Alexandria city, VA: Electric Rates, Bills & Providers

Alexandria city, Virginia Electricity Rates & Statistics

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

  • The average electricity bill in Alexandria city, VA is $147.27
  • The average electricity rate in Alexandria city, VA is 14.22¢

Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Alexandria city, VA

The average residential electric bill in Alexandria city, VA is $147.27 per month. Alexandria city, VA is the 12th most expensive county in Virginia for electricity.

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Alexandria city, Virginia Electricity Overview

There was a 4.99% increase in CO2 emissions per capita in the most recent year in Alexandria city.

Roughly 55.00% of Alexandria city's electricity is produced using non-renewable fuels, making it the 721st highest ranked county out of 3221 counties in the US for total megawatt hours produced from non-renewable fuel types.

As the 804th highest county in the United States for non-renewable production per capita, Alexandria city produces 0.5 megawatt hours per person per year.

Over 45.00% of Alexandria city's electricity production comes from renewable fuel types, ranking Alexandria city at 31st in Virginia for total sustainable electricity production.

Alexandria city has achieved a 2.08% decrease in the usage of non-renewable fuels for electricity production during the course of the last year.

Alexandria city ranks 13th out of 133 counties in the state for total electricity usage, with its citizens using 2,477,432.78 megawatt hours.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    2,477,433 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    15.93 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    142,756 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    64,239 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    78,517 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    0.92 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    1,012,359,104 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    6,509.3 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Alexandria

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Alexandria Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024

14.27¢ per kWh

  • 0.34% higher than last month
  • 6.16% higher than November last year
  • 4.46% lower than the Virginia average
  • 16.22% lower than the US average
  • 377th in the state out of 676 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 88 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 144 since November last year
  • 10,109th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 421 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 281 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

14.06¢ per kWh

  • 0.49% higher than last month
  • 0.22% higher than November last year
  • 3.19% lower than the Virginia average
  • 14.73% lower than the US average
  • 368th in the state out of 676 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 86 since November last year
  • 11,614th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 404 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 857 since November last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024

$116.19 per month

  • 14.47% higher than last month
  • 5.61% lower than November last year
  • 7.15% lower than the Virginia average
  • 1.73% lower than the US average
  • 304th in the state out of 676 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 9 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 30 since November last year
  • 15,188th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 5,575 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 4,823 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$139.52 per month

  • 0.41% lower than last month
  • 2.17% higher than November last year
  • 5.97% lower than the Virginia average
  • 1.91% lower than the US average
  • 293rd in the state out of 676 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 21 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 23 since November last year
  • 15,910th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 260 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 48 since November last year

Alexandria, VA Electricity Overview

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Alexandria's average residential electricity rate per kilowatt hour is 14.06 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 4.07% lower than Virginia's average rate of 14.66 cents and 15.41% less than the US average of 16.62 cents. Dominion Energy is the largest electricity provider in the city based on total residential customers. Alexandria electricity customers use 1735.43% of the electricity generated within the city limits and the city must use megawatt hours produced in rural areas or other nearby cities to account for the difference.

Emissions in Alexandria average 6,509.3 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity use, which ranks them as the 6th worst polluting city out of 676 cities in Virginia based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total emissions of the city from electricity consumption is 1,012,359,104.29 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 6th largest emissions amount in Virginia. Roughly 55.00% of Alexandria's electricity is generated using Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste. Alexandria is home to one electricity producing plant.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Alexandria

Alexandria residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.152/kWh$0.102/kWh$212.40/mo.$75.27/mo.
368th14.06¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Alexandria
293rd$139.52Average residential monthly electricity bill for Alexandria Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Alexandria, Virginia

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Dominion EnergyBUNDLED14.19146.9729,686,819.414,211,793,352

Zips with electric coverage in Alexandria, Virginia include: 22304, 22314, 22312, 22206, 22311, 22302, 22305, 22301

Alexandria city, Virginia Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types

Power Plants in Alexandria city, Virginia

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Production State RankEmission (kg)Emission State RankEmissions per MWhEmissions per MWh State RankToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Covanta Alexandria/Arlington EnergyCovanta (100.00%)
Alexandria VA Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste 142,7562306,577,972.422,147.571

Alexandria city, Virginia Production Fuel Makeup

NON-BIOGENIC MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE
Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste
Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste
Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste
Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste
Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste
Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste
55.00%
BIOGENIC MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE
Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste
Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste
Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste
Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste
Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste
45.00%

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Emissions in Alexandria city average 6,509.3 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, making them the 769th worst polluting county in the country based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic, the total pollution of the county from electricity consumption is 1,012,359,104.29 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 342nd highest amount in the nation. Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste is the primary fuel type in Alexandria city, with 55.00% of electricity generation coming from the fuel. Alexandria city has one power generation plant within its borders.

Alexandria city, Virginia Net Metering

Alexandria city is home to one electric supplier. Fortunately for citizens in the county who are interested in installing their own solar panels, the only company in town has net metering practices in place. Regulations put in place at the state level are decent for consumers interested in installing solar or other alternative electricity generation sources.

Energy Loss

Alexandria city has an average of 1.23% of the electricity that is transmitted in the state dissipated as heat. The countrywide average energy loss is 2.43%. This earned Alexandria city a rank of best in Virginia out of 133.

Power Companies in Alexandria city, Virginia

FAQ

How many power plants are in Alexandria city, Virginia?

There is one power plant located in Alexandria city, Virginia

Which electricity company is the largest provider in Alexandria city, Virginia?

By total megawatt hours sold, Dominion Energy is the largest electricity supplier in Alexandria city, Virginia.

Which electricity companies offer service in Alexandria city, Virginia?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Dominion Energy3,889

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Last Reviewed By: Ginalyn Gelera
Published: 2024-08-26