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Shelby County, Tennessee Electricity Overview

Shelby County's average residential electricity rate is 11.62 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 27.41% less than the national average price of 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour.

Shelby County is home to over 916,371 residents and produces 107,840 megawatt hours of electricity from solar sources, or 0.12 megawatt hour per capita. This ranks Shelby County 701st out of 3230 counties in the US for solar megawatt hours generated per person.

Shelby County is the 10th worst polluting county in Tennessee when considering emissions per person.

Emitting 4,106,164,935.75 kilograms of CO2 gases, Shelby County has the 53rd highest pollution level from electricity consumption out of 3230 counties in the United States.

Shelby County produces 107,840 megawatt hours from solar energy, ranking it 3rd in the state out of 95 counties for total megawatt hours produced using solar power.

Usage of non-renewable fuel sources for electricity production has increased by 7.45% in Shelby County power generating plants.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    12,915,213 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    14.09 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    5,684,167 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    107,840 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    5,576,327 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    6.2 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    4,106,164,936 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    4,480.9 kg

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Memphis Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Electricity Rate for January, 2024

12.17¢ per kWh

  • 4.33% higher than last month
  • 5.77% higher than January last year
  • 1.31% higher than the Tennessee average
  • 22.03% lower than the US average
  • 159th in the state out of 276 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 100 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 130 since January last year
  • 7,763rd in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,485 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,240 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate

11.65¢ per kWh

  • 0.48% higher than last month
  • 1.34% lower than January last year
  • 6.12% lower than the Tennessee average
  • 31.36% lower than the US average
  • 28th in the state out of 276 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 15 since January last year
  • 3,322nd in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 188 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 235 since January last year

Average Residential Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$149.69 per month

  • 34.41% higher than last month
  • 21.14% higher than January last year
  • 27.34% lower than the Tennessee average
  • 0.84% lower than the US average
  • 7th in the state out of 276 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 12,641st in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 6,276 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 5,466 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill

$133.88 per month

  • 1.65% higher than last month
  • 4.59% lower than January last year
  • 9.47% lower than the Tennessee average
  • 0.92% higher than the US average
  • 50th in the state out of 276 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 9 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 10 since January last year
  • 13,671st in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 919 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 2,356 since January last year

Average Commercial Electricity Rate for January, 2024

11.86¢ per kWh

  • 4.07% higher than last month
  • 4.34% higher than January last year
  • 6.29% lower than the Tennessee average
  • 11.08% lower than the US average
  • 48th in the state out of 276 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 17 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 20 since January last year
  • 12,530th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,357 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,401 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate

11.46¢ per kWh

  • 0.36% higher than last month
  • 1.8% lower than January last year
  • 8.6% lower than the Tennessee average
  • 19.03% lower than the US average
  • 32nd in the state out of 276 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 3 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 2 since January last year
  • 10,124th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 729 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 901 since January last year

Average Commercial Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$1,218.43 per month

  • 0% lower than last month
  • 0.48% higher than January last year
  • 108.52% higher than the Tennessee average
  • 25.23% lower than the US average
  • 269th in the state out of 276 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 7 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 25,494th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 46 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill

$1,337.52 per month

  • 0.04% higher than last month
  • 1.04% lower than January last year
  • 136.4% higher than the Tennessee average
  • 18.28% lower than the US average
  • 276th in the state out of 276 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 25,504th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 311 since January last year

Average Industrial Electricity Rate for January, 2024

6.68¢ per kWh

  • 4.54% lower than last month
  • 5.7% lower than January last year
  • 3.09% lower than the Tennessee average
  • 31.97% lower than the US average
  • 117th in the state out of 276 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 84 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 104 since January last year
  • 6,218th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1,011 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,958 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate

6.94¢ per kWh

  • 0.48% lower than last month
  • 4.75% lower than January last year
  • 1.92% higher than the Tennessee average
  • 32.07% lower than the US average
  • 224th in the state out of 276 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 77 since January last year
  • 5,589th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 590 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 928 since January last year

