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Energy Profile

Electricity Cost in Tennessee

The residential electricity rate in Tennessee is 13.18¢ per kilowatt-hour (kWh), ranking #11 cheapest among all 51 US states. The national average is 17.92¢/kWh, making Tennessee 26% below average.

13.18¢

Residential

#11

Price Rank

13.8%

Renewable

Residential Rate13.18¢/kWh
Commercial Rate12.87¢/kWh
Industrial Rate6.74¢/kWh
US Average (Residential)17.92¢/kWh
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Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, 2026.