Appalachian Power Company
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About Appalachian Power Company
Appalachian Power Company provides electricity to 4 states in the United States including cities like Roanoke, Lynchburg, Johnson City, Kingsport, and Charleston. The company is an investor owned organization. Recently filed reports by the company showed a customer base of 1,013,120 customer accounts. Exactly 4,328 of these are industrial accounts, 154,012 are commercial customer accounts and 854,780 are residential customers. Appalachian Power Company's average residential electricity price per kilowatt hour is 15.21 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 1.18% less than the national average price of 15.39 cents, ranking the provider at 2469th lowest for average electricity rate out of 2906 providers in the US. They had sales of 9,336,791.29 megawatt hours in 2021 through wholesale to other suppliers. Electricity production and wholesale power purchases made up 65.17% and 34.83%, respectively, of all electricity sourced. Electricity facilities owned by the company generated 25,860,314.47 megawatt hours and an additional 13,820,524.24 megawatt hours were acquired by way of wholesale channels. Their revenue in 2021 from electricity related activities was $3,437,402,399.6, with 79.69% coming from retail sales to end users and 13.95% from sales to the wholesale market.
The average residential power bill for a customer of Appalachian Power Company is $162.94 per month. Patrons of the company pay a 24.50% higher bill compared to other residents of the United States. The company's production facilities produce 5,047,485 megawatt hours using natural gas as the fuel source. This amount makes them 95th highest out of 3509 suppliers in the nation for total natural gas generation. Dams and other hydroelectric facilities owned or operated by the company generate 524,797 megawatt hours, ranking the company as the 45th largest producer of hydroelectric power out of 3509 companies in the nation. Electricity generation facilities managed by the company use non-renewable fuel sources to generate 98.20% of their total electricity generation, or 28,600,329.02 megawatt hours. This total ranks them at 41st out of 3509 suppliers in the US.
Customers of Appalachian Power Company have the ability to take advantage of net metering. Net metering makes solar panel installation more economically viable as it allows people to sell electricity into the grid.
Electricity companies regularly report energy lost through heat dissipation and other causes to government agencies who track electricity grid efficiencies. Appalachian Power Company recently reported a loss of 4.64% of their electricity production amount. The UnitedStates energy loss average is 2.45%, giving Appalachian Power Company a rank of 900th best out of 3509 providers reporting energy loss in the country.
Appalachian Power Company Rate & Electric Bills
Appalachian Power Company residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in September.
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Appalachian Power Company Overview
- Company Type:Investor Owned
- Parent Company:American Electric Power
- Subsidiary CompaniesKingsport PowerOhio Valley Electric Corporation
- Headquarters:2507 Washington Street
Bluefield, West Virginia 24701
United States of America - CEO:Chris Beam
Appalachian Power Company Contact
- Website:www.appalachianpower.com
- Customer Service Phone:(800) 956-4237
- Business Customer Service:(888) 710-4237
- Contact Page:www.appalachianpower.com
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- Rates & Plans:www.appalachianpower.com
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- Outage Phone:(800) 956-4237
- States Served:
- Ohio
- Virginia
- Tennessee
- West Virginia
- Counties Served:
- Kanawha County
- Sullivan County
- Washington County
- Albemarle County
- Roanoke city
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Quick Facts About Appalachian Power Company
Producing 29,125,126.02 megawatt hours annually, Appalachian Power Company is the 50th largest total producer of all suppliers in the nation.
Appalachian Power Company produces 23,451,415.46 megawatt hours of electricity from the burning of coal, making Appalachian Power Company 14th out of 3509 electricity companies in the United States.
Appalachian Power Company is the 49th largest electricity company out of 3509 providers in the nation based on megawatt hours sold.
Appalachian Power Company generates 524,797 megawatt hours (or 1.80% of their total production) from the use of renewable fuel sources in their electricity generation facilities.
