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Alexandria city, Virginia Electricity Overview

There was a 2.48% decline in CO2 emissions per capita in the most recent year in Alexandria city.

Roughly 55.00% of Alexandria city's electricity is produced using non-renewable fuels, making it the 721st highest ranked county out of 3230 counties in the US for total megawatt hours produced from non-renewable fuel types.

As the 808th highest county in the United States for non-renewable production per capita, Alexandria city produces 0.52 megawatt hours per person per year.

Over 45.00% of Alexandria city's electricity production comes from renewable fuel types, ranking Alexandria city at 29th in Virginia for total sustainable electricity production.

The average monthly residential electric bill in Alexandria city is 2.10% lower than the US average monthly residential expense.

By megawatt hours sold, the largest electricity company in Alexandria city is Dominion Energy.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    2,348,109 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    15.1 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    145,783 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    65,602 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    80,181 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    0.94 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    947,217,683 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    6,090.45 kg

Recent Energy News in Alexandria

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Electricity Production from Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste

Electricity Production from All Fuel Types

Electricity Emission from Production from Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste

Electricity Emission from Production from Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste

Electricity Emission from Production from All Fuel Types

Alexandria Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Electricity Rate for February, 2024

13.32¢ per kWh

  • 2.1% higher than last month
  • 4.74% lower than February last year
  • 5.04% lower than the Virginia average
  • 18.25% lower than the US average
  • 394th in the state out of 659 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 46 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 46 since February last year
  • 9,230th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 929 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,313 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate

13.89¢ per kWh

  • 0.4% lower than last month
  • 1.37% higher than February last year
  • 3.4% lower than the Virginia average
  • 17.99% lower than the US average
  • 440th in the state out of 659 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 143 since February last year
  • 9,300th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 2 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 815 since February last year

Average Residential Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$140.17 per month

  • 17.25% lower than last month
  • 4.54% higher than February last year
  • 13.76% lower than the Virginia average
  • 11.81% higher than the US average
  • 338th in the state out of 659 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 54 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 17,587th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 693 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 410 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill

$135.34 per month

  • 0.38% higher than last month
  • 3.05% lower than February last year
  • 7% lower than the Virginia average
  • 2.12% higher than the US average
  • 394th in the state out of 659 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 4 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since February last year
  • 14,326th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 251 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,303 since February last year

Average Commercial Electricity Rate for February, 2024

8.66¢ per kWh

  • 8.28% lower than last month
  • 4.04% lower than February last year
  • 18.31% lower than the Virginia average
  • 36.43% lower than the US average
  • 337th in the state out of 659 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since February last year
  • 3,458th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1,714 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 472 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate

8.83¢ per kWh

  • 0.34% lower than last month
  • 6.96% lower than February last year
  • 16.42% lower than the Virginia average
  • 37.45% lower than the US average
  • 338th in the state out of 659 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 2,088th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 349 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,304 since February last year

Average Commercial Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$1,441.76 per month

  • 5.08% lower than last month
  • 10.78% higher than February last year
  • 44.51% higher than the Virginia average
  • 13.82% lower than the US average
  • 659th in the state out of 659 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 3 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 25,854th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 72 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 14 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill

$1,493.96 per month

  • 0.79% higher than last month
  • 2.48% higher than February last year
  • 45.76% higher than the Virginia average
  • 9.04% lower than the US average
  • 658th in the state out of 659 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since February last year
  • 25,851st in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 312 since February last year

Average Industrial Electricity Rate for February, 2024

7.75¢ per kWh

  • 1.57% lower than last month
  • 4.97% lower than February last year
  • 12.3% lower than the Virginia average
  • 21.3% lower than the US average
  • 338th in the state out of 659 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since February last year
  • 11,096th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1,152 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 2,611 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate

8.34¢ per kWh

  • 0.4% lower than last month
  • 3.75% higher than February last year
  • 9.89% lower than the Virginia average
  • 18.27% lower than the US average
  • 338th in the state out of 659 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 2 since February last year
  • 14,363rd in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 51 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 5,501 since February last year

Average Industrial Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$35,731.16 per month

  • 7.31% lower than last month
  • 43.26% lower than February last year
  • 23.16% lower than the Virginia average
  • 16.56% higher than the US average
  • 557th in the state out of 659 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 43 since February last year
  • 20,951st in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 17 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 2,264 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill

$47,043.49 per month

  • 4.6% lower than last month
  • 27.05% lower than February last year
  • 12.78% lower than the Virginia average
  • 38% higher than the US average
  • 557th in the state out of 659 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 8 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 46 since February last year
  • 21,327th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 931 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,605 since February last year

Alexandria Electricity Production and Emission Data

Average Electricity Production from All Fuel Types for February, 2024

10,098 MWh

  • 12.78% lower than last month
  • 15.96% lower than February last year
  • 16.48% lower than the Virginia average
  • 56.39% lower than the US average
  • 10th in the state out of 42 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 2 since February last year
  • 402nd in the US out of 2,738 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 29 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 68 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from All

12,138.38 MWh

  • 2.34% lower than last month
  • 1.55% higher than February last year
  • 5.32% lower than the Virginia average
  • 52.79% lower than the US average
  • 9th in the state out of 42 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since February last year
  • 374th in the US out of 2,738 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 13 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 105 since February last year

Average Electricity Emission from All Fuel Types for February, 2024

21,768,362.8 MWh

  • 11.54% lower than last month
  • 0.31% lower than February last year
  • 179.34% higher than the Virginia average
  • 125.42% higher than the US average
  • 5th in the state out of 42 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 186th in the US out of 2,699 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 16 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 3 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Emission from All

