Shelby County, Tennessee Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Shelby County, TN is $140.52
- The average electricity rate in Shelby County, TN is 12.36¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Shelby County, TN
The average residential electric bill in Shelby County, TN is $140.52 per month. Shelby County, TN is the 3rd most expensive county in Tennessee for electricity.
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Shelby County, Tennessee Electricity Overview
As the 359th largest generator of solar energy in the United States out of 3221, Shelby County produces a total of 101,886 megawatt hours from solar.
On average, Shelby County citizens are responsible for 4,990.57 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person each year, while the statewide average emissions per capita is 5,178.66.
With a population of 916,371 residents, Shelby County is the 63rd most populated county in the country.
In the past 12 months, Shelby County had a 8.41% increase in CO2 emissions per capita.
At an average residential price of 12.36 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the nationwide average 16.62 cents per kilowatt hour, consumers in Shelby County benefit from a 25.66% discount from the national average rate.
The 6,492,793 megawatt hours of electricity created by non-renewable energy places Shelby County at 4th out of 95 counties in Tennessee in non-renewable power generation.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
13,545,499 MWh
Consumption per Capita
14.78 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
6,594,679 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
101,886 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
6,492,793 MWh
Production per Capita
7.2 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
4,573,209,989 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,990.57 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Memphis
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Rates and Production Categories
Memphis Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024
12.83¢ per kWh
- 7.29% higher than last month
- 8.3% higher than November last year
- 6.87% lower than the Tennessee average
- 24.7% lower than the US average
- 18th in the state out of 505 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 47 since November last year
- 4,960th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1,702 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 234 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
12.14¢ per kWh
- 0.68% higher than last month
- 4.83% higher than November last year
- 3.27% lower than the Tennessee average
- 26.4% lower than the US average
- 73rd in the state out of 505 cities
- The state rank has increased by 2 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 13 since November last year
- 4,150th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 27 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 166 since November last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024
$95.97 per month
- 16.47% lower than last month
- 3.61% lower than November last year
- 15.74% lower than the Tennessee average
- 18.84% lower than the US average
- 5th in the state out of 505 cities
- The state rank has increased by 53 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 22 since November last year
- 6,889th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 7,272 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,893 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$137.6 per month
- 0.22% lower than last month
- 4.17% higher than November last year
- 6.83% lower than the Tennessee average
- 3.26% lower than the US average
- 54th in the state out of 505 cities
- The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 70 since November last year
- 15,315th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 36 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 971 since November last year
Memphis, TN Electricity Overview
Memphis has an average residential electricity rate of 12.14 cents per kilowatt hour. Thankfully for the inhabitants, this price is below both the Tennessee and national average prices of 12.72 and 16.62 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. Electricity facilities in the city are fueled by non-renewable fuel types for 99.99% of the megawatt hours generate. This is 2nd most in the state out of the 505 cities. Solar facilities in the city generate 856 megawatt hours, which is 0.01% of the city's total electricity generation.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Memphis averages 5,025.17 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person due to electricity use. This adds up to total emissions of 3,120,882,342.22 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 2nd highest for total emissions in Tennessee. The city is home to 2 power plants, which is the 4th highest number of plants within a city in Tennessee out of the state's 505 cities. Memphis' primary fuel source is Natural Gas, with 99.99% of electricity production using this fuel source.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Memphis
Memphis residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Memphis, Tennessee
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis Light, Gas and Water | BUNDLED | 12.30 | 139.01 | 5,184,589.91 | 637,835,466 |
Zips with electric coverage in Memphis, Tennessee include: 38016, 38128, 38109, 38134, 38002, 38125, 38111, 38116, 38127, 38118, 38018 and 22 other zip code(s).