Energy Loss
Appalachian Power Company's energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
2,205,233MWh
900 National Rank
Appalachian Power Company Energy Makeup
Appalachian Power Company Coverage Map
Appalachian Power Company State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 1 | 6,156,597 | 72 | |
| Tennessee | 48,948 | 217,520,615 | 11 | 4.73% |
| Virginia | 544,104 | 1,724,328,000 | 2 | 51.96% |
| West Virginia | 420,068 | 1,373,751,000 | 3 | 43.31% |
Appalachian Power Company County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albemarle County | 111,438 | 6 | 14.06 | $155.91/mo |
| Amherst County | 31,381 | 6 | 14.63 | $157.24/mo |
| Appomattox County | 16,039 | 6 | 13.85 | $151.72/mo |
| Bedford County | 79,183 | 5 | 14.38 | $155.17/mo |
| Bland County | 6,278 | 3 | 14.82 | $156.95/mo |
| Boone County | 22,059 | 1 | 15.78 | $171.92/mo |
| Botetourt County | 33,542 | 6 | 15.30 | $151.42/mo |
| Buchanan County | 20,615 | 3 | 14.82 | $156.95/mo |
| Cabell County | 94,622 | 1 | 15.78 | $171.92/mo |
| Campbell County | 55,656 | 5 | 14.05 | $147.69/mo |
Power Plants Owned by Appalachian Power Company
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions/MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
John E AmosAppalachian Power Company (100.00%) | Putnam County | WV | Coal | 7,952,606.01 | 7,696,487,926.8 | 967.79 | ||
MountaineerAppalachian Power Company (100.00%) | Mason County | WV | Coal | 5,775,641 | 5,404,902,483.95 | 935.81 | ||
Clifty CreekIndiana Kentucky Electric Corporation (100.00%) | Madison | IN | Coal | 5,104,504.01 | 5,271,633,261.16 | 1,032.74 | ||
Kyger CreekOhio Valley Electric Corporation (100.00%) | Gallia County | OH | Coal | 4,720,093 | 4,698,000,636.63 | 995.32 | ||
Dresden Energy FacilityAppalachian Power Company (100.00%) | Muskingum County | OH | Natural Gas | 4,526,887 | 1,641,383,190.44 | 362.59 | ||
Ceredo Generating StationAppalachian Power Company (100.00%) | Wayne County | WV | Natural Gas | 426,322 | 277,381,072.22 | 650.64 | ||
Clinch RiverAppalachian Power Company (100.00%) | Russell County | VA | Natural Gas | 94,276 | 63,080,699.36 | 669.11 | ||
Smith MountainAppalachian Power Company (100.00%) | Bedford County | VA | Conventional Hydroelectric | -68,763 |
Appalachian Power Company Fuel Makeup
Cities Appalachian Power Company Has Coverage
- Abingdon, VA
- Amherst, VA
- Anawalt, WV
- Ansted, WV
- Athens, WV
- Bancroft, WV
- Barboursville, WV
- Beaver, OH
- Beckley, WV
- Bedford, VA
- Belle, WV
- Benwood, WV
- Bethlehem, WV
- Blacksburg, VA
- Bluefield, WV
- Bluefield, VA
- Bluff City, TN
- Boones Mill, VA
- Bradshaw, WV
- Bramwell, WV
- Bristol, TN
- Buchanan, VA
- Buffalo, WV
- Cameron, WV
- Cedar Bluff, VA
- Cedar Grove, WV
- Ceredo, WV
- Chapmanville, WV
- Charleston, WV
- Chesapeake, WV
- Chesapeake, OH
- Chilhowie, VA
- Christiansburg, VA
- Church Hill, TN
- Clay, WV
- Clearview, WV
- Clendenin, WV
- Cleveland, VA
- Clinchco, VA
- Clinchport, VA
- Clintwood, VA
- Damascus, VA
- Danville, VA
- Danville, WV
- Davy, WV
- Delbarton, WV
- Dublin, VA
- Duffield, VA
- Dunbar, WV
- Dungannon, VA
- East Bank, WV
- Eleanor, WV
- Fayetteville, WV
- Fincastle, VA
- Floyd, VA
- Fort Gay, WV
- Fries, VA
- Galax, VA
- Gary, WV
- Gate City, VA
- Gauley Bridge, WV
- Gilbert, WV
- Glade Spring, VA
- Glasgow, WV
- Glen Dale, WV
- Glen Lyn, VA
- Grundy, VA
- Hamlin, WV
- Handley, WV
- Hartford City, WV
- Haysi, VA
- Henderson, WV
- Hillsville, VA
- Hinton, WV
- Honaker, VA
- Huntington, WV
- Hurricane, WV
- Iaeger, WV
- Independence, VA
- Johnson City, TN
- Jonesborough, TN
- Kenova, WV
- Kermit, WV
- Keystone, WV
- Kimball, WV
- Kingsport, TN
- Lebanon, VA
- Leon, WV
- Lester, WV
- Logan, WV
- Lynchburg, VA
