City of Memphis, Tennessee (Utility Company) RS Standard Residential Rate

$0.1584per kWh, all in

$1,901a year at 1,000 kWh/mo

$15.10fixed, before any usage

$0.1324utility'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.

Rooftop solar on this tariff

A 7 kW system costing $21,000 before incentives would save $731 a year on this tariff, paying back in 29 years. No federal tax credit is included: Section 25D ended on December 31, 2025.

no sell rate filed and this utility reports no residential net metering - exports credited at zero. Compare across this state →

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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