Nashville Electric Service residential customers paid an average of 13.47¢/kWh in 2024 —
8% above the Tennessee average of 12.42¢/kWh (EIA-861).
It served 417,640 residential customers across 7 TN counties.
Territories are fixed by address, but the cheapest nearby utility, City of Springfield (11.47¢), works out about $217/yr less at 10,800 kWh/yr.
How Nashville Electric Service compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs Nashville Electric Service, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Springfield | 11.47 | 7,675 | -2.01 | -$217 |
| City of Dickson | 11.65 | 30,808 | -1.82 | -$197 |
| Middle Tennessee E M C | 11.76 | 307,370 | -1.71 | -$184 |
| City of Gallatin | 11.78 | 23,204 | -1.69 | -$182 |
| Columbia Power System | 12.00 | 31,166 | -1.47 | -$158 |
| Tri-County Elec Member Corp | 12.33 | 24,824 | -1.14 | -$123 |
| Duck River Elec Member Corp | 12.50 | 71,342 | -0.97 | -$105 |
| Cumberland Elec Member Corp | 12.99 | 100,585 | -0.48 | -$52 |
| Nashville Electric Service (this page) | 13.47 | 417,640 | — | — |
8 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with Nashville Electric Service. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than Nashville Electric Service customers at the same usage. Territories are fixed by address — these gaps measure cost differences between areas, not options you can pick between.
Where Nashville Electric Service customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | Nashville Electric Service premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davidson | City of Newbern | 10.34 | +$338 |
| Robertson | City of Springfield | 11.47 | +$217 |
| Cheatham | City of Dickson | 11.65 | +$197 |
| Rutherford | Middle Tennessee E M C | 11.76 | +$184 |
| Williamson | Middle Tennessee E M C | 11.76 | +$184 |
| Wilson | Middle Tennessee E M C | 11.76 | +$184 |
| Sumner | City of Gallatin | 11.78 | +$182 |
Multiple utilities in one county means adjoining territories, not household choice — you cannot switch wires companies.
Rate trend and size
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average price, ¢/kWh | 13.44 | 13.47 | +0.2% |
| Residential customers | 405,896 | 417,640 | +2.9% |
Ownership: Municipal. Statewide context: Tennessee electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a Nashville Electric Service bill
Tennessee is a regulated retail market — Nashville Electric Service customers cannot choose a different supplier; rates are set in utility-commission proceedings. Official information: tn.gov/tpuc.html.
Counties served (TN, EIA-861 2024)
Cheatham · Davidson · Robertson · Rutherford · Sumner · Williamson · Wilson
Head-to-head comparisons
- Nashville Electric Service vs Middle Tennessee E M C
- Nashville Electric Service vs Cumberland Elec Member Corp
- Nashville Electric Service vs Duck River Elec Member Corp
Questions people ask
- Is Nashville Electric Service more expensive than other Tennessee utilities?
- Nashville Electric Service customers paid an average 13.47 cents/kWh in 2024 — 8% above the Tennessee volume-weighted average of 12.42 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from Nashville Electric Service?
- No — distribution territory is fixed by address and Tennessee has no residential supplier shopping. Rate changes go through the state utility commission (tn.gov/tpuc.html).
- How many customers does Nashville Electric Service have?
- 417,640 residential customers in Tennessee in 2024 across 7 counties, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: municipal.
About these numbers. Rates shown are averages computed from federal regulatory filings (EIA Form 861)
and public tariff databases — confirm with your utility before making decisions; your actual rate depends on your tariff,
usage, and riders. Distribution utility is determined by address and generally cannot be chosen; in retail-choice states
you may choose your supplier for the supply portion of the bill. Savings figures use 10,800 kWh/yr
(US average residential usage) and are estimates, not quotes. EnergySavings is an independent data project by CertiHomes
and is not affiliated with any utility, supplier, or government agency.