The average residential electric rate in Tennessee is 14.94¢ per kWh as of 2026-04 (EIA). Over the past year it peaked at 15.08¢ in 2026-03 and bottomed at 12.82¢ in 2026-02.
| Month | ¢/kWh |
|---|---|
| 2025-05 | 13.73¢ |
| 2025-06 | 13.82¢ |
| 2025-07 | 13.21¢ |
| 2025-08 | 13.02¢ |
| 2025-09 | 13.29¢ |
| 2025-10 | 13.06¢ |
| 2025-11 | 13.47¢ |
| 2025-12 | 12.87¢ |
| 2026-01 | 13.1¢ |
| 2026-02 | 12.82¢ |
| 2026-03 | 15.08¢ |
| 2026-04 | 14.94¢ |
Averages hide your utility's actual tariff — the calculator takes your real rate, fees, and taxes, and can model seasonal costs per appliance.
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