Electricity Rates Comparison
Data from U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) · November 2025
| Metric | Georgia | Tennessee | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Rate (¢/kWh) | 14.42¢ | 13.47¢ | 17.24¢ |
| Commercial Rate (¢/kWh) | 11.49¢ | 12.62¢ | — |
| Industrial Rate (¢/kWh) | 7.53¢ | 6.24¢ | — |
| Avg Monthly Bill | $154.87 | $155.38 | $152.02 |
| Avg Monthly Usage (kWh) | 1,074 | 1,154 | — |
| Market Type | regulated | regulated | — |
Tennessee has a lower residential electricity rate at 13.47¢/kWh compared to Georgia's 14.42¢/kWh — a difference of 0.95¢/kWh (7.1%).
The average monthly electric bill in Georgia is $154.87 (1074 kWh/month), while in Tennessee it is $155.38 (1154 kWh/month). The national average is $152.02.
Georgia has a regulated electricity market, while Tennessee has a regulated market.
The national average residential rate is 17.24¢/kWh. Georgia is below the national average at 14.42¢/kWh, and Tennessee is below the national average at 13.47¢/kWh.
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