Electricity rates in Memphis, TN
Memphis (population 609,647) is served by Memphis Light, Gas and Water. A typical home on its cheapest plan open to any household, RS TOU, pays about $161 a month, 13.41¢ per kWh all-in: 1% below the Tennessee average of the last 12 months.
Utility MLGWPopulation Census 2025 estimateState average EIA, 12 months to July 2026
Typical all-in priceRS TOU
MLGW plans for a Memphis home
| Plan | Typical bill | All-in ¢/kWh | Summer weekday windows | EV, 1,000 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RSChecked | $165/mo | 13.79 | Same price all day | $34/mo |
| RS TOUChecked | $161/mo | 13.41 | Peak 1 pm–7 pm | $30/mo |
Typical bill: average Tennessee use of 1,198 kWh a month, shaped hour by hour (NREL ResStock), averaged over the year. EV: Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD, 275 kWh a month from the wall, charging from its cheapest start hour. Full MLGW tariff details and sources.
Memphis electricity: common questions
Who provides electricity in Memphis, TN?
Memphis Light, Gas and Water serves Memphis, according to Memphis Light, Gas and Water - About. The name on your bill is the authority.
How much is electricity per kWh in Memphis?
On MLGW’s RS TOU plan, a typical Tennessee home using 1,198 kWh a month pays about 13.41¢ per kWh all-in before taxes, or $161 a month. The Tennessee average over the last 12 months was 13.56¢ (EIA).
How much does it cost to charge an EV in Memphis?
Driving 1,000 miles a month in a Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD adds about $30 a month on MLGW’s RS TOU plan when charging starts at its cheapest hour (12 am), against about $153 of gasoline for a 25.5 mpg car.
When is electricity cheapest in Memphis?
Only on a time-of-use plan does the hour matter. On MLGW’s RS TOU, summer weekday prices are highest in these windows: RS TOU: Peak 1 pm–7 pm. Running dishwashers, laundry and EV charging outside them costs less. Find the cheapest hour for an appliance.
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Other cities in Tennessee
Utility for Memphis: Memphis Light, Gas and Water - About. Sources: population, Census Bureau Vintage 2025 estimates; city location, Census Gazetteer; service territory, Electric Retail Service Territories (HIFLD/ORNL, from EIA-861); tariffs, see the MLGW page.