Residential Energy Cost Comparison
The various forms of energy are usually measured in different ways, making it difficult for the consumer to compare the differences. Use the following table to compare energy cost on the same basis.
Residential Rates - July 2010
Type of Energy
Unit to Obtain One Million Btu
Current Residentail Cost
Cost Per Million Btu
Natural Gas (Inside)
1 MCF
$0.86 per ccf
$8.60
Natural Gas (Outside)
1 MCF
$0.95 per ccf
$9.50
Electric (Gallatin)
293 kWh
$0.08535 per kWh
$26.37
Electric (CEMC)
293 kWh
$0.08776 per kWh
$25.71
Electric (Tri-County)
293 kWh
$0.09022 per kWh
$26.43
Electric (NES)
293 k Wh
$0.09138 per k Wh
$26.77
Propane
11 Gallons
$2.19 per Gallon
$24.09
*Rate comparison based on information obtained from electric distributor wedsites, current local residential propane rates; and does not include any service charges, fuel cost adjustments, or other charges.
Last Revised: Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 06:42 AM