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Municipal · 196,674 residential customers
Knoxville Utilities Board electricity rates
Residential customers paid an average of 13.8¢ per kWh in 2025, 2% above the Tennessee average of 13.6¢ for the latest 12 months.
Average rate
13.8¢/kWh
2025, all residential revenue ÷ kWh
Average bill
$153/mo
At 1,109 kWh a month
1-year change
+10.3%
5 years: +30.2%
Average rate by year
202010.6¢
202110.9¢
202212.2¢
202312.3¢
202412.5¢
202513.8¢
Knoxville Utilities Board bill at different usage levels
Estimated monthly bill at Knoxville Utilities Board's 2025 average rate of 13.8¢ per kWh. Actual bills vary with your plan, fixed charges and taxes.
| Monthly use | Knoxville Utilities Board | Tennessee average |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $69 | $68 |
| 750 kWh | $104 | $102 |
| 1,000 kWh (about average here) | $138 | $136 |
| 1,500 kWh | $207 | $203 |
| 2,000 kWh | $277 | $271 |
Other utilities in Tennessee
| Utility | Customers | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville Electric Service | 424,808 | 14.0¢ |
| City of Memphis - (TN) | 385,015 | 13.2¢ |
| Middle Tennessee E M C | 311,520 | 12.5¢ |
| City of Chattanooga - (TN) | 164,914 | 12.9¢ |
| Volunteer Electric Coop | 105,248 | 13.1¢ |
| Cumberland Elec Member Corp | 101,734 | 13.8¢ |
| City of Clarksville - (TN) | 77,509 | 13.7¢ |
| Johnson City - (TN) | 72,729 | 13.2¢ |
Knoxville Utilities Board: common questions
- How much does Knoxville Utilities Board charge per kWh?
- Knoxville Utilities Board residential customers paid an average of 13.8¢ per kWh in 2025, counting all charges, according to EIA Form 861 data.
- What is the average Knoxville Utilities Board electric bill?
- The average Knoxville Utilities Board household used 1,109 kWh a month in 2025, which works out to about $153 a month at the average rate.
- Is Knoxville Utilities Board cheaper than other utilities in Tennessee?
- Knoxville Utilities Board's average rate is 2% above the Tennessee average of 13.6¢. 69 of 87 utilities in Tennessee have a lower average rate.
- Did Knoxville Utilities Board raise rates?
- Knoxville Utilities Board's average residential rate changed +10.3% from 2024 to 2025 and +30.2% since 2020.
- Is my Knoxville Utilities Board bill too high?
- Enter the kWh and amount from your bill in the free bill check on AverageElectricBill.com. It compares your use with similar Tennessee homes and your rate with Knoxville Utilities Board's average.
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Check my billSource: U.S. EIA Form EIA-861, 2025 final data.