25,381,264.74 MWh

  • 1.74% lower than last month
  • 0.01% higher than February last year
  • 209.36% higher than the Virginia average
  • 117.82% higher than the US average
  • 5th in the state out of 42 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since February last year
  • 201st in the US out of 2,699 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 2 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 32 since February last year

Average Electricity Production from Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste Fuel Types for February, 2024

5,554.01 MWh

  • 12.78% lower than last month
  • 15.96% lower than February last year
  • 57.1% lower than the Virginia average
  • 27.09% lower than the US average
  • 2nd in the state out of 3 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 21st in the US out of 47 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste

6,676.11 MWh

  • 2.34% lower than last month
  • 1.55% higher than February last year
  • 49.8% lower than the Virginia average
  • 19.16% lower than the US average
  • 2nd in the state out of 3 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 20th in the US out of 47 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 2 since February last year

Average Electricity Production from Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste Fuel Types for February, 2024

4,543.99 MWh

  • 12.77% lower than last month
  • 15.96% lower than February last year
  • 57.11% lower than the Virginia average
  • 27.09% lower than the US average
  • 2nd in the state out of 3 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 21st in the US out of 47 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste

5,462.27 MWh

  • 2.33% lower than last month
  • 1.55% higher than February last year
  • 49.8% lower than the Virginia average
  • 19.16% lower than the US average
  • 2nd in the state out of 3 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 20th in the US out of 47 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 2 since February last year

Average Electricity Emission from Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste Fuel Types for February, 2024

11,972,853.5 MWh

  • 11.54% lower than last month
  • 0.31% lower than February last year
  • 44.54% lower than the Virginia average
  • 7.24% lower than the US average
  • 2nd in the state out of 3 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 19th in the US out of 47 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank is the same since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Emission from Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste

13,959,699.79 MWh

  • 1.74% lower than last month
  • 0.01% higher than February last year
  • 37.48% lower than the Virginia average
  • 0.71% higher than the US average
  • 2nd in the state out of 3 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 19th in the US out of 47 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank is the same since February last year

Average Electricity Emission from Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste Fuel Types for February, 2024

9,795,509.3 MWh

  • 11.54% lower than last month
  • 0.32% lower than February last year
  • 44.54% lower than the Virginia average
  • 7.24% lower than the US average
  • 2nd in the state out of 3 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 19th in the US out of 47 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank is the same since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Emission from Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste

11,421,564.95 MWh

  • 1.74% lower than last month
  • 0.01% higher than February last year
  • 37.48% lower than the Virginia average
  • 0.71% higher than the US average
  • 2nd in the state out of 3 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 19th in the US out of 47 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank is the same since February last year

Alexandria, VA Electricity Overview

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Alexandria's average residential electricity rate per kilowatt hour is 13.80 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 3.10% lower than Virginia's average rate of 14.24 cents and 13.85% less than the US average of 16.02 cents. Dominion Energy is the largest electricity provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold. Producing 0.94 megawatt hours per consumer living in the city, Alexandria ranks as the 21st highest producing city out of 676 cities in Virginia.

Emissions in Alexandria average 6,090.45 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity use, which ranks them as the 6th worst polluting city out of 676 cities in Virginia based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total emissions of the city from electricity consumption is 947,217,682.95 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 6th largest emissions amount in Virginia. Roughly 55.00% of Alexandria's electricity is generated using Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste. Alexandria is home to one electricity producing plant.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Alexandria

Alexandria residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in October.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.151/kWh$0.102/kWh$202.28/mo.$75.27/mo.
176th13.80¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Alexandria
63rd$135.39Average residential monthly electricity bill for Alexandria Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Alexandria, Virginia

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Dominion EnergyBUNDLED13.80135.3927,811,139.193,837,449,196
Strategic Energy LLCENERGY
Texas Retail EnergyENERGY

Zips with electric coverage in Alexandria, Virginia include: 22304, 22314, 22312, 22206, 22311, 22302, 22305, 22301

Electricity Production in Alexandria city, Virginia

Power Plants in Alexandria city, Virginia

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Covanta Alexandria/Arlington EnergyCovanta (100.00%)
Alexandria VA Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste 145,783308,119,600.32,113.55

Alexandria city, Virginia Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Emissions in Alexandria city average 6,090.45 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, making them the 910th worst polluting county in the country based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic, the total pollution of the county from electricity consumption is 947,217,682.95 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 363rd highest amount in the nation. Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste is the primary fuel type in Alexandria city, with 55.00% of electricity generation coming from the fuel. Alexandria city has one power generation plant within its borders.

NON-BIOGENIC MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE
Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste
Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste
Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste
Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste
Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste
Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste
55.00%
BIOGENIC MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE
Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste
Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste
Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste
Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste
Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste
45.00%

Alexandria city, Virginia Net Metering

Alexandria city has 1 out of 3 companies reporting that they offer net metering to residents with personal solar panels. The state has commendable net metering and feed in tariffs that make solar and other types of electricity generation more attractive.

Energy Loss

Alexandria city has an average of 3.14% of the electricity that is transmitted in the state dissipated as heat. The countrywide average energy loss is 2.87%. This earned Alexandria city a rank of 7th best in Virginia out of 133.

Power Companies in Alexandria city, Virginia

FAQ

How many power plants are in Alexandria city, Virginia?

There is one power plant located in Alexandria city, Virginia

How many electric companies offer service in Alexandria city, Virginia?

There are 3 electricity suppliers serving consumers in Alexandria city, Virginia.

What electricity company is the largest provider in Alexandria city, Virginia?

By total megawatt hours sold, Dominion Energy is the largest electricity provider in Alexandria city, Virginia.

Which electricity companies offer service in Alexandria city, Virginia?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Dominion Energy2,158
2Strategic Energy LLC1

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Last Reviewed By: Ginalyn Gelera
Published: 2024-04-22