TN ENERGY GUIDE
Home Energy Independence Plan for Tennessee
Tennessee faces tornado and severe storm risks. TVA serves much of the state and offers some solar programs.
Tennessee Grid Reliability
Reliability
3/10
High Risk
EIA SAIDI/SAIFI 2023
Outages / Year
1.5
per customer
EIA SAIFI 2023
Avg. Duration
14.3
hours
EIA SAIDI 2023
Electricity Rate
12.8¢
per kWh
EIA 2026-02
Primary Outage Risks in Tennessee
Tornadoes
Severe thunderstorms
Ice storms
Flooding
Tennessee Energy Sources
Natural Gas40%
Coal20%
Nuclear18%
Renewables22%
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration
Tennessee Incentives & Rebates
Tennessee has no state solar tax credit. TVA offers programs through local utilities including Green Invest. Net metering limited. Note: The federal 30% residential solar tax credit expired December 31, 2025 for customer-owned systems. Solar leases and PPAs may still offer indirect savings from the commercial tax credit. Check with a tax advisor for current eligibility. Source: DSIRE.
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