Cost to Run a Electric Furnace 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 (5 hours/day), a electric furnace here costs $264 per month.
Per hour
$1.74
at 10,000–20,000 W
Per day
$8.70
5 hours/day
Per month
$264
1,824 kWh
Per year
$3,176
21,900 kWh
By usage level in Tennessee
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (2.5 hrs/day) | $4.35 | $132 | $1,588 |
| Typical (5 hrs/day) | $8.70 | $264 | $3,176 |
| Heavy (10 hrs/day) | $17.40 | $529 | $6,351 |
Tennessee vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a electric furnace in Tennessee?
At Tennessee's current average residential rate of 14.5¢/kWh (May 2026), a electric furnace with typical usage costs about $8.70 per day, $264 per month, or $3,176 per year.
Is running a electric furnace in Tennessee more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Tennessee's rate is about 21% below the U.S. average: $264 per month here versus $336 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.