Tennessee
vsKentucky
Side-by-side comparison of electricity costs, generation mix, and renewable energy data.
| Tennessee | Metric | Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| 13.18¢/kWh | Residential | 13.24¢/kWh |
| 12.87¢/kWh | Commercial | 11.88¢/kWh |
| 6.74¢/kWh | Industrial | 6.96¢/kWh |
| #11 | Price Rank | #12 |
| 13.8% | Renewable % | 7.1% |
Generation Mix
Tennessee
Coal
22.9%Gas
21.6%Nuclear
42.3%Hydro
11.7%Solar
1.4%Kentucky
Coal
67.0%Gas
25.8%Hydro
6.1%Solar
0.4%Frequently Asked Questions
Tennessee has cheaper residential electricity at 13.18¢/kWh. The difference is 0.06¢/kWh between the two states. Tennessee ranks #11 and Kentucky ranks #12 cheapest among all states.
Tennessee gets 13.8% of electricity from renewables, while Kentucky gets 7.1%. Tennessee leads in renewable energy adoption.
Electricity rates from EIA retail sales data. Generation mix from EIA electric power operational data.