Average Industrial Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$101,846.76 per month

  • 14.62% higher than last month
  • 1.26% lower than January last year
  • 1.04% higher than the Tennessee average
  • 202.11% higher than the US average
  • 141st in the state out of 276 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 59 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 29 since January last year
  • 24,466th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 534 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 274 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill

$103,009.05 per month

  • 0.1% lower than last month
  • 5.55% lower than January last year
  • 4.65% lower than the Tennessee average
  • 201.09% higher than the US average
  • 112th in the state out of 276 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 22 since January last year
  • 24,016th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 2 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 14 since January last year

Memphis Electricity Production and Emission Data

Average Electricity Production from All Fuel Types for January, 2024

618,513 MWh

  • 12.7% higher than last month
  • 64.72% higher than January last year
  • 571.4% higher than the Tennessee average
  • 2,114.28% higher than the US average
  • 2nd in the state out of 21 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 34th in the US out of 2,734 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 25 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from All

457,831.92 MWh

  • 3.13% higher than last month
  • 2.44% higher than January last year
  • 603.4% higher than the Tennessee average
  • 1,671.72% higher than the US average
  • 2nd in the state out of 21 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 50th in the US out of 2,734 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 2 since last month
  • The national rank is the same since January last year

Average Electricity Emission from All Fuel Types for January, 2024

210,420,678.72 MWh

  • 13.49% higher than last month
  • 59.73% higher than January last year
  • 217.94% higher than the Tennessee average
  • 1,489.54% higher than the US average
  • 2nd in the state out of 21 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 53rd in the US out of 2,699 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 7 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 23 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Emission from All

160,125,515.61 MWh

  • 1.76% higher than last month
  • 1.91% higher than January last year
  • 239.12% higher than the Tennessee average
  • 1,258.55% higher than the US average
  • 2nd in the state out of 21 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 66th in the US out of 2,699 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2 since January last year

Average Electricity Production from Natural Gas Fuel Types for January, 2024

618,513 MWh

  • 12.67% higher than last month
  • 64.66% higher than January last year
  • 543.14% higher than the Tennessee average
  • 1,211.96% higher than the US average
  • 1st in the state out of 8 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 20th in the US out of 1,066 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 20 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from Natural Gas

457,986.03 MWh

  • 3.15% higher than last month
  • 2.48% higher than January last year
  • 543.76% higher than the Tennessee average
  • 927.73% higher than the US average
  • 1st in the state out of 8 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 35th in the US out of 1,066 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 4 since January last year

Average Electricity Emission from Natural Gas Fuel Types for January, 2024

210,420,678.72 MWh

  • 13.5% higher than last month
  • 59.88% higher than January last year
  • 489.36% higher than the Tennessee average
  • 1,048.18% higher than the US average
  • 1st in the state out of 8 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 29th in the US out of 1,066 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 5 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 22 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Emission from Natural Gas

160,084,701.57 MWh

  • 1.8% higher than last month
  • 1.93% higher than January last year
  • 496.29% higher than the Tennessee average
  • 797.99% higher than the US average
  • 1st in the state out of 8 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 42nd in the US out of 1,066 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 5 since January last year

Memphis, TN Electricity Overview

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Memphis has an average residential electricity rate of 11.62 cents per kilowatt hour. Thankfully for the inhabitants, this price is below both the Tennessee and national average prices of 12.26 and 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. Electricity facilities in the city are fueled by non-renewable fuel types for 99.97% of the megawatt hours generate. This is 2nd most in the state out of the 505 cities. Solar facilities in the city generate 1,431 megawatt hours, which is 0.03% of the city's total electricity generation.

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Memphis averages 4,664.26 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person due to electricity use. Total emissions in the city are 2,896,741,342.67 kilograms, which is the highest total amount of emissions for a city in Tennessee. The city has 2 electricity generation plants, which is the 4th most out of any city in the state.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Memphis

Memphis residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in June.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.137/kWh$0.092/kWh$246.14/mo.$80.00/mo.
65th11.62¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Memphis
84th$133.95Average residential monthly electricity bill for Memphis Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Memphis, Tennessee

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Memphis Light, Gas and WaterBUNDLED11.62133.955,148,918.36598,279,833

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).

