Rates by state / Tennessee / Tri-State Electric Member Corp
Cooperative · 2,834 residential customers
Tri-State Electric Member Corp electricity rates
Residential customers paid an average of 14.9¢ per kWh in 2025, 10% above the Tennessee average of 13.6¢ for the latest 12 months.
Average rate
14.9¢/kWh
2025, all residential revenue ÷ kWh
Average bill
$155/mo
At 1,041 kWh a month
1-year change
+6.2%
5 years: +20.9%
Average rate by year
202012.3¢
202112.6¢
202213.7¢
202313.7¢
202414.0¢
202514.9¢
Tri-State Electric Member Corp bill at different usage levels
Estimated monthly bill at Tri-State Electric Member Corp's 2025 average rate of 14.9¢ per kWh. Actual bills vary with your plan, fixed charges and taxes.
| Monthly use | Tri-State Electric Member Corp | Tennessee average |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $75 | $68 |
| 750 kWh | $112 | $102 |
| 1,000 kWh (about average here) | $149 | $136 |
| 1,500 kWh | $224 | $203 |
| 2,000 kWh | $298 | $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¢ |
Tri-State Electric Member Corp: common questions
- How much does Tri-State Electric Member Corp charge per kWh?
- Tri-State Electric Member Corp residential customers paid an average of 14.9¢ per kWh in 2025, counting all charges, according to EIA Form 861 data.
- What is the average Tri-State Electric Member Corp electric bill?
- The average Tri-State Electric Member Corp household used 1,041 kWh a month in 2025, which works out to about $155 a month at the average rate.
- Is Tri-State Electric Member Corp cheaper than other utilities in Tennessee?
- Tri-State Electric Member Corp's average rate is 10% above the Tennessee average of 13.6¢. 82 of 87 utilities in Tennessee have a lower average rate.
- Did Tri-State Electric Member Corp raise rates?
- Tri-State Electric Member Corp's average residential rate changed +6.2% from 2024 to 2025 and +20.9% since 2020.
- Is my Tri-State Electric Member Corp 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 Tri-State Electric Member Corp's average.
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Check my billSource: U.S. EIA Form EIA-861, 2025 final data.