Solar vs. Electricity Cost Comparison in Tennessee
See how solar stacks up against traditional grid electricity in Tennessee. With an average electricity rate of 13¢/kWh and 4.5 peak sun hours per day, Tennessee homeowners can save significantly by going solar.
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Nashville
13.2¢/kWh · 4.5h sun/day
Avg bill: $148/mo · Nashville Electric Service (NES)
Memphis
12.5¢/kWh · 4.7h sun/day
Avg bill: $140/mo · Memphis Light, Gas and Water (MLGW)
Knoxville
13¢/kWh · 4.4h sun/day
Avg bill: $142/mo · Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB)
Chattanooga
13¢/kWh · 4.5h sun/day
Avg bill: $145/mo · EPB (Electric Power Board)
Clarksville
13.2¢/kWh · 4.5h sun/day
Avg bill: $145/mo · CDE Lightband
Murfreesboro
13.2¢/kWh · 4.5h sun/day
Avg bill: $148/mo · Middle Tennessee Electric
Franklin
13.5¢/kWh · 4.5h sun/day
Avg bill: $158/mo · Middle Tennessee Electric
About Electricity Costs in Tennessee
Tennessee residents pay an average of 13¢ per kilowatt-hour, resulting in typical monthly bills around $145. With electricity prices rising approximately 3% per year, homeowners in Tennessee could spend an estimated $62,944 on grid electricity over the next 25 years.
Solar energy offers a way to lock in your electricity costs. With 4.5 peak sun hours per day and limited net metering options, Tennessee is a strong state for residential solar installations.
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