City of Memphis Electricity Rates
City of Memphis residential customers pay an average of 12.2¢/kWh (EIA-861, 2024, bundled service), or about $138.50 per month — 2% below the Tennessee state average. See what your bill looks like at that rate below.
Residential rate
12.2¢/kWh
EIA-861, 2024, bundled
Average bill
$138.50
per month, residential
Vs TN average
-2%
12.4¢/kWh state avg
What a City of Memphis bill looks like by usage
Monthly cost at City of Memphis's effective 12.2¢/kWh rate vs the Tennessee average of 12.4¢/kWh. U.S. homes average about 863 kWh/month.
| Monthly usage | City of Memphis | TN average |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $60.80 | $62.10 |
| 750 kWh | $91.20 | $93.15 |
| 1,000 kWh | $121.60 | $124.20 |
| 1,250 kWh | $152.00 | $155.25 |
| 1,500 kWh | $182.40 | $186.30 |
| 2,000 kWh | $243.20 | $248.40 |
EV charging cost on City of Memphis
Rate is pre-filled to City of Memphis's 12.2¢/kWh. Enter your car's battery size.
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Frequently asked questions
City of Memphis's average residential rate is 12.2¢/kWh (EIA-861, 2024). That's the effective bundled rate — total residential revenue divided by kWh sold — so it includes supply, delivery, and riders, not just the advertised energy charge.
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Think your City of Memphis bill is too high?
Start with our guide to estimating and lowering your electric bill, then find the culprits with the appliance running-cost tables. EV driver on a time-of-use plan? See off-peak EV charging.