Nashville Electric Service (NES) is a publicly owned electric utility company that serves more than 400,000 customers in the Nashville, Tennessee area. The utility is responsible for the generation, transmission, and distribution of electric power to homes and businesses within its service territory. NES operates a diverse mix of power generation facilities, including hydroelectric, natural gas, and coal-fired power plants, as well as purchasing power from the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and other power suppliers. NES also maintains a robust electrical distribution system, consisting of more than 4,000 miles of power lines and over 400 substations, to ensure reliable and efficient delivery of electricity to its customers. The company is committed to providing safe, affordable, and sustainable energy to its customers, with a focus on reducing its environmental impact and promoting energy efficiency.
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Nashville Electric Service's energy comes from natural gas, and solar. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 97% of Nashville Electric Service's energy. Solar is the second largest source, making up 3%.
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The average electricity rate for Nashville Electric Service customers is 11.96 cents/kWh. Nashville Electric Service has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Supplemental Residential Service (greater than 6001 kWh) | Fixed | 11¢ to 11¢ |
| Residential Service (4001 kWh-6000 kWh) | Fixed | 11¢ to 11¢ |
| Residential Service (501 kWh-2000 kWh) | Fixed | 11¢ to 11¢ |
| Residential Service (greater than 6001 kWh) | Fixed | 11 ¢ to 11¢ |
| Supplemental Residential Service (Less than 500 kWh) | Fixed | 11¢ to 11¢ |
| Residential Service (Less than 500 kWh) | Fixed | 11¢ to 11¢ |
| Supplemental Residential Service (501 kWh-2000 kWh) | Fixed | 11¢ to 11¢ |
| Supplemental Residential Service (4001 kWh-6000 kWh) | Fixed | 11¢ to 11¢ |
| Residential Service (2001 kWh-4000 kWh) | Fixed | 11¢ to 11¢ |
| Supplemental Residential Service (2001 kWh-4000 kWh) | Fixed | 11¢ to 11¢ |
In 2021, the average Nashville Electric Service customer lost electricity for 2 times for about 423 minutes each. In total, the average Nashville Electric Service customer had their electricity out for about 770 minutes during the whole year.