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Bartlett, TN Electricity Overview
Bartlett has an average residential electricity rate of 12.14 cents per kilowatt hour. Thankfully for the inhabitants, this price is below both the Tennessee and national average prices of 12.72 and 16.62 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. Consumers in the city have an average monthly residential electric bill of $137.6. This is 6.10% below the US average bill of $146.54. Consumers in Bartlett experience 2.08 electrical outages per year with outages lasting on average 408.6 minutes.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Bartlett averages 5,034.31 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person due to electricity use. This adds up to total emissions of 290,172,345.35 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 10th highest for total emissions in Tennessee. The electricity used in Bartlett has to be brought in from neighboring cities and rural areas, because there are no electricity production plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Bartlett
Bartlett residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Bartlett, Tennessee
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis Light, Gas and Water | BUNDLED | 12.30 | 139.01 | 5,184,589.91 | 637,835,466 |
Zips with electric coverage in Bartlett, Tennessee include: 38134, 38002, 38135, 38053, 38133, 38029
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Collierville, TN Electricity Overview
Collierville has an average residential electricity rate of 12.14 cents per kilowatt hour. Thankfully for the inhabitants, this price is below both the Tennessee and national average prices of 12.72 and 16.62 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. Consumers in the city have an average monthly residential electric bill of $137.75. This is 6.00% below the US average bill of $146.54. Consumers in Collierville experience 2.08 electrical outages per year with outages lasting on average 408.6 minutes.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Collierville averages 5,034.31 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person due to electricity use. This adds up to total emissions of 255,083,234.73 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 13th highest for total emissions in Tennessee. The electricity used in Collierville has to be brought in from neighboring cities and rural areas, because there are no electricity production plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Collierville
Collierville residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Collierville, Tennessee
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chickasaw Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 11.48 | 180.81 | 333,000.01 | 38,243,064.77 | |
| Memphis Light, Gas and Water | BUNDLED | 12.30 | 139.01 | 5,184,589.91 | 637,835,466 |
Zips with electric coverage in Collierville, Tennessee include: 38017, 38125, 38139
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Shelby County, Tennessee Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types
Power Plants in Shelby County, Tennessee
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Production State Rank | Emission (kg) | Emission State Rank | Emissions per MWh | Emissions per MWh State Rank | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | TN | Natural Gas | 6,492,793 | 1 | 2,205,917,400.86 | 1 | 339.75 | 9 | |||
Millington Solar FarmSR Millington, LLC (100.00%) | Millington | TN | Solar | 97,488 | 4 | 1 | 1 | ||||
SR Innovation - NIKE PVSR Innovation, LLC (100.00%) | Shelby County | TN | Solar | 3,542 | 18 | 1 | 1 | ||||
IKEA Memphis 508IKEA Property Inc (100.00%) | Memphis | TN | Solar | 856 | 24 | 1 | 1 |
Shelby County, Tennessee Production Fuel Makeup
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a county. Shelby County averages 4,990.57 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity consumption. This adds up to total emissions of 4,573,209,988.6 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption, making the county the highest for total pollution in the state. The primary fuel source used in Shelby County is Natural Gas, making up 98.46% of the fuel used in the county for electricity production. Shelby County is home to 4 power producing plants, which is most in the state.
Providers In Each City in Shelby County:
- Arlington, Tennessee:
- Memphis Light, Gas and Water: 97.74%
- Chickasaw Electric Cooperative: 2.26%
- Bartlett, Tennessee:
- Memphis Light, Gas and Water: 100.00%
- Collierville, Tennessee:
- Memphis Light, Gas and Water: 98.93%
- Chickasaw Electric Cooperative: 1.07%
- Germantown, Tennessee:
- Memphis Light, Gas and Water: 100.00%
- Lakeland, Tennessee:
- Memphis Light, Gas and Water: 100.00%
- Memphis, Tennessee:
- Memphis Light, Gas and Water: 100.00%
- Millington, Tennessee:
- Memphis Light, Gas and Water: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Shelby County, Tennessee?
By total customer count, Memphis Light, Gas and Water is the largest electricity company in Shelby County, Tennessee.
How many power plants are located in Shelby County, Tennessee?
Shelby County, Tennessee is home to 4 active power plants producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
Which electricity companies offer service in Shelby County, Tennessee?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Memphis Light, Gas and Water | 424,593 |
