A Typical 13.5 kWh Battery in Tennessee
Backup, cost, and time-of-use bill savings
Installed Cost
$13,500
State Rebate
None
Net Cost
$13,500
Backup (essentials)
15 hrs
Avg Outages
7 hrs/yr
Bill Savings/yr
$200
Bill-Savings Payback
40 yrs
15-Year Savings
-$9,788
Tennessee Battery Rebates
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Federal 25D Credit (Expired Dec 31, 2025)
The 30% federal Residential Clean Energy Credit covered standalone home batteries through December 31, 2025. Batteries installed in 2026 no longer qualify.
Varies
Tennessee State & Utility Programs
Tennessee has no statewide battery rebate; TVA offers limited storage pilots. View full rebate detail →
Battery Backup & Savings by City in Tennessee
| City | Bill Savings/yr | Outage Hrs/yr | Population ↓ | Utility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville | $208 | 5 hrs | 689,447 | Nashville Electric |
| Memphis | $224 | 6 hrs | 650,618 | MLGW |
| Knoxville | $180 | 6 hrs | 190,740 | Knoxville Utilities |
| Chattanooga | $192 | 8 hrs | 181,099 | EPB |
| Clarksville | $200 | 7 hrs | 166,722 | CDE Lightband |
| Murfreesboro | $172 | 9 hrs | 152,769 | Murfreesboro Electric |
| Franklin | $172 | 7 hrs | 83,454 | Nashville Electric |
| Jackson | $220 | 6 hrs | 68,205 | Jackson Energy Authority |
| Johnson City | $212 | 5 hrs | 66,678 | Johnson City Power |
| Bartlett | $180 | 6 hrs | 59,050 | MLGW |
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A typical home battery (e.g. a Tesla Powerwall) is ~13.5 kWh.
Quick Facts: Tennessee
- 🔌 Avg outages: 7 hrs/yr
- ⚡ Electricity: $0.118/kWh
- 📊 Peak/off-peak gap: $0.05/kWh
- 🏭 Top utility: TVA