Cost to Run a Cable / Satellite Box in Tennessee
Tennessee's average residential electricity rate is 14.5¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 12th cheapest in the country, 21% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (24 hours/day (always on)), a cable / satellite box here costs $2.12 per month.
Per hour
0.3¢
at 15–30 W
Per day
7.0¢
24 hours/day (always on)
Per month
$2.12
15 kWh
Per year
$25.40
175 kWh
By usage level in Tennessee
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (12 hrs/day) | 3.5¢ | $1.06 | $12.70 |
| Typical (24 hrs/day) | 7.0¢ | $2.12 | $25.40 |
| Heavy (24 hrs/day) | $0.14 | $4.23 | $50.81 |
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 14.5¢/kWh (May 2026), a cable / satellite box with typical usage costs about 7.0¢ per day, $2.12 per month, or $25.40 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: $2.12 per month here versus $2.68 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Tennessee right now?
Tennessee residents pay an average of 14.5¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 12th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.