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Electricity in Tennessee

What power costs in Tennessee, whether plug-in solar is legal, and the rules on rebates, lawn equipment and clotheslines.

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13.4¢per kWh, August 202626% below the U.S. average of 18.2¢
1,154kWh a month, average home (2024)U.S. average: 863 kWh
$155a month at today’s price2024 actual average: $143

Plug-in solar

No bill yet Not under a dedicated law. Tennessee has no plug-in solar bill so far. The full rules for Tennessee.

A typical 800 W kit on a south-facing balcony railing would make about 771 kWh a year here, worth roughly $88 at Tennessee’s current price if you use 85% of it at home.

What everyday things cost in Tennessee

Space heater on high, one hour$0.20Heater cost calculator
Charging an EV at home, per 100 miles$4.34EV charging calculator
100 W of always-on load, per year$118Standby calculator
Swapping 15 old bulbs for LEDs, per year$112LED calculator

Home energy rebates

Tennessee wasn’t listed as taking applications for the federal Home Energy Rebate programs (HOMES or HEAR) in an Oct 12, 2026 review of state program pages. Programs open and close as money runs out, so check your state energy office. The federal tax credits for efficiency upgrades and home solar ended after 2025. What’s left in 2026.

Gas lawn equipment

We don’t list any local gas leaf blower bans in Tennessee yet. All local bans.

Clotheslines

Tennessee has no right-to-dry law, so HOA rules on clotheslines generally stand. Right-to-dry laws.

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