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

$135

February

$124

March

$98

April

$82lowest

May

$105

June

$142

July

$196highest

August

$191

September

$119

October

$95

November

$105

December

$130

Carbon Emissions

455 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,024 kWh

Where does Knoxville’s electricity come from?

Knoxville's energy comes from Nuclear, Coal, Natural Gas, Hydroelectric, and Solar. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 36% of Knoxville's energy. Coal is the second largest source, making up 30%. Natural Gas provides 25% of the energy in Knoxville. Hydroelectric provides 8% of the energy in Knoxville. Solar provides 2% of the energy in Knoxville.

36%

Nuclear

30%

Coal

25%

Natural Gas

8%

Hydroelectric

2%

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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