Electricity Rates Comparison
Data from U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) · November 2025
| Metric | Kentucky | Tennessee | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Rate (¢/kWh) | 13.70¢ | 13.47¢ | 17.24¢ |
| Commercial Rate (¢/kWh) | 11.75¢ | 12.62¢ | — |
| Industrial Rate (¢/kWh) | 6.98¢ | 6.24¢ | — |
| Avg Monthly Bill | $143.37 | $155.38 | $152.02 |
| Avg Monthly Usage (kWh) | 1,047 | 1,154 | — |
| Market Type | regulated | regulated | — |
Tennessee has a lower residential electricity rate at 13.47¢/kWh compared to Kentucky's 13.70¢/kWh — a difference of 0.23¢/kWh (1.7%).
The average monthly electric bill in Kentucky is $143.37 (1047 kWh/month), while in Tennessee it is $155.38 (1154 kWh/month). The national average is $152.02.
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