WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Nashville

Tennessee

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The State of Electricity in Nashville

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

Average monthly bill

January

$158highest

February

$85lowest

March

$104

April

$104

May

$103

June

$115

July

$126

August

$122

September

$103

October

$105

November

$101

December

$96

Carbon Emissions

736 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

849 kWh

Where does Nashville’s electricity come from?

Nashville's energy comes from Nuclear, Coal, Natural Gas, Hydroelectric, and Solar. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 40% of Nashville's energy. Coal is the second largest source, making up 24%. Natural Gas provides 21% of the energy in Nashville. Hydroelectric provides 13% of the energy in Nashville. Solar provides 2% of the energy in Nashville.

40%

Nuclear

24%

Coal

21%

Natural Gas

13%

Hydroelectric

2%

Solar

Solar energy in Nashville

The state of solar in Nashville

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

1,045 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$17,851

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

12 years

Payback period

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Utilities in Nashville

Nashville Electric ServiceTennessee Valley Authority

Nashville Electric Service Rates

Nashville Electric Service has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Residential Service (4001 kWh-6000 kWh)Fixed11¢ to 12¢
Residential Service (501 kWh-2000 kWh)Fixed11¢ to 12¢
Residential Service (greater than 6001 kWh)Fixed11¢ to 12¢
Supplemental Residential Service (4001 kWh-6000 kWh)Fixed11¢ to 12¢
Supplemental Residential Service (greater than 6001 kWh)Fixed11¢ to 12¢
Residential Service (2001 kWh-4000 kWh)Fixed11¢ to 12¢
Supplemental Residential Service (501 kWh-2000 kWh)Fixed11¢ to 12¢
Residential Service (Less than 500 kWh)Fixed11¢ to 12¢
Supplemental Residential Service (Less than 500 kWh)Fixed11¢ to 12¢
Supplemental Residential Service (2001 kWh-4000 kWh)Fixed11¢ to 12¢

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