WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Oak Ridge
Tennessee
Tennessee
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Oak Ridge
January
$135February
$124March
$98April
$82lowestMay
$105June
$142July
$196highestAugust
$191September
$119October
$95November
$105December
$130Carbon Emissions
455 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,024 kWh
Oak Ridge's energy comes from Nuclear, Coal, Natural Gas, Hydroelectric, and Solar. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 36% of Oak Ridge's energy. Coal is the second largest source, making up 30%. Natural Gas provides 25% of the energy in Oak Ridge. Hydroelectric provides 8% of the energy in Oak Ridge. Solar provides 2% of the energy in Oak Ridge.
36%
Nuclear
30%
Coal
25%
Natural Gas
8%
Hydroelectric
2%
Solar
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
1,149 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$17,593
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
12 years
Payback period
City of Oak Ridge has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential SRS | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Residential | Fixed | 11¢ |
Enter your address and WattBuy's proprietary energy estimation model will find the best electricity options for your home