rates in this calculator
These values come from the official tariff documents of Nashville Electric Service. The NES Board of Directors approves these tariffs under the TVA resale rate schedules.
| Season | Charge | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Summer June to September | Service charge: Not more than 500 kWh ($14.06) | $14.06 per month |
| Service charge: 501 to 2,000 kWh ($18.96) | $18.96 per month | |
| Service charge: 2,001 to 4,000 kWh ($26.96) | $26.96 per month | |
| Service charge: 4,001 to 6,000 kWh ($32.66) | $32.66 per month | |
| Service charge: More than 6,000 kWh ($38.70) | $38.70 per month | |
| Additional hydro credit | −$2.00 per month | |
| TVA grid access charge: Not more than 500 kWh ($4.50) | $4.50 per month | |
| TVA grid access charge: 501 to 4,000 kWh ($7.33) | $7.33 per month | |
| TVA grid access charge: More than 4,000 kWh ($7.88) | $7.88 per month | |
| Energy charge | 9.254¢ per kWh | |
| Winter December to March | Service charge: Not more than 500 kWh ($14.06) | $14.06 per month |
| Service charge: 501 to 2,000 kWh ($18.96) | $18.96 per month | |
| Service charge: 2,001 to 4,000 kWh ($26.96) | $26.96 per month | |
| Service charge: 4,001 to 6,000 kWh ($32.66) | $32.66 per month | |
| Service charge: More than 6,000 kWh ($38.70) | $38.70 per month | |
| Additional hydro credit | −$2.00 per month | |
| TVA grid access charge: Not more than 500 kWh ($4.50) | $4.50 per month | |
| TVA grid access charge: 501 to 4,000 kWh ($7.33) | $7.33 per month | |
| TVA grid access charge: More than 4,000 kWh ($7.88) | $7.88 per month | |
| Energy charge | 8.889¢ per kWh | |
| Transition April, May, October and November | Service charge: Not more than 500 kWh ($14.06) | $14.06 per month |
| Service charge: 501 to 2,000 kWh ($18.96) | $18.96 per month | |
| Service charge: 2,001 to 4,000 kWh ($26.96) | $26.96 per month | |
| Service charge: 4,001 to 6,000 kWh ($32.66) | $32.66 per month | |
| Service charge: More than 6,000 kWh ($38.70) | $38.70 per month | |
| Additional hydro credit | −$2.00 per month | |
| TVA grid access charge: Not more than 500 kWh ($4.50) | $4.50 per month | |
| TVA grid access charge: 501 to 4,000 kWh ($7.33) | $7.33 per month | |
| TVA grid access charge: More than 4,000 kWh ($7.88) | $7.88 per month | |
| Energy charge | 8.664¢ per kWh |
| Item | Rate | Applies to | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| TVA fuel cost (total monthly fuel cost) NES publishes the Total Monthly Fuel Cost (TMFC) for each month. It applies to all kWh. Residential values for 2026, in cents per kWh: January 2.400, February 2.508, March 4.055, April 3.735, May 2.997, June 2.771, July 2.803, August 2.610 and September 2.515. The values come from NES, not from a TVA file. |
January: 2.4¢ per kWh February: 2.508¢ per kWh March: 4.055¢ per kWh April: 3.735¢ per kWh May: 2.997¢ per kWh June: 2.771¢ per kWh July: 2.803¢ per kWh August: 2.61¢ per kWh September: 2.515¢ per kWh October to December: not published yet |
All kWh | NES Total Monthly Fuel Cost (August 2026), Residential row, columns 1/1/2026 to 8/1/2026; September 2026 value (2.515 cents per kWh) from the NES rates page text |
Minimum monthly bill: The base service charge and the grid access charge, as adjusted, are the minimum monthly bill (Schedule RS). NES can require a higher minimum bill under its standard policy for special circumstances.
A bill that crosses a season or rate change: the calculator uses the season of the billing month and does not split it. Schedule RS uses billing months: summer is the June to September billing months, winter is the December to March billing months, and transition is the April, May, October and November billing months.
Example bills for 1,000 kWh
These examples use 1,000 kWh. Highest monthly kWh in the last 12 months (service charge tier): 501 to 2,000 kWh ($18.96). Average monthly kWh in the last 12 months (grid access charge tier): 501 to 4,000 kWh ($7.33). Each column uses the rates of the billing month in its heading. The examples do not include taxes.
| Line | Summer (September) | Winter (March) | Transition (May) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service charge | $18.96 | $18.96 | $18.96 |
| Additional hydro credit | −$2.00 | −$2.00 | −$2.00 |
| TVA grid access charge | $7.33 | $7.33 | $7.33 |
| Energy charge | $92.54 | $88.89 | $86.64 |
| TVA fuel cost (total monthly fuel cost) | $25.15 | $40.55 | $29.97 |
| Total before tax | $141.98 | $153.73 | $140.90 |
How the calculator gets the total
- It finds the season from the billing month. Summer rates apply in June to September. Winter rates apply in December to March. Transition rates apply in April, May, October and November.
- It adds the service charge. This is a fixed amount for each month.
- It adds the additional hydro credit. This is a fixed amount for each month.
