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Municipal · 424,808 residential customers
Nashville Electric Service electricity rates
Residential customers paid an average of 14.0¢ per kWh in 2025, 4% above the Tennessee average of 13.6¢ for the latest 12 months.
Average rate
14.0¢/kWh
2025, all residential revenue ÷ kWh
Average bill
$146/mo
At 1,040 kWh a month
1-year change
+4.2%
5 years: +19.7%
Average rate by year
202011.7¢
202112.0¢
202213.2¢
202313.4¢
202413.5¢
202514.0¢
Nashville Electric Service bill at different usage levels
Estimated monthly bill at Nashville Electric Service's 2025 average rate of 14.0¢ per kWh. Actual bills vary with your plan, fixed charges and taxes.
| Monthly use | Nashville Electric Service | Tennessee average |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $70 | $68 |
| 750 kWh | $105 | $102 |
| 1,000 kWh (about average here) | $140 | $136 |
| 1,500 kWh | $211 | $203 |
| 2,000 kWh | $281 | $271 |
Other utilities in Tennessee
| Utility | Customers | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| City of Memphis - (TN) | 385,015 | 13.2¢ |
| Middle Tennessee E M C | 311,520 | 12.5¢ |
| Knoxville Utilities Board | 196,674 | 13.8¢ |
| 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¢ |
Nashville Electric Service: common questions
- How much does Nashville Electric Service charge per kWh?
- Nashville Electric Service residential customers paid an average of 14.0¢ per kWh in 2025, counting all charges, according to EIA Form 861 data.
- What is the average Nashville Electric Service electric bill?
- The average Nashville Electric Service household used 1,040 kWh a month in 2025, which works out to about $146 a month at the average rate.
- Is Nashville Electric Service cheaper than other utilities in Tennessee?
- Nashville Electric Service's average rate is 4% above the Tennessee average of 13.6¢. 72 of 87 utilities in Tennessee have a lower average rate.
- Did Nashville Electric Service raise rates?
- Nashville Electric Service's average residential rate changed +4.2% from 2024 to 2025 and +19.7% since 2020.
- Is my Nashville Electric Service 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 Nashville Electric Service's average.
Got a Nashville Electric Service bill?
Check my billSource: U.S. EIA Form EIA-861, 2025 final data.