Cost to Run a Christmas Lights 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 (6 hours/day), a christmas lights here costs $1.32 per month.
Per hour
0.7¢
at 10–300 W
Per day
4.3¢
6 hours/day
Per month
$1.32
9.1 kWh
Per year
$15.88
110 kWh
By usage level in Tennessee
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (3 hrs/day) | 2.2¢ | $0.66 | $7.94 |
| Typical (6 hrs/day) | 4.3¢ | $1.32 | $15.88 |
| Heavy (12 hrs/day) | 8.7¢ | $2.64 | $31.75 |
Tennessee vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a christmas lights in Tennessee?
At Tennessee's current average residential rate of 14.5¢/kWh (May 2026), a christmas lights with typical usage costs about 4.3¢ per day, $1.32 per month, or $15.88 per year.
Is running a christmas lights in Tennessee more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Tennessee's rate is about 21% below the U.S. average: $1.32 per month here versus $1.68 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.