Electricity rates in Memphis, TN
Memphis (633,104 people, Shelby County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on City of Memphis pay about 13.77¢/kWh, 2% more than the Tennessee average.
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Electric companies serving Memphis
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Memphis | Municipal utility | 13.77¢ | $157 | 385K | 349 |
| Entergy Arkansas | Investor-owned utility | 12.83¢ | $374 | 1 | — |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Shelby County right now
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Outage history in Shelby County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 421 | 433 |
| Days with outages | 111 | 120 |
| Most customers out at once | 37,718 (8.9%) | 73,352 (17.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-02 | 2025-02-25 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (421 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Bartlett 13.8¢
- Ellendale 13.8¢
- Germantown 13.8¢
- Cordova 13.8¢
- Millington 13.8¢
- Lakeland 13.8¢
- Collierville 13.8¢
- Arlington 13.8¢
- Munford 13.9¢
- Piperton —
ZIP codes: 37501, 37544, 38101, 38103, 38104, 38105, 38106, 38107, 38108, 38109, 38111, 38112, 38113, 38114, 38115, 38116, 38117, 38118, 38119, 38120, 38122, 38124, 38125, 38126, 38127, 38128, 38130, 38131, 38132, 38133, 38134, 38135, 38136, 38137, 38141, 38145, 38148, 38150, 38151, 38152
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Memphis?
Most homes in Memphis get power from City of Memphis, where residential customers pay an average of 13.77¢/kWh including all charges. The Tennessee average is 13.56¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Memphis: Entergy Arkansas (12.83¢).
What is the average electric bill in Memphis?
About $157 a month, based on 1,142 kWh a month (the average for City of Memphis customers) at 13.77¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Memphis, TN?
3 utilities serve Memphis's ZIP codes: City of Memphis, Entergy Arkansas, Tennessee Valley Authority. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Memphis?
In 2025, customers in Shelby County averaged 7 hr 13 min without power. Outages hit 120 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-02-25, when 73,352 customers (17.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.