City of Memphis electricity rates
Municipal utility · Tennessee · SERC region
City of Memphis is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 385,015 homes in Tennessee. Its residential customers pay an average of 13.77¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 23% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07.
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City of Memphis bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $68.85 |
| 1,000 kWh | $137.70 |
| 1,500 kWh | $206.55 |
| 2,000 kWh | $275.40 |
City of Memphis residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| RS Standard Residential Ratetime-of-use | 2026-03-04 | $15.10 | 14.6¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| RS Time-of-Use Residential Ratetime-of-use | 2026-03-04 | $15.10 | 12.6¢ (12am–1pm, 7pm–12am) · 22.5¢ (1pm–7pm) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Memphis rate history
2015–2025: +36% change in the average residential rate (9.70¢ → 13.24¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | City of Memphis | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 349 | 260 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 2.23 | 1.88 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 2 hr 36 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 283 | 162 | 121 |
Outages in counties served (2025)
From ORNL EAGLE-I, which tracks customers without power every 15 minutes. These counts cover every utility in each county. Weighted across City of Memphis's counties, customers averaged 7 hr 13 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelby | 433 | 120 | 73,352 | 2025-02-25 |
City of Memphis service area
City of Memphis serves Shelby County in Tennessee and 83 ZIP codes.
Shelby
Cities: Memphis, Cordova, Bartlett, Collierville, Germantown, Ellendale, Lakeland, Arlington, Millington, Atoka, Brighton, Piperton, Mason
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 95% |
| Time-based rate programs | Time-of-use rates |
| Homes on time-based rates | 59 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Memphis at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | Transmission, Distribution, Bundled |
| Commercial rate | 13.42¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 7.84¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $1,666,276,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 13,713,352 MWh |
| Peak demand | 3,436 MW summer · 2,368 MW winter |
| Line losses | 3.5% |
| Balancing authority | TVA |
| EIA utility ID | 12293 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Memphis's electricity rate?
City of Memphis residential customers pay an average of 13.77¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07). That's 2% above the Tennessee average of 13.56¢ and 23% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Memphis electric bill?
About $157 a month. The average City of Memphis home uses 1,142 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $138.
How many customers does City of Memphis have?
City of Memphis serves 385,015 residential customers and 429,095 customers in total in Tennessee, across 1 county.
How reliable is City of Memphis?
In 2025, the average City of Memphis customer was without power for 5 hr 49 min (SAIDI) over 2.23 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 4 hr 43 min. The Tennessee average was 4 hr 20 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does City of Memphis offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 2 time-of-use residential plans, including RS Standard Residential Rate. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Sources: EIA-861 2025 and EIA-861M (through July 2026), OpenEI URDB, ORNL EAGLE-I, U.S. Census. Methodology. Spot an error? Rates change often, so confirm with City of Memphis before making decisions.