- Mabscott, WV
- Madison, WV
- Man, WV
- Marion, VA
- Marmet, WV
- Mason, WV
- Matewan, WV
- Matoaka, WV
- McMechen, WV
- Meadow Bridge, WV
- Milton, WV
- Mitchell Heights, WV
- Montgomery, WV
- Moundsville, WV
- Mount Carmel, TN
- Mount Hope, WV
- Mullens, WV
- Narrows, VA
- New Castle, VA
- New Haven, WV
- Nickelsville, VA
- Nitro, WV
- Northfork, WV
- Oak Hill, WV
- Oakvale, WV
- Oceana, WV
- Pax, WV
- Pearisburg, VA
- Pembroke, VA
- Peterstown, WV
- Piketon, OH
- Pineville, WV
- Poca, WV
- Pocahontas, VA
- Point Pleasant, WV
- Pound, VA
- Pratt, WV
- Princeton, WV
- Proctorville, OH
- Pulaski, VA
- Quinwood, WV
- Radford, VA
- Rainelle, WV
- Ravenswood, WV
- Rhodell, WV
- Rich Creek, VA
- Richlands, VA
- Ridgeway, VA
- Ripley, WV
- Roanoke, VA
- Rocky Mount, VA
- Rogersville, TN
- Rupert, WV
- Rural Retreat, VA
- Salem, VA
- Saltville, VA
- Scottsville, VA
- Smithers, WV
- Sophia, WV
- South Charleston, WV
- South Point, OH
- St. Albans, WV
- Stuart, VA
- Surgoinsville, TN
- Sylvester, WV
- Tazewell, VA
- Thurmond, WV
- Triadelphia, WV
- Troutdale, VA
- Troutville, VA
- Valley Grove, WV
- Vinton, VA
- War, WV
- Watauga, TN
- Waverly, OH
- Wayne, WV
- Weber City, VA
- Welch, WV
- West Hamlin, WV
- West Liberty, WV
- West Logan, WV
- Wheeling, WV
- Whitesville, WV
- Williamson, WV
- Winfield, WV
- Wytheville, VA
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
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Appalachian Power Company FAQ:
How many states does Appalachian Power Company provider electricity to?
There are 4 states that receive at least some electricity coverage by Appalachian Power Company including Ohio, Virginia, Tennessee, and West Virginia.
What percentage of Appalachian Power Company's electricity is generated using nonrenewable fuel sources?
Electric production facilities owned by or associated with Appalachian Power Company generate 98.20% of their electricity using nonrenewable fuels.
What is the average BUNDLED electricity rate for Appalachian Power Company customers?
Appalachian Power Company's current average BUNDLED electricity rate is 15.21 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh), compared to the average US BUNDLED rate of 15.39 cents.
How many power plants are owned by or associated with Appalachian Power Company?
Appalachian Power Company is associated with or owns 8 power plants.
Who is the CEO of Appalachian Power Company?
Appalachian Power Company's current CEO is Chris Beam.
Does Appalachian Power Company have any subsidiary companies?
Appalachian Power Company owns Kingsport Power and Ohio Valley Electric Corporation.
What company is Appalachian Power Company owned by?
American Electric Power is the owner of Appalachian Power Company.
What is the average bundled bill for Appalachian Power Company customers each month?
The average monthly bundled electric bill for customers of Appalachian Power Company is $162.94. The nationwide average is $130.88 for bundled service.
What cities does Appalachian Power Company sell electricity in?
Appalachian Power Company provides electricity to 177 cities in the US including Ohio, Virginia, Tennessee, and West Virginia.
What percentage of Appalachian Power Company's electricity is produced from renewable fuel sources?
Appalachian Power Company generates 1.80% of their electricity using renewable fuel sources.
What is the phone number for Appalachian Power Company?
You can reach Appalachian Power Company by phone via (800) 956-4237.
How many counties does Appalachian Power Company provider electricity in?
There are 62 counties that receive at least some electricity coverage by Appalachian Power Company including Ohio, Virginia, Tennessee, and West Virginia.
