Electric Rates & Providers in Grayson County, VA

Grayson County, Virginia Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Grayson County, Virginia Electricity Overview

Averaging generation of 1.25 megawatt hours per resident per year, Grayson County ranks 1468th out of 3230 counties in the country in production per capita.

Grayson County creates 100.00% of their electricity from hydroelectric power, roughly 19,255 megawatt hours each year.

With a US average residential electric bill of $138.3, Grayson County residents pay about 20.84% more than their fellow Americans per month for electricity.

Grayson County has had a 4.35% decline during the last 12 months in the usage of renewable fuels for electricity production.

At an average residential rate of 15.92 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the national average 16.02 cents per kilowatt hour, residents of Grayson County benefit from a 0.60% discount from the nationwide average price.

The largest supplier in Grayson County by number of customers is Appalachian Power Company.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    232,780 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    15.1 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    19,255 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    19,255 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    1.25 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    61,963,380 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    4,018.9 kg

Recent Energy News in Independence

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Independence 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

Independence, VA Electricity Overview

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On average, residents who call Independence home are charged a residential electricity rate of 15.92 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 11.81% higher than the average Virginia rate of 14.24 cents. With an estimated 115 total residential customers, Appalachian Power Company is the largest electricity supplier in the city. The average residential electricity bill for a consumer in the city is $167.11 per month.

There are no power facilities within Independence, so residents must rely on power imported from outside of the city. The city emits 4,381.31 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident in the city from electricity consumption, which makes it the 235th worst polluting city out of 676 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. At 4,381.31 kilograms per person and 1,146 residents in the city, the city emits 5,020,980.85 kilograms of CO2 emissions.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Independence

Independence 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 Independence
488th$167.11Average residential monthly electricity bill for Independence Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Independence, 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

Baywood CDP, VA Electricity Overview

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On average, residents who call Baywood CDP home are charged a residential electricity rate of 15.92 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 11.81% higher than the average Virginia rate of 14.24 cents. Appalachian Power Company has an estimated 156 total residential customers, which is more than all other suppliers who operate in the city. With a population of 564 citizens, the city is the 467th largest city by population in the state.

There are no power facilities within Baywood CDP, so residents must rely on power imported from outside of the city. The city emits 4,381.31 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident in the city from electricity consumption, which makes it the 235th worst polluting city out of 676 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. At 4,381.31 kilograms per person and 564 residents in the city, the city emits 2,471,058.64 kilograms of CO2 emissions.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Baywood CDP

Baywood CDP 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 Baywood CDP
488th$167.11Average residential monthly electricity bill for Baywood CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Baywood CDP, 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

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Fries, VA Electricity Overview

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On average, residents who call Fries home are charged a residential electricity rate of 15.92 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 11.81% higher than the average Virginia rate of 14.24 cents. Fries has 524 residents, making it the 475th most populated city in the state. Electricity generation in Fries surpasses consumption by around 143.39%.

Electricity consumption in Fries results in the release of 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year, which is the 662nd highest amount in Virginia out of 676 cities. Perhaps a better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per capita, which amounts to 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. Using this measurement Fries is the 662nd highest polluting city in Virginia. Conventional Hydroelectric makes up 100.00% of the fuel types used for electricity production in Fries. Fries has one power generation plant within its borders.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Fries

Fries 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 Fries
488th$167.11Average residential monthly electricity bill for Fries Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Fries, 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

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Electricity Production in Grayson County, Virginia

Power Plants in Grayson County, Virginia

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Fries Hydroelectric ProjectEnel Green Power (100.00%)
Fries VA Conventional Hydroelectric 19,255

Grayson County, Virginia Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Electricity consumption in Grayson County results in the release of 61,963,379.93 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year, which is 2124th largest amount in the country out of 3230 counties and 99th highest in the state out of 133 counties. More telling of the county's emissions reality is the per resident CO2 emission amount. That amount stands at 4,018.9 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in the county being the 111th highest county in the state for CO2 emissions per capita. Power generating plants in the county mainly use Conventional Hydroelectric, which makes up 100.00% of the fuel used for electricity production in the county. Grayson County is home to one electricity producing plant.

CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
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Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
100.00%

Grayson County, Virginia Net Metering

Of the 3 electricity companies in Grayson County, only one of them report that they offer net metering crediting. Regulations put in place at the state level are above average for consumers interested in installing solar or other alternative electricity generation sources.

Power Companies in Grayson County, Virginia

Providers In Each City in Grayson County:

  • Fries, Virginia:
    • Appalachian Power Company: 100.00%
  • Independence, Virginia:
    • Appalachian Power Company: 100.00%
  • Troutdale, Virginia:
    • Appalachian Power Company: 100.00%

* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.

FAQ

How many power plants are located within Grayson County, Virginia?

Grayson County, Virginia is home to one electricity plant producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.

What electricity companies offer service in Grayson County, Virginia?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Appalachian Power Company21,754
2Strategic Energy LLC29
3Texas Retail Energy2

How many electric companies offer service in Grayson County, Virginia?

There are 3 electricity providers offering service in Grayson County, Virginia.

Which electricity company is the largest provider in Grayson County, Virginia?

The largest electricity supplier in Grayson County, Virginia by megawatt hours sold is Appalachian Power Company.

Nick Reese
Last Reviewed By: Nick Reese
Published: 2024-03-29