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TN · ranked #38 in the US

Tennessee residential rate: 13.3¢/kWh

That's 19% lower than the US average of 16.5¢/kWh. TVA-served state with a large slate of municipal distributors; meaningful winter heating peaks because of high electric-resistance heat use.

Estimated cost

$44.89/month
$1.50 per day$546.13 per year337.5 kWh monthly
W

A space heater draws full power only while the thermostat/compressor is running — about 7.5 effective hours at 1500W across your 10-hour window.

At your rate

What appliances cost in Tennessee.

Typical monthly running cost at 13.3¢/kWh, sorted by biggest impact on your bill.

ApplianceWattsMonthlyYearly
Electric Furnace20000W$255.36$3,106.88
Central Air Conditioner3500W$136.86$1,665.09
EV Charger Level 2 (240V)7200W$86.18$1,048.57
Electric Pool Heater/Heat Pump5000W$83.79$1,019.45
Heat Pump (Air-Source)2500W$65.84$800.99
EV Charger Level 1 (120V)1400W$55.86$679.63
Single-Speed Pool Pump1500W$47.88$582.54
Space Heater1500W$44.89$546.13
Infrared Heater1500W$35.91$436.91
Oil-Filled Radiator1500W$35.91$436.91
Electric Baseboard Heater1500W$32.92$400.50
Crawlspace Dehumidifier600W$30.16$367.00
Portable Air Conditioner1100W$22.82$277.68
Ductless Mini-Split900W$21.55$262.14
Window Air Conditioner900W$17.24$209.71
Ceramic Heater1500W$16.76$203.89
Dehumidifier500W$16.76$203.89
Gas Furnace (Electric Blower)600W$11.97$145.64
Electric Clothes Dryer3000W$11.97$145.64
Electric Water Heater (Tank)4500W$10.77$131.07
Compact (240V) Dryer2400W$9.58$116.51
Pond / Fountain Pump100W$9.58$116.51
Variable-Speed Pool Pump500W$7.98$97.09
Heated Drying Rack200W$6.38$77.67
Desktop PC (Office/Home)150W$5.39$65.54
Gaming PC (High-End)450W$5.39$65.54
Boiler (Circulator Pump + Controls)200W$4.79$58.25
Dishwasher1200W$4.79$58.25
Heat Pump Dryer800W$4.79$58.25
Indoor Grow Light (LED)100W$4.79$58.25
Refrigerator150W$4.74$57.67
Upright Freezer130W$4.36$53.01
Attic Fan300W$4.31$52.43
Whole-House Fan450W$4.31$52.43
Hot Water Recirculating Pump45W$4.31$52.43
Air Purifier40W$3.83$46.60
Electric Range/Stove2500W$3.74$45.51
Induction Cooktop1800W$3.59$43.69
Tankless Electric Water Heater18000W$3.59$43.69
Attic Exhaust Fan (Passive-Intake)300W$3.59$43.69
Deep Fryer1700W$3.39$41.26
Heat Pump Water Heater550W$3.29$40.05
Box Fan100W$3.19$38.84
Slow Cooker / Crock-Pot200W$3.19$38.84
Home Theater Projector250W$2.99$36.41
Hot Tub / Spa1500W$2.99$36.41
Chest Freezer100W$2.87$34.95
Cable/Satellite Box (DVR)30W$2.87$34.95
NAS (Network-Attached Storage)30W$2.87$34.95
Mini Fridge85W$2.85$34.66
OLED TV (65-inch)170W$2.71$33.01
Wine Cooler90W$2.59$31.46
PlayStation 5200W$2.39$29.13
Treadmill750W$2.24$27.31
Electric Leaf Blower1100W$2.19$26.70
Electric Hot Plate1200W$2.15$26.21
OLED TV (55-inch)130W$2.07$25.24
Microwave Oven1000W$2.00$24.27
Incandescent Bulb (100W)100W$2.00$24.27
Sous Vide Cooker800W$1.92$23.30
Countertop Ice Maker150W$1.92$23.30
Xbox Series X/S160W$1.92$23.30
LED TV (65-inch)115W$1.84$22.33
Laptop50W$1.80$21.85
32-inch Monitor45W$1.62$19.66
Electric Blanket100W$1.60$19.42
Instant Pot / Electric Pressure Cooker1000W$1.60$19.42
Gas Clothes Dryer (Electric Blower)400W$1.60$19.42
Electric Griddle1500W$1.50$18.20
Electric Wok1500W$1.50$18.20
Ceiling Fan60W$1.44$17.48
UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply)15W$1.44$17.48
Landscape / Path Lights60W$1.44$17.48
Air Fryer1500W$1.35$16.38
Humidifier50W$1.28$15.53
LED TV (55-inch)80W$1.28$15.53
Tower Fan50W$1.20$14.56
A/V Receiver100W$1.20$14.56
