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Virginia Public Utilities

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About Virginia Public Utilities

Virginia Public Utilities is a municipally owned organization providing electricity in Virginia, Minnesota and other areas of St. Louis County. A total of 5,057 customers (1,033 commercial properties, 4,023 residential accounts and one industrial account) purchase their electricity from the company. Customers of Virginia Public Utilities are billed an average residential electricity price of 12.12 cents per kilowatt hour. Luckily for their customers, this rate is less than both the Minnesota and United States average prices of 15.09 and 15.64 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. Of the 138,567 megawatt hours Virginia Public Utilities sold and dispossessed, 95,238 were via retail sales and 36,571 were through wholesale channels. During the same timeframe, Virginia Public Utilities produced 28,653 megawatt hours and obtained 109,914 megawatt hours by way of wholesale electricity channels. Virginia Public Utilities had $14,392,200 in 2019. Exactly $1,304,200 of that revenue came from sales to wholesale electricity customers and $12,891,500 came from sales to retail electricity customers.

The average monthly residential electricity bill for a customer of Virginia Public Utilities is $88.47 per month, while the Minnesota average is $107.55. Patrons of the supplier pay 14.38% less compared to other residents of Minnesota.

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Virginia Public Utilities Rate & Electric Bills

Virginia Public Utilities residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.137/kWh$0.121/kWh$95.78/mo.$83.80/mo.
1058th12.12¢Virginia Public Utilities' Average residential price per kWh
483rd$88.47Average monthly electricity bill for Virginia Public Utilities' residential customers

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Virginia Public Utilities Overview

  • Company Type:Municipal
  • Headquarters:327 First Street South
    Virginia, Minnesota 55792
    United States of America
  • Director/Superintendent:Harold Stone

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Virginia Public Utilities Service

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Virginia Public Utilities Energy Makeup

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Virginia Public Utilities Coverage Map

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Virginia Public Utilities State Coverage

StateCustomersSales ($)State Rank Based On Revenue% of Provider's Residential Sales in State
Minnesota5,05712,593,90069100%

Virginia Public Utilities County Coverage

CountyPopulationProvidersAvg. County Rate (¢)Avg. Electric Bill
St. Louis County199,5321115.27$136.15/mo

Power Plants Owned by Virginia Public Utilities

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions/MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Virginia MN Wood/Wood Waste Solids 28,827,215.59

Virginia Public Utilities Fuel Makeup

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Virginia Public Utilities FAQ:

Who is the CEO of Virginia Public Utilities?

Virginia Public Utilities' CEO is Harold Stone.

How much is the average bundled bill for Virginia Public Utilities customers each month?

Virginia Public Utilities currently has an average monthly bundled electric bill of $88.47, compared to the Minnesota average of $107.55 and the national of $107.55 for bundled service.

How many power plants are owned by or associated with Virginia Public Utilities?

Virginia Public Utilities owns or is associated with one power plant.

What is the phone number for Virginia Public Utilities?

Virginia Public Utilities' customer service phone number is (218) 748-7515

What is the average bundled electricity rate for Virginia Public Utilities customers?

Customers of Virginia Public Utilities, on average, have an electricity bundled rate 12.12 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh).

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Published: 2022-08-09