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. There are 5,184 customers of the company. Exactly 1,048 of them are commercial accounts and 4,136 of them are residential properties. Virginia Public Utilities charges their customers a residential electricity rate of 13.97 cents per kilowatt hour on average. This is 11.91% lower than the state's average rate of 15.86 cents, which ranks the supplier 88th out of 174 providers in Minnesota for best average electricity rate. They had sales of 36,571 megawatt hours in 2019 via the wholesale market. Power facilities owned by the company generated 20.68% of the megawatt hours sourced by the company and an additional 79.32% was acquired via wholesale channels. In 2019, the company earned 89.57% of their revenue from retail electricity sales and 9.06% via wholesale electricity channels. Their total revenue from electricity activities was $14,392,200.
The average monthly residential electricity bill for a customer of Virginia Public Utilities is $95.48 per month, while the Minnesota average is $107.56. Patrons of the supplier pay 8.43% less compared to other residents of Minnesota. The supplier currently does not generate their own electricity. Instead, they must purchase that electricity at wholesale prices and then resell it at a higher rate to end consumers.
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Virginia Public Utilities Rate & Electric Bills
Virginia Public Utilities residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in January.
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Virginia Public Utilities Overview
- Company Type:Municipal
- Headquarters:327 First Street South
Virginia, Minnesota 55792
United States of America - Director/Superintendent:Harold Stone
Virginia Public Utilities Contact
- Website:www.vpuc.com
- Customer Service Phone:(218) 748-7515
- Contact Page:www.virginiamn.us
- Social Media:
Virginia Public Utilities Service
- Rates & Plans:perkasieborough.org
- Outage Phone:(218) 748-6600
- States Served:
- Minnesota
- Counties Served:
- St. Louis County
- Major Cities Served:
- Virginia
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Virginia Public Utilities State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 5,186 | 13,948,140.31 | 69 | 100% |
Virginia Public Utilities County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis County | 199,532 | 11 | 17.35 | $141.46/mo |
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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 $95.48, compared to the Minnesota average of $107.56 and the national of $107.56 for bundled service.
What is the phone number for Virginia Public Utilities?
The Virginia Public Utilities 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 13.97 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh).
