Shelby County, Tennessee Electricity Rates & Statistics
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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
Memphis, TN Electricity Overview
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:
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 | 11.62 | 133.95 | 5,148,918.36 | 598,279,833 |
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).
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Bartlett, TN Electricity Overview
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 $133.95 per month. With an estimated 17,207 total residential customers, Memphis Light, Gas and Water is the largest electricity supplier in the city.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Bartlett averages 4,202.73 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person due to electricity use. This adds up to total emissions of 242,241,127.19 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 11th highest for total emissions in Tennessee. The electricity used in Bartlett has to be brought in from neighboring cities and rural areas, because there are no electricity production plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Bartlett
Bartlett residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in June.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Bartlett, Tennessee
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis Light, Gas and Water | BUNDLED | 11.62 | 133.95 | 5,148,918.36 | 598,279,833 |
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 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 $133.95 per month. With an estimated 19,140 total residential customers, Memphis Light, Gas and Water is the largest electricity supplier in the city.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Collierville averages 4,202.73 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person due to electricity use. This adds up to total emissions of 212,948,102.39 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 13th highest for total emissions in Tennessee. The electricity used in Collierville has to be brought in from neighboring cities and rural areas, because there are no electricity production plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Collierville
Collierville residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in June.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Collierville, Tennessee
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis Light, Gas and Water | BUNDLED | 11.62 | 133.95 | 5,148,918.36 | 598,279,833 |
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
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | TN | Natural Gas | 5,576,327 | 1,949,898,953.36 | 349.67 | |||
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
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.
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 Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Memphis Light, Gas and Water | 413,968 |
