EIA data through August 2026 · updated 2026-10-29

Middle Tennessee E M C electricity rates

Middle Tennessee E M C (cooperative) residential customers paid about 12.9¢ per kWh (Jan–Aug 2026) — an average bill of $148 for 1,261 kWh a month.

Avg. home price12.9¢per kWh
Residential customers307,370TN, 2024
Avg. monthly use1,261kWh
Commercial11.4¢per kWh
Industrial6.7¢per kWh

What a month costs with Middle Tennessee E M C

500 kWh / month$65
900 kWh / month$116
1,200 kWh / month$155

Monthly cost at the average price of 12.9¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.

Price trend

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Tennessee averageU.S. averageMiddle Tennessee E M C
Aug 202613.4¢per kWh
vs. 1 year ago+2.5%13.1¢
vs. 5 years ago+20.5%11.1¢
Record high15.1¢Mar 2026
Avg. home bill$2061,532 kWh, Aug
EIA forecast, East South Central14.7¢Dec 2027

Hover or tap the chart for exact monthly values. Source: EIA-861M (monthly, latest months preliminary); forecast: EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook (October 2026) for the East South Central region, which includes Alabama, Kentucky, Mississippi, Tennessee.

ZIP codes served

Averages, not a quote. Prices here are what each utility’s residential customers paid on average (revenue ÷ kWh sold, fixed charges included), as reported to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Your own rate depends on your plan, season and usage — check your bill or your utility’s tariff.

Questions

What is Middle Tennessee E M C’s electricity rate?

About 12.9¢ per kWh for residential customers (Jan–Aug 2026 average, EIA-861M), including fixed charges spread over usage.

What is the average Middle Tennessee E M C electric bill?

$148 a month in 2024, for an average of 1,261 kWh (EIA-861).

Is Middle Tennessee E M C cheaper than the Tennessee average?

Yes: 12.9¢ versus the Tennessee average of 13.4¢ (Aug 2026).