RS Standard Residential Rate
City of Memphis, Tennessee (Utility Company) · Time-of-use + tiered · filed 2026
$0.1584per kWh, all in
$1,901a year at 1,000 kWh/mo
$15.10fixed, before any usage
$0.1216utility's actual average
What this tariff charges
| Fixed charge | $15.10 per month |
|---|---|
| Structure | Time-of-use + tiered |
| Filed | 2026-03-04 |
Energy rates
The charged price is the base rate plus its adjustment. Adjustments carry fuel and rider costs and are frequently most of the bill, so a comparison built on the base rate alone is meaningless.
Period 0
| Tier | Up to | Base | Adjustment | Charged $/kWh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 500.0 kWh | 0.10154 | 0.04470 | 0.14624 |
| 2 | no limit | 0.10035 | 0.04470 | 0.14505 |
Period 1
| Tier | Up to | Base | Adjustment | Charged $/kWh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 500.0 kWh | 0.09742 | 0.04470 | 0.14212 |
| 2 | no limit | 0.09625 | 0.04470 | 0.14095 |
Period 2
| Tier | Up to | Base | Adjustment | Charged $/kWh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 500.0 kWh | 0.09494 | 0.04470 | 0.13964 |
| 2 | no limit | 0.09377 | 0.04470 | 0.13847 |
What it costs at different usage levels
| kWh per month | Annual total | Effective $/kWh |
|---|---|---|
| 500 | $1,043.31 | $0.1739 |
| 1000 | $1,901.01 | $0.1584 |
| 2000 | $3,613.11 | $0.1505 |
Effective rate includes the fixed charge, which is why it falls as usage rises. This is a time-of-use tariff, so the result also depends on when power is used; an average residential pattern is assumed. Details →
City of Memphis, Tennessee (Utility Company) offers a cheaper tariff at this usage.
RS Time-of-Use Residential Rate comes to
$1,815.49 a year against this one's
$1,901.01 — a difference of
$86.
Eligibility rules may apply; check with the utility.
The utility's own description
This rate shall apply only to electric service to a single-family dwelling (including its appurtenances if served through the same meter), where the major use of electricity is for domestic purposes such as lighting, household appliances, and the personal comfort and convenience of those residing therein
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