Electric Rates & Providers in Galax city, VA

Galax city, Virginia Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Galax city, Virginia Electricity Overview

When measuring CO2 emissions per capita, Galax city saw a 4.34% decrease in the past 12 months.

With a US average residential electric bill of $138.3, Galax city consumers pay about 20.84% more than the rest of the country per month for electricity.

The electricity consumed by consumers in Galax city is produced outside of their borders as the county has no power generation sources.

Galax city is the 2773rd most populated county in the nation, with 6,681 citizens .

Releasing 29,271,529.73 kilograms of CO2 gases, Galax city has the 2467th highest pollution level from electricity consumption of any county in the country.

The largest electricity provider in Galax city by megawatt hours sold is Appalachian Power Company.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    100,869 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    15.1 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    29,271,530 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    4,381.31 kg

Recent Energy News in Galax

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Galax Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Electricity Rate for February, 2024

16.64¢ per kWh

  • 8.36% higher than last month
  • 7.59% higher than February last year
  • 18.58% higher than the Virginia average
  • 2.08% higher than the US average
  • 659th in the state out of 659 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 41 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 17,108th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,062 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,548 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate

15.98¢ per kWh

  • 0.62% higher than last month
  • 17.26% higher than February last year
  • 11.09% higher than the Virginia average
  • 5.69% lower than the US average
  • 658th in the state out of 659 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 419 since February last year
  • 15,589th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 723 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 5,848 since February last year

Average Residential Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$199.2 per month

  • 24.14% lower than last month
  • 21.15% higher than February last year
  • 22.56% higher than the Virginia average
  • 58.89% higher than the US average
  • 618th in the state out of 659 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 28 since February last year
  • 26,478th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 278 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,153 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill

$167.04 per month

  • 1.77% higher than last month
  • 12.2% higher than February last year
  • 14.79% higher than the Virginia average
  • 26.04% higher than the US average
  • 592nd in the state out of 659 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 13 since February last year
  • 23,214th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 302 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,886 since February last year

Average Commercial Electricity Rate for February, 2024

13.87¢ per kWh

  • 10.46% higher than last month
  • 6.83% higher than February last year
  • 30.93% higher than the Virginia average
  • 1.88% higher than the US average
  • 659th in the state out of 659 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 41 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 27 since February last year
  • 19,837th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,911 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 5,176 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate

13.04¢ per kWh

  • 0.57% higher than last month
  • 20.37% higher than February last year
  • 23.38% higher than the Virginia average
  • 7.66% lower than the US average
  • 631st in the state out of 659 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 109 since February last year
  • 14,959th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 476 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 8,534 since February last year

Average Commercial Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$475.01 per month

  • 7.29% lower than last month
  • 13.1% higher than February last year
  • 52.39% lower than the Virginia average
  • 71.61% lower than the US average
  • 230th 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
  • 11,379th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 204 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,962 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill

$472.83 per month

  • 0.98% higher than last month
  • 16.8% higher than February last year
  • 53.87% lower than the Virginia average
  • 71.21% lower than the US average
  • 230th in the state out of 659 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 56 since February last year
  • 9,957th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 200 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 4,066 since February last year

Average Industrial Electricity Rate for February, 2024

10.37¢ per kWh

  • 2.49% higher than last month
  • 2.22% higher than February last year
  • 17.33% higher than the Virginia average
  • 5.29% higher than the US average
  • 617th in the state out of 659 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 55 since February last year
  • 19,950th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 42 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 174 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate

10.27¢ per kWh

  • 0.18% higher than last month
  • 23.41% higher than February last year
  • 11.01% higher than the Virginia average
  • 0.69% higher than the US average
  • 562nd in the state out of 659 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 77 since February last year
  • 19,347th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 39 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 8,923 since February last year

Average Industrial Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$18,147.76 per month

  • 9.63% lower than last month
  • 0.5% higher than February last year
  • 60.97% lower than the Virginia average
  • 40.8% lower than the US average
  • 203rd 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
  • 17,189th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 192 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 755 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill

$20,190.33 per month

  • 0.04% higher than last month
  • 20.01% higher than February last year
  • 62.57% lower than the Virginia average
  • 40.77% lower than the US average
  • 204th 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
  • 16,767th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 26 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,789 since February last year

Galax, VA Electricity Overview

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On average, Galax's residents spend 15.92 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity, which is 11.81% higher than the state's average price of 14.24 cents and 0.60% less than the US average of 16.02 cents. The state average monthly residential electric bill is $145.55, while the Galax average is 14.81% more at $167.11 per month. This ranks the city 488th in the state for average monthly bill amount. Selling an estimated 10,338.85 megawatt hours each year, Appalachian Power Company is the largest vendor in the city.

Galax emits 4,381.31 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident in the city due to electricity use, which makes it the 235th highest polluting city out of 676 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 29,271,529.73 kilograms of CO2 emissions, making the city 173rd highest for total pollution in the state. The city has zero power plants currently operating in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Galax

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.166/kWh$0.102/kWh$262.60/mo.$86.24/mo.
553rd15.92¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Galax
488th$167.11Average residential monthly electricity bill for Galax Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Galax, Virginia

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Appalachian Power CompanyBUNDLED15.92167.115,828,178927,941,000
Strategic Energy LLCENERGY
Texas Retail EnergyENERGY

Galax city, Virginia Details

Galax city, Virginia Net Metering

Of the 3 electric providers in Galax city, only one of them report that they offer net metering crediting. At the state level, Virginia has above average net metering and feed in tariff legislation.

FAQ

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

The largest electricity provider in Galax city, Virginia by megawatt hours sold is Appalachian Power Company.

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

There are 3 electricity companies serving customers in Galax city, Virginia.

Which electricity companies offer service in Galax city, Virginia?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Appalachian Power Company404
2Strategic Energy LLC1

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Last Reviewed By: Ginalyn Gelera
Published: 2023-12-06