Nashville Electric Service electricity rates
Municipal utility · Tennessee · SERC region
Nashville Electric Service is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 424,808 homes in Tennessee. Its residential customers pay an average of 14.22¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 21% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07.
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Nashville Electric Service bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $71.10 |
| 1,000 kWh | $142.20 |
| 1,500 kWh | $213.30 |
| 2,000 kWh | $284.40 |
Nashville Electric Service residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| RS Residential Service (Less than 500 kWh)time-of-use | 2026-03-01 | $16.56 | 13.3¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| RS Residential Service (500 kWh - 2000kWh)time-of-use | 2026-03-01 | $24.29 | 13.3¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| RS Residential Service (2000 kWh - 4000kWh)time-of-use | 2026-03-01 | $32.29 | 13.3¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| RS Residential Service (4000 kWh - 6000kWh)time-of-use | 2026-03-01 | $38.54 | 13.3¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| RS Residential Service (Over 6000kWh)time-of-use | 2026-03-01 | $44.58 | 13.3¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Nashville Electric Service rate history
2015–2025: +27% change in the average residential rate (11.03¢ → 14.04¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Nashville Electric Service | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 0 | 260 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.00 | 1.88 | 1.34 |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 83 | 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 Nashville Electric Service's counties, customers averaged 3 hr 2 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheatham | 381 | 62 | 2,990 | 2025-08-20 |
| Davidson | 276 | 91 | 50,463 | 2025-04-05 |
| Sumner | 194 | 56 | 9,303 | 2025-04-05 |
| Robertson | 184 | 52 | 6,891 | 2025-05-17 |
| Wilson | 84 | 50 | 4,316 | 2025-04-05 |
| Rutherford | 76 | 49 | 16,030 | 2025-02-10 |
| Williamson | 63 | 38 | 10,700 | 2025-09-06 |
Nashville Electric Service service area
Nashville Electric Service serves 7 counties in Tennessee and 70 ZIP codes.
Cheatham, Davidson, Robertson, Rutherford, Sumner, Williamson, Wilson
Cities: Nashville, Franklin, Hendersonville, Smyrna, Brentwood, Hermitage, La Vergne, Gallatin, Mount Juliet, Goodlettsville, Fairview, Nolensville, Greenbrier, Millersville, Green Hill, Forest Hills, Oak Hill, Ashland City, White Bluff, Belle Meade, Shackle Island, Kingston Springs, Lakewood, Pegram, Ridgetop, Rural Hill, Charlotte, Burns
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Nashville Electric Service at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 13.05¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 8.09¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $1,596,425,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 12,342,720 MWh |
| Peak demand | 2,611 MW summer · 2,841 MW winter |
| Line losses | 2.9% |
| Balancing authority | TVA |
| EIA utility ID | 13216 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Nashville Electric Service's electricity rate?
Nashville Electric Service residential customers pay an average of 14.22¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07). That's 5% above the Tennessee average of 13.56¢ and 21% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Nashville Electric Service electric bill?
About $148 a month. The average Nashville Electric Service home uses 1,040 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $142.
How many customers does Nashville Electric Service have?
Nashville Electric Service serves 424,808 residential customers and 470,927 customers in total in Tennessee, across 7 counties.
How reliable is Nashville Electric Service?
In 2025, the average Nashville Electric Service customer was without power for 0 min (SAIDI) over 0.00 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 83 min. The Tennessee average was 4 hr 20 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Nashville Electric Service offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 5 time-of-use residential plans, including RS Residential Service (Less than 500 kWh). 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 Nashville Electric Service before making decisions.