Electricity in Tennessee averaged 13.42¢ per kWh in August 2026 and 13.80¢ for Jan–Aug 2026 — the 46th most expensive state, 26% below the U.S. average of 18.16¢.
| Use | Tennessee | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $69.00 | $90.95 |
| 1,000 kWh | $138.00 | $181.90 |
| 1,500 kWh | $207.00 | $272.85 |
| 1,217 kWh (yours) | $167.95 | $221.37 |
| Fuel | Price | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Electricity | 13.80¢/kWh | Jan–Aug 2026 |
| Natural gas | $1.14/therm | 2025 average |
| Propane | $3.22/gal | Oct 19, 2026, pre-tax |
| Monthly use | August 2026 | Jan–Aug 2026 | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $67.10 | $69.00 | $90.95 |
| 1,000 kWh | $134.20 | $138.00 | $181.90 |
| 1,500 kWh | $201.30 | $207.00 | $272.85 |
| 1,217 kWh (state average) | $163.32 | $167.95 | $221.37 |
These are EIA's average residential prices: total revenue from residential customers divided by kWh sold. Delivery charges, fixed monthly customer charges, fuel adjustments and utility-paid taxes are all spread over every kWh, so the figure is close to an all-in rate (bill ÷ kWh). Your own utility, plan and usage tier can put you above or below it.
August 2026 figures are preliminary and EIA revises them; we refresh this page automatically when EIA publishes a new month (last update 2026-10-23).
The full method, material data and tips are on the main electricity rates by state page.