Southwest Tennessee E M C Rates: Average Bill & Price per kWh

Residential rates for Southwest Tennessee E M C and how they compare to the Tennessee average — 2024 EIA-861 annual data.

Data through 2024 EIA-861, verified Oct 11, 2026

Residential customers of Southwest Tennessee E M C average $166.51/month at 12.9¢/kWh — below the Tennessee average of $168.28.

Avg bill (2024)$166.51/moannual average Rate12.9¢/kWh Res. customers43,750 Bill rank#4 in TNof tracked utilities

Where Southwest Tennessee E M C rates are heading

Annual residential figures from Form EIA-861, 2019–2024.

Southwest Tennessee E M C price per kWh (annual) ▲ 12.4% over 2019–2024
Southwest Tennessee E M C price per kWh (annual) 11.3¢ 12.1¢ 12.9¢ 12.9¢ 2019 2024
YearRateAvg billRes. customers
2019 11.48¢/kWh $155.02/mo 42,360
2020 11.34¢/kWh $144.93/mo 42,595
2021 11.65¢/kWh $152.28/mo 43,116
2022 12.84¢/kWh $169.88/mo 43,337
2023 12.58¢/kWh $157.60/mo 43,527
2024 12.9¢/kWh $166.51/mo 43,750

Rate context in Tennessee

Statewide residential price trend (12 months) — context for Southwest Tennessee E M C's 2024 annual figure.

Tennessee price per kWh (12 months) ▲ 6.5% over Jul 25–Jun 26
Tennessee price per kWh (12 months) 12.8¢ 13.9¢ 15.1¢ 14.1¢ Jul 25 Jun 26

Southwest Tennessee E M C vs its state

Annual utility averages next to the latest statewide monthly figure — different windows, both labeled.

MeasureSouthwest Tennessee E M CTennessee (latest month)
Avg bill $166.51/mo $168.28/mo
Rate 12.9¢/kWh 14.07¢/kWh

Common questions

How much is the average electric bill with Southwest Tennessee E M C?

Southwest Tennessee E M C residential customers averaged $166.51 per month in 2024 (EIA-861 annual data) — about $1,998.15 per year.

What does Southwest Tennessee E M C charge per kWh?

Southwest Tennessee E M C averaged 12.9¢ per kWh for residential service in 2024 (annual revenue divided by sales, EIA-861). Actual rates depend on your plan and season.

How does Southwest Tennessee E M C compare to the Tennessee average?

Southwest Tennessee E M C bills average $166.51 — lower than the Tennessee average of $168.28 (latest EIA month).

How many customers does Southwest Tennessee E M C serve?

Southwest Tennessee E M C served 43,750 residential customers in 2024, per EIA-861 — one of the largest utilities we track in TN.

Data: Form EIA-861, 2024 annual residential figures for Southwest Tennessee E M C. Bill = residential revenue ÷ customers ÷ 12; rate = revenue ÷ sales. State context uses the latest EIA monthly data. See methodology.