Home Theater in a Box100W$1.20$14.56
Incandescent Bulb (60W)60W$1.20$14.56
Elliptical Trainer400W$1.20$14.56
Waffle Iron1100W$1.10$13.35
27-inch Monitor30W$1.08$13.11
Hair Dryer1800W$1.08$13.11
Washing Machine (Top Load)500W$1.00$12.14
Toaster Oven1400W$0.98$11.89
Powered Bookshelf Speakers40W$0.96$11.65
Holiday String Lights (Incandescent)40W$0.96$11.65
Aquarium Light30W$0.96$11.65
Wi-Fi Router10W$0.96$11.65
Cable/DSL Modem10W$0.96$11.65
Electric Lawn Mower1500W$0.90$10.92
Chandelier (Multi-Bulb Fixture)72W$0.86$10.49
Desk Fan25W$0.80$9.71
Yogurt Maker25W$0.80$9.71
Halogen Bulb50W$0.80$9.71
Smart Display (Echo Show / Nest Hub)8W$0.77$9.32
External Hard Drive8W$0.77$9.32
Mesh Wi-Fi Node (per node)8W$0.77$9.32
Security System Panel8W$0.77$9.32
Indoor Electric Grill1500W$0.72$8.74
Powered Subwoofer60W$0.72$8.74
Washing Machine (Front Load)350W$0.70$8.50
Electric Kettle1500W$0.60$7.28
Central Vacuum System1500W$0.60$7.28
3D Printer (FDM)120W$0.57$6.99
Outdoor Porch/Wall Light12W$0.57$6.99
Rice Cooker500W$0.56$6.80
Bread Machine550W$0.55$6.67
Fluorescent Tube (4-ft T8)32W$0.51$6.21
Gas Range (Electric Ignition)400W$0.48$5.83
Soundbar30W$0.48$5.83
Security Camera (Wired)5W$0.48$5.83
Ethernet Switch (8-port)5W$0.48$5.83
Electric Shaver (Charging)5W$0.48$5.83
Smart Speaker (Echo / HomePod)4W$0.38$4.66
Video Doorbell4W$0.38$4.66
Sprinkler Controller4W$0.38$4.66
Toaster850W$0.34$4.13
LED Garage/Shop Light40W$0.32$3.88
Range Hood150W$0.30$3.64
Smart Thermostat3W$0.29$3.50
Clothes Iron1200W$0.29$3.50
Recessed Can Light12W$0.29$3.50
Doorbell Transformer3W$0.29$3.50
Food Processor700W$0.28$3.40
Drip Coffee Maker900W$0.27$3.28
Electric Pressure Washer1600W$0.26$3.11
Popcorn Maker1200W$0.24$2.91
LED Bulb (12W, 75W equivalent)12W$0.24$2.91
LED Light Strip (5m)15W$0.24$2.91
Electric String Trimmer600W$0.24$2.91
Well Pump1100W$0.22$2.67
Espresso Machine1350W$0.22$2.62
Exercise Bike / Peloton100W$0.20$2.43
Electric Toothbrush Charger2W$0.19$2.33
LED Bulb (9W, 60W equivalent)9W$0.18$2.18
Smart LED Bulb9W$0.18$2.18
Floor Lamp15W$0.18$2.18
Clothes Steamer1500W$0.15$1.82
Nintendo Switch18W$0.14$1.75
Stand Mixer325W$0.13$1.58
Blu-ray Player15W$0.12$1.46
VR Headset (Charging + Play)15W$0.12$1.46
Security Flood Light30W$0.12$1.46
Holiday String Lights (LED)5W$0.12$1.46
CFL Bulb (13W, 60W equivalent)13W$0.10$1.26
Heated Mattress Pad120W$0.10$1.17
Ventless Gas Heater (Electric Ignition)15W$0.10$1.17
Motion Sensor Light Switch1W$0.10$1.17
Juicer400W$0.08$0.97
Blender600W$0.07$0.87
Tablet Charger15W$0.07$0.87
Streaming Device (Roku/Fire TV/Apple TV)4W$0.06$0.78
Phone Charger5W$0.06$0.78
Soldering Iron/Station60W$0.06$0.73
Curling Iron / Flat Iron75W$0.06$0.73
Paper Shredder250W$0.05$0.61
Garbage Disposal550W$0.04$0.53
Hand Mixer200W$0.04$0.49
Record Player / Turntable10W$0.04$0.49
Table Lamp10W$0.04$0.49
Sump Pump800W$0.03$0.39
Immersion Blender250W$0.03$0.36
Laser Printer500W$0.02$0.24
Rowing Machine8W$0.02$0.19
Inkjet Printer15W$0.01$0.07
Electric Can Opener70W$0.00$0.03
Flatbed/Document Scanner25W$0.00$0.02
Garage Door Opener350W$0.00$0.00

Utilities serving Tennessee

  • Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
  • Memphis Light Gas & Water (MLGW)
  • Nashville Electric Service (NES)
  • Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB)

Deregulation status

none

In Tennessee your utility is both the supplier and the deliverer. No supplier shopping, but regulated rates tend to be more stable.

Sources: www.eia.gov · www.tn.gov

Last updated: 2026-04-13