Cost to Run a Cable / Satellite Box in Tennessee
Tennessee's average residential electricity rate is 13.7¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 6th cheapest in the country, 25% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (24 hours/day (always on)), a cable / satellite box here costs $2.00 per month.
Per hour
0.3¢
at 15–30 W
Per day
6.6¢
24 hours/day (always on)
Per month
$2.00
15 kWh
Per year
$24.00
175 kWh
By usage level in Tennessee
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (12 hrs/day) | 3.3¢ | $1.00 | $12.00 |
| Typical (24 hrs/day) | 6.6¢ | $2.00 | $24.00 |
| Heavy (24 hrs/day) | $0.13 | $4.00 | $48.00 |
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 13.7¢/kWh (July 2026), a cable / satellite box with typical usage costs about 6.6¢ per day, $2.00 per month, or $24.00 per year.
Is running a cable / satellite box in Tennessee more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Tennessee's rate is about 25% below the U.S. average: $2.00 per month here versus $2.67 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Tennessee right now?
Tennessee residents pay an average of 13.7¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 6th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.