WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Knoxville

Tennessee

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The State of Electricity in Knoxville

Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Knoxville

Average monthly bill

January

$171highest

February

$83lowest

March

$111

April

$110

May

$109

June

$122

July

$128

August

$127

September

$108

October

$112

November

$100

December

$100

Carbon Emissions

722 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

833 kWh

Where does Knoxville’s electricity come from?

Knoxville's energy comes from Nuclear, Natural Gas, Coal, Hydroelectric, and Solar. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 37% of Knoxville's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 29%. Coal provides 21% of the energy in Knoxville. Hydroelectric provides 12% of the energy in Knoxville. Solar provides 1% of the energy in Knoxville.

37%

Nuclear

29%

Natural Gas

21%

Coal

12%

Hydroelectric

1%

Solar

Solar energy in Knoxville

The state of solar in Knoxville

Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.

1,040 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$17,319

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

12 years

Payback period

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Utilities in Knoxville

Tennessee Valley Authority

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