Bartlett, TN Electricity Overview

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Bartlett has an average residential electricity rate of 11.62 cents per kilowatt hour. Thankfully for the inhabitants, this price is below both the Tennessee and national average prices of 12.26 and 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The nationwide average monthly residential power bill is $138.02, while the Bartlett average is 2.95% lower at $133.95 per month. With an estimated 17,207 total residential customers, Memphis Light, Gas and Water is the largest electricity supplier in the city.

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Bartlett averages 4,202.73 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person due to electricity use. This adds up to total emissions of 242,241,127.19 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 11th 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 January and the highest average bill is in June.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.137/kWh$0.092/kWh$246.14/mo.$80.00/mo.
65th11.62¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Bartlett
84th$133.95Average residential monthly electricity bill for Bartlett Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Bartlett, Tennessee

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Memphis Light, Gas and WaterBUNDLED11.62133.955,148,918.36598,279,833

Zips with electric coverage in Bartlett, Tennessee include: 38134, 38002, 38135, 38053, 38133, 38029

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Collierville, TN Electricity Overview

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Collierville has an average residential electricity rate of 11.62 cents per kilowatt hour. Thankfully for the inhabitants, this price is below both the Tennessee and national average prices of 12.26 and 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The nationwide average monthly residential power bill is $138.02, while the Collierville average is 2.95% lower at $133.95 per month. With an estimated 19,140 total residential customers, Memphis Light, Gas and Water is the largest electricity supplier in the city.

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Collierville averages 4,202.73 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person due to electricity use. This adds up to total emissions of 212,948,102.39 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 January and the highest average bill is in June.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.137/kWh$0.092/kWh$246.14/mo.$80.00/mo.
65th11.62¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Collierville
84th$133.95Average residential monthly electricity bill for Collierville Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Collierville, Tennessee

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Memphis Light, Gas and WaterBUNDLED11.62133.955,148,918.36598,279,833

Zips with electric coverage in Collierville, Tennessee include: 38017, 38125, 38139

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Electricity Production in Shelby County, Tennessee

Power Plants in Shelby County, Tennessee

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Memphis TN Natural Gas 5,576,3271,949,898,953.36349.67
Millington Solar FarmSR Millington, LLC (100.00%)
Millington TN Solar 102,738
SR Innovation - NIKE PVSR Innovation, LLC (100.00%)
Shelby County TN Solar 3,671
IKEA Memphis 508IKEA Property Inc (100.00%)
Memphis TN Solar 1,431

Shelby County, Tennessee Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a county. Shelby County averages 4,480.9 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity consumption. Total emissions in the county are 4,106,164,935.75 kilograms, which is the 53rd highest total amount of pollution for all counties in the US. The county has the 679th most electricity generation plants of any county in the country, with 4 total plants.

NATURAL GAS
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98.14%
SOLAR
Solar
1.90%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
-0.03%

Shelby County, Tennessee Net Metering

Regulations put in place at the state level are nonexistent for consumers interested in installing solar or other alternative electricity generation sources.

Energy Loss

Shelby County electricity companies who report energy loss average roughly 4.07% of their energy lost per year. The countrywide average energy loss is 2.87%. This earned Shelby County a rank of 974th best in the country out of 3230.

Power Companies in Shelby County, Tennessee

Providers In Each City in Shelby County:

  • Arlington, Tennessee:
    • Chickasaw Electric Cooperative: 2.27%
    • Memphis Light, Gas and Water: 97.73%
  • Bartlett, Tennessee:
    • Memphis Light, Gas and Water: 100.00%
  • Collierville, Tennessee:
    • Memphis Light, Gas and Water: 100.00%
  • 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 RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Memphis Light, Gas and Water413,968

Fernando García
Last Reviewed By: Fernando García
Published: 2024-03-29