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Southwest Tennessee E M C electricity rates
Residential customers paid an average of 13.7¢ per kWh in 2025, 1% above the Tennessee average of 13.6¢ for the latest 12 months.
Average rate
13.7¢/kWh
2025, all residential revenue ÷ kWh
Average bill
$181/mo
At 1,322 kWh a month
1-year change
+6.4%
5 years: +21.0%
Average rate by year
202011.3¢
202111.7¢
202212.8¢
202312.6¢
202412.9¢
202513.7¢
Southwest Tennessee E M C bill at different usage levels
Estimated monthly bill at Southwest Tennessee E M C's 2025 average rate of 13.7¢ per kWh. Actual bills vary with your plan, fixed charges and taxes.
| Monthly use | Southwest Tennessee E M C | Tennessee average |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $69 | $68 |
| 750 kWh | $103 | $102 |
| 1,000 kWh | $137 | $136 |
| 1,500 kWh | $206 | $203 |
| 2,000 kWh | $274 | $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¢ |
| 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¢ |
Southwest Tennessee E M C: common questions
- How much does Southwest Tennessee E M C charge per kWh?
- Southwest Tennessee E M C residential customers paid an average of 13.7¢ per kWh in 2025, counting all charges, according to EIA Form 861 data.
- What is the average Southwest Tennessee E M C electric bill?
- The average Southwest Tennessee E M C household used 1,322 kWh a month in 2025, which works out to about $181 a month at the average rate.
- Is Southwest Tennessee E M C cheaper than other utilities in Tennessee?
- Southwest Tennessee E M C's average rate is 1% above the Tennessee average of 13.6¢. 64 of 87 utilities in Tennessee have a lower average rate.
- Did Southwest Tennessee E M C raise rates?
- Southwest Tennessee E M C's average residential rate changed +6.4% from 2024 to 2025 and +21.0% since 2020.
- Is my Southwest Tennessee E M C 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 Southwest Tennessee E M C's average.
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Check my billSource: U.S. EIA Form EIA-861, 2025 final data.