Shelby County, Tennessee Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Shelby County, Tennessee Electricity Overview
Shelby County's average residential electricity rate is 11.76 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 27.07% less than the national average price of 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour.
Shelby County is home to over 916,371 residents and produces 102,722 megawatt hours of electricity from solar sources, or 0.11 megawatt hour per capita. This ranks Shelby County 358th out of 3230 counties in the US for solar megawatt hours generated per person.
Shelby County is the 10th worst polluting county in Tennessee when considering emissions per person.
Emitting 4,081,869,097.31 kilograms of CO2 gases, Shelby County has the 54th highest pollution level from electricity consumption out of 3230 counties in the United States.
Shelby County produces 102,722 megawatt hours from solar energy, ranking it 4th in the state out of 95 counties for total megawatt hours produced using solar power.
Usage of non-renewable fuel sources for electricity production has increased by 24.84% in Shelby County power generating plants.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
12,992,693 MWh
Consumption per Capita
14.18 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
5,952,250 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
102,722 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
5,849,528 MWh
Production per Capita
6.5 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
4,081,869,097 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,454.38 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Memphis
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Memphis Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
12.22¢ per kWh
- 7.48% lower than last month
- 7.07% higher than April last year
- 4.22% lower than the Tennessee average
- 27.73% lower than the US average
- 86th in the state out of 494 cities
- The state rank has increased by 197 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 16 since April last year
- 4,266th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 3,161 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 85 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
11.84¢ per kWh
- 0.57% higher than last month
- 1.1% lower than April last year
- 3.76% lower than the Tennessee average
- 26.55% lower than the US average
- 102nd in the state out of 494 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 29 since April last year
- 4,055th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 69 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 801 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$98.56 per month
- 6.64% lower than last month
- 4.4% higher than April last year
- 14.91% lower than the Tennessee average
- 12.58% lower than the US average
- 16th in the state out of 494 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 9 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 6 since April last year
- 10,616th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1,136 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,311 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$135.83 per month
- 0.26% higher than last month
- 3.46% lower than April last year
- 4.5% lower than the Tennessee average
- 0.18% lower than the US average
- 109th in the state out of 494 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 25 since April last year
- 15,915th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 104 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 801 since April last year
Memphis, TN Electricity Overview
Memphis has an average residential electricity rate of 11.84 cents per kilowatt hour. Thankfully for the inhabitants, this price is below both the Tennessee and national average prices of 12.30 and 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. Natural gas is one of the major fuel types used in the nation, and Memphis is in on the action. They produce 5,850,963.42 megawatt hours from the use of natural gas as the fuel source. This amount ranks the city as the highest in the state out of 505 cities for totalnatural gas generation. With annual production of 5,849,528 megawatt hours, the city is the 2nd highest generator of electricity in Tennessee.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Memphis averages 4,651.76 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person due to electricity use. This adds up to total emissions of 2,888,975,379.81 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city highest for total emissions in Tennessee. The city is home to one power plant. Memphis' primary fuel source used for electricity generation is Natural Gas. They generate 100.02% of the total generation in the city from this fuel type.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Memphis
Memphis residential electric rates are highest in August and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Memphis, Tennessee
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis Light, Gas and Water | BUNDLED | 11.76 | 135.72 | 5,180,180.94 | 609,058,903 |
Zips with electric coverage in Memphis, Tennessee include: 38016, 38128, 38109, 38134, 38002, 38125, 38111, 38116, 38127, 38118, 38018 and 22 other zip code(s).
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Bartlett, TN Electricity Overview
Bartlett has an average residential electricity rate of 11.84 cents per kilowatt hour. Thankfully for the inhabitants, this price is below both the Tennessee and national average prices of 12.30 and 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The nationwide average monthly residential power bill is $138.02, while the Bartlett average is 1.58% lower at $135.83 per month. With an estimated 17,284 total residential customers, Memphis Light, Gas and Water is the largest electricity supplier in the city.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Bartlett averages 4,140.9 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person due to electricity use. This adds up to total emissions of 238,677,258.66 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 12th highest for total emissions in Tennessee. The electricity used in Bartlett has to be brought in from neighboring cities and rural areas, because there are no electricity production plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Bartlett
Bartlett residential electric rates are highest in August and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Bartlett, Tennessee
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis Light, Gas and Water | BUNDLED | 11.76 | 135.72 | 5,180,180.94 | 609,058,903 |
Zips with electric coverage in Bartlett, Tennessee include: 38134, 38002, 38135, 38053, 38133, 38029
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Collierville, TN Electricity Overview
Collierville has an average residential electricity rate of 11.84 cents per kilowatt hour. Thankfully for the inhabitants, this price is below both the Tennessee and national average prices of 12.30 and 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The nationwide average monthly residential power bill is $138.02, while the Collierville average is 1.58% lower at $135.83 per month. With an estimated 19,226 total residential customers, Memphis Light, Gas and Water is the largest electricity supplier in the city.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Collierville averages 4,140.9 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person due to electricity use. This adds up to total emissions of 209,815,194.9 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 14th highest for total emissions in Tennessee. The electricity used in Collierville has to be brought in from neighboring cities and rural areas, because there are no electricity production plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Collierville
Collierville residential electric rates are highest in August and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Collierville, Tennessee
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis Light, Gas and Water | BUNDLED | 11.76 | 135.72 | 5,180,180.94 | 609,058,903 |
Zips with electric coverage in Collierville, Tennessee include: 38017, 38125, 38139
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Electricity Production in Shelby County, Tennessee
Power Plants in Shelby County, Tennessee
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | TN | Natural Gas | 5,849,528 | 2,025,662,473.66 | 346.3 | |||
Millington Solar FarmSR Millington, LLC (100.00%) | Millington | TN | Solar | 102,722 |
Shelby County, Tennessee Details
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a county. Shelby County averages 4,454.38 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity consumption. Total emissions in the county are 4,081,869,097.31 kilograms, which is the 54th highest total amount of pollution for all counties in the US. The county has the 331st most electricity generation plants of any county in the country, with 2 total plants.
Providers In Each City in Shelby County:
- Arlington, Tennessee:
- Memphis Light, Gas and Water: 97.73%
- Chickasaw Electric Cooperative: 2.27%
- Bartlett, Tennessee:
- Memphis Light, Gas and Water: 100.00%
- Collierville, Tennessee:
- Memphis Light, Gas and Water: 100.00%
- Germantown, Tennessee:
- Memphis Light, Gas and Water: 100.00%
- Lakeland, Tennessee:
- Memphis Light, Gas and Water: 100.00%
- Memphis, Tennessee:
- Memphis Light, Gas and Water: 100.00%
- Millington, Tennessee:
- Memphis Light, Gas and Water: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Shelby County, Tennessee?
By total customer count, Memphis Light, Gas and Water is the largest electricity company in Shelby County, Tennessee.
How many power plants are located in Shelby County, Tennessee?
Shelby County, Tennessee is home to 2 active power plants producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
Which electricity companies offer service in Shelby County, Tennessee?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Memphis Light, Gas and Water | 415,820 |
