Cost to Run a Cable / Satellite Box in Tennessee
Tennessee's average residential electricity rate is 14.9¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 15th cheapest in the country, 21% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (24 hours/day (always on)), a cable / satellite box here costs $2.17 per month.
Per hour
0.3¢
at 15–30 W
Per day
7.2¢
24 hours/day (always on)
Per month
$2.17
15 kWh
Per year
$26.10
175 kWh
By usage level in Tennessee
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (12 hrs/day) | 3.6¢ | $1.09 | $13.05 |
| Typical (24 hrs/day) | 7.2¢ | $2.17 | $26.10 |
| Heavy (24 hrs/day) | $0.14 | $4.35 | $52.21 |
Tennessee vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a cable / satellite box in Tennessee?
At Tennessee's current average residential rate of 14.9¢/kWh (April 2026), a cable / satellite box with typical usage costs about 7.2¢ per day, $2.17 per month, or $26.10 per year.
Is running a cable / satellite box in Tennessee more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Tennessee's rate is about 21% below the U.S. average: $2.17 per month here versus $2.74 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Tennessee right now?
Tennessee residents pay an average of 14.9¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 15th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.