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Cost to run an electric water heater in Tennessee

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$0.54/hour

Electric Water Heater at 4,000 W in Tennessee (13.42¢/kWh) · $48.96/month at 3 h/day

By hours of use

UsePer dayPer monthPer year
1 h/day$0.54$16.32$195.93
2 h/day$1.07$32.64$391.86
3 h/day$1.61$48.96$587.80
4 h/day$2.15$65.27$783.73
8 h/day$4.29$130.55$1,567.46
12 h/day$6.44$195.82$2,351.18
24 h/day$12.88$391.65$4,702.37

Tank water heaters use 3,000-5,500 W elements; a family typically runs them 2-4 hours a day. Heat-pump models use about a third.

Same appliance, nearby states

State¢/kWhPer month
Tennessee13.42$48.96
North Dakota13.31$48.55
Utah13.31$48.55
Idaho13.37$48.77
Nebraska13.54$49.39
Kentucky13.80$50.34
Arkansas14.37$52.42

FAQ

How much does it cost to run an electric water heater in Tennessee?

At 4,000 W and 13.42¢/kWh: $0.54 per hour, $1.61 per day and $48.96 per month at 3 h/day.

How does Tennessee compare with other states?

The same use costs $46.40/month in Nevada (cheapest) and $172.11/month in Hawaii (most expensive); the US average is $66.25.

Price: EIA Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A (residential, August 2026 preliminary; released October 23, 2026).

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