- It adds the TVA grid access charge. This is a fixed amount for each month.
- It multiplies the kWh by the rate of the energy charge.
- It multiplies the kWh by the rate of the TVA fuel cost (total monthly fuel cost).
The calculator rounds each line to the cent. Each percentage uses the rounded lines.
Items that the calculator does not include
- The October to December 2026 fuel cost. NES has not published it yet.
- The NES Supplemental Residential Rate (Schedule SRS) for an additional residential meter.
- Taxes and fees that are not in Schedule RS. The schedule does not list a tax.
- Deposits, late payment charges and other charges under the NES Rules and Regulations.
- Green power, solar and other optional programs.
Sources and last check
We read each value from the official documents below. The approval column shows the docket, order or advice number that is printed on each sheet. Last check: November 2, 2026.
| Document | Used for | Effective | Approval |
|---|---|---|---|
| NES Residential Rate, Schedule RS (Effective October 2024), Electric Power Board of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County | Service charge, additional hydro credit, TVA grid access charge, energy charge | October 2024 (the NES rates page links this file as the current residential rate) | Not printed on the sheet (the sheet says that the charges change in accordance with the current Adjustment Addendum published by TVA) |
| NES Total Monthly Fuel Cost (August 2026), Residential row, columns 1/1/2026 to 8/1/2026; September 2026 value (2.515 cents per kWh) from the NES rates page text | TVA fuel cost (total monthly fuel cost) | January to September 2026 billing months | Not printed on the sheet |
Values read from the NES Schedule RS file (Effective October 2024) that the NES rates page links as the Residential Base Rate. The January to August 2026 fuel cost is from the NES Total Monthly Fuel Cost file for August 2026, which the rates page links. The September 2026 fuel cost is from the rates page text. The NES rates page says that the September 2026 fuel cost is 2.515 cents per kWh and that a 1,000 kWh home has a bill of $141.98. Our September calculation (tier 2 service charge less the hydro credit, grid access charge, summer energy and fuel) gives $141.98. The MLGW 2026 Utility Bill Comparisons (rates in effect January 2026) list Nashville Electric Service bills of $73.01, $137.18, $193.63, $250.07 and $314.52 for 500, 1,000, 1,500, 2,000 and 2,500 kWh. Our January 2026 calculations give each of these five totals to the cent, with the service charge and grid access charge tiers that agree with the monthly kWh. The test bills are hand calculations. NES rates page (1,000 kWh average bill $141.98, September 2026) and MLGW 2026 Utility Bill Comparisons (Nashville, January 2026).
Questions about Nashville Electric Service bills
What is the average Nashville Electric Service electric bill?
In 2025, the average Nashville Electric Service home that bought its power from Nashville Electric Service used 1,040 kWh a month and paid $146.00 a month, 14.0¢ per kWh (EIA-861 data). That is less than the Tennessee average of $156.03. Your bill depends on your kWh: use the calculator on this page with the kWh from your bill.
Why does the calculator ask for two kWh tiers?
Schedule RS sets the service charge from your highest monthly kWh in the latest 12 months. It sets the TVA grid access charge from your average monthly kWh in the same 12 months. Your bill for one month does not show these values. Select the tiers that agree with the charges on your bill.
Does the energy rate change with the season?
Yes. The rate is 9.254 cents per kWh in the June to September billing months and 8.889 cents in the December to March billing months. In April, May, October and November it is 8.664 cents.
What is the fuel cost line?
NES adds the TVA total monthly fuel cost for each kWh. It changes each month. In September 2026 it is 2.515 cents per kWh.
What is the additional hydro credit?
Schedule RS gives a credit of $2.00 a month from the TVA hydro allocation. Each energy rate also includes an additional hydro charge of 0.186 cents per kWh.
Does the Tennessee Public Utility Commission set NES rates?
No. NES is the electric power board of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County. NES buys its power from TVA. The schedule says that the charges change in accordance with the Adjustment Addendum that TVA publishes.
Why is my Nashville Electric Service bill so high?
The most common reason is more kWh: heating and air conditioning use much electricity. The season: on Schedule RS, 1,000 kWh costs $153.73 in March and $140.90 in May. Charges that change each month: TVA fuel cost (total monthly fuel cost). More days in the billing period also add kWh and daily charges. To see which reason applies to your bill, use the Why is my bill so high tool on this site: type your bill and an earlier bill, and it shows each reason in dollars.
Why is my bill different from the result?
Your bill can include sales tax, a city fee, a discount, a late fee or a different number of days. Type the number of days from your bill. To add tax, type the tax rate from your bill in the tax field. If your tariff has a discount program, select it in the options.
Where do I find my kWh?
Your bill shows the kWh for the billing period. Look for the meter reading section or the usage section.
What is the Nashville Electric Service outage number?
To report a power outage to Nashville Electric Service, call 615-234-0000, or use the outage map on the Nashville Electric Service website. If you see a downed power line, stay away from it and call the utility or 911.
utilityratecalc.com is not part of Electric Power Board of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County (Nashville Electric Service, NES) or the NES Board of Directors, under the TVA resale rate schedules. For the official values, use your bill and the tariff of Nashville Electric Service.