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
$136February
$125March
$99April
$83lowestMay
$106June
$143July
$198highestAugust
$192September
$120October
$95November
$106December
$132Carbon 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 33% of Oak Ridge's energy. Coal is the second largest source, making up 28%. Natural Gas provides 27% of the energy in Oak Ridge. Hydroelectric provides 10% of the energy in Oak Ridge. Solar provides 2% of the energy in Oak Ridge.
33%
Nuclear
28%
Coal
27%
Natural Gas
10%
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 | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Residential SRS | Fixed | 11¢ |
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