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Alexandria city, Virginia Electricity Overview

There was a 3.81% decline in CO2 emissions per capita in the most recent year in Alexandria city.

Non-renewable fuels are used in the generation of 55.00% of the megawatt hours produced in Alexandria city, ranking it 722nd in the United States out of 3230 counties for total megawatt hours generated from non-renewable fuel sources.

Alexandria city has emissions of 6,048.39 kilograms per capita of CO2 equivalent gases, compared to the nationwide average of 4,159.32.

Alexandria city averages 0.43 megawatt hours per person produced from renewable electricity sources, which is 45th highest in the statecounties.

Alexandria city ranks 13th out of 133 counties in the state for total consumption, with its residents using 2,327,286.46 megawatt hours.

When calculating by total customers, Dominion Energy is the largest provider in Alexandria city.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    2,327,286 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    14.96 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    147,701 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    66,466 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    81,235 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    0.95 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    940,676,511 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    6,048.39 kg

Recent Energy News in Alexandria

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Electricity Production from Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste

Electricity Production from Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste

Electricity Production from All Fuel Types

Electricity Emission from Production from Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste

Electricity Emission from Production from Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste

Electricity Emission from Production from All Fuel Types

Alexandria Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Electricity Rate for January, 2024

13.05¢ per kWh

  • 0.86% lower than last month
  • 3.72% lower than January last year
  • 3.74% lower than the Virginia average
  • 16.44% lower than the US average
  • 440th in the state out of 659 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 22 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since January last year
  • 10,159th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,905 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 708 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate

13.95¢ per kWh

  • 0.3% lower than last month
  • 3.01% higher than January last year
  • 3.15% lower than the Virginia average
  • 17.83% lower than the US average
  • 440th in the state out of 659 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 144 since January last year
  • 9,302nd in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 417 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 566 since January last year

Average Residential Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$169.38 per month

  • 14.5% higher than last month
  • 8.12% higher than January last year
  • 15.74% lower than the Virginia average
  • 12.2% higher than the US average
  • 392nd in the state out of 659 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 2 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 54 since January last year
  • 18,280th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 2 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,651 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill

$134.83 per month

  • 0.79% higher than last month
  • 4.34% lower than January last year
  • 6.56% lower than the Virginia average
  • 1.63% higher than the US average
  • 390th in the state out of 659 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 4 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 4 since January last year
  • 14,075th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 206 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 2,305 since January last year

Average Commercial Electricity Rate for January, 2024

9.44¢ per kWh

  • 9.84% higher than last month
  • 5.2% lower than January last year
  • 11.54% lower than the Virginia average
  • 29.24% lower than the US average
  • 336th in the state out of 659 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since January last year
  • 5,172nd in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,266 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 421 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate

8.86¢ per kWh

  • 0.48% lower than last month
  • 5.82% lower than January last year
  • 16.19% lower than the Virginia average
  • 37.4% lower than the US average
  • 338th in the state out of 659 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 2,437th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 44 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 937 since January last year

Average Commercial Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$1,518.86 per month

  • 6.08% higher than last month
  • 12.42% higher than January last year
  • 44.28% higher than the Virginia average
  • 6.8% lower than the US average
  • 656th in the state out of 659 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 3 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 3 since January last year
  • 25,926th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 46 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 74 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill

$1,482.27 per month

  • 0.95% higher than last month
  • 2.58% higher than January last year
  • 45.77% higher than the Virginia average
  • 9.44% lower than the US average
  • 659th in the state out of 659 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 25,852nd in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 313 since January last year

Average Industrial Electricity Rate for January, 2024

7.88¢ per kWh

  • 1.14% lower than last month
  • 13.77% lower than January last year
  • 10.75% lower than the Virginia average
  • 19.84% lower than the US average
  • 338th in the state out of 659 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since January last year
  • 12,248th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 205 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 4,803 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate

8.37¢ per kWh

  • 1.24% lower than last month
  • 5.02% higher than January last year
  • 9.78% lower than the Virginia average
  • 18.1% lower than the US average
  • 338th in the state out of 659 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since January last year
  • 14,414th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 735 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 5,440 since January last year

Average Industrial Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$38,550.28 per month

  • 2.96% lower than last month
  • 34.66% lower than January last year
  • 19.42% lower than the Virginia average
  • 14.35% higher than the US average
  • 556th in the state out of 659 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 3 since January last year
  • 20,934th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 571 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,624 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill

$49,313.88 per month

  • 3.34% lower than last month
  • 22.97% lower than January last year
  • 10.78% lower than the Virginia average
  • 44.14% higher than the US average
  • 549th in the state out of 659 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 8 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 54 since January last year
  • 22,258th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 34 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 673 since January last year

Alexandria Electricity Production and Emission Data

Average Electricity Production from All Fuel Types for January, 2024

11,577 MWh

  • 9.86% lower than last month
  • 16.54% lower than January last year
  • 22.42% lower than the Virginia average
  • 58.55% lower than the US average
  • 9th in the state out of 42 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since January last year
  • 373rd in the US out of 2,734 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 38 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 59 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from All

12,428.62 MWh

  • 1.29% lower than last month
  • 4.27% higher than January last year
  • 2.83% lower than the Virginia average
  • 51.9% lower than the US average
  • 9th in the state out of 42 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since January last year
  • 361st in the US out of 2,734 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 8 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 129 since January last year

Average Electricity Emission from All Fuel Types for January, 2024

24,608,179.8 MWh

  • 6.87% lower than last month
  • 10.88% lower than January last year
  • 148.82% higher than the Virginia average
  • 85.89% higher than the US average
  • 5th in the state out of 42 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 202nd in the US out of 2,699 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 19 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 19 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Emission from All

25,830,739.05 MWh

  • 0.84% lower than last month
  • 0.89% higher than January last year
  • 209.79% higher than the Virginia average
  • 119.16% higher than the US average
  • 5th in the state out of 42 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since January last year
  • 199th in the US out of 2,699 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 38 since January last year

Average Electricity Production from Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste Fuel Types for January, 2024

6,367.71 MWh

  • 9.85% lower than last month
  • 16.54% lower than January last year
  • 52.39% lower than the Virginia average
  • 24.54% lower than the US average
  • 2nd in the state out of 3 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 22nd in the US out of 47 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 2 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste

6,835.76 MWh

  • 1.29% lower than last month
  • 4.27% higher than January last year
  • 48.58% lower than the Virginia average
  • 18.13% lower than the US average
  • 2nd in the state out of 3 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 20th in the US out of 47 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 2 since January last year

Average Electricity Production from Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste Fuel Types for January, 2024

5,209.29 MWh

  • 9.87% lower than last month
  • 16.54% lower than January last year
  • 52.39% lower than the Virginia average
  • 24.55% lower than the US average
  • 2nd in the state out of 3 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 22nd in the US out of 47 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 2 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste

5,592.86 MWh

  • 1.29% lower than last month
  • 4.27% higher than January last year
  • 48.58% lower than the Virginia average
  • 18.13% lower than the US average
  • 2nd in the state out of 3 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 20th in the US out of 47 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 2 since January last year

Average Electricity Emission from Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste Fuel Types for January, 2024

13,535,251.7 MWh

  • 6.86% lower than last month
  • 10.88% lower than January last year
  • 37.81% lower than the Virginia average
  • 4.91% lower than the US average
  • 2nd in the state out of 3 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 19th in the US out of 47 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank is the same since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Emission from Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste

14,206,947.99 MWh

  • 0.84% lower than last month
  • 0.89% higher than January last year
  • 36.37% lower than the Virginia average
  • 1.57% higher than the US average
  • 2nd in the state out of 3 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 19th in the US out of 47 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The national rank is the same since January last year

Average Electricity Emission from Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste Fuel Types for January, 2024

11,072,928.1 MWh

  • 6.87% lower than last month
  • 10.88% lower than January last year
  • 37.81% lower than the Virginia average
  • 4.92% lower than the US average
  • 2nd in the state out of 3 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 19th in the US out of 47 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank is the same since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Emission from Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste

11,623,791.06 MWh

  • 0.84% lower than last month
  • 0.89% higher than January last year
  • 36.37% lower than the Virginia average
  • 1.56% higher than the US average
  • 2nd in the state out of 3 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 19th in the US out of 47 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The national rank is the same since January last year

Alexandria, VA Electricity Overview

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Alexandria's average residential electricity rate per kilowatt hour is 13.86 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 2.95% lower than Virginia's average rate of 14.28 cents and 13.44% less than the US average of 16.01 cents. Dominion Energy is the largest electricity provider in the city based on total residential customers. Alexandria electricity customers use 1575.67% 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 6,048.39 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 940,676,510.94 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 January and the highest average bill is in October.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.151/kWh$0.102/kWh$202.28/mo.$75.27/mo.
177th13.86¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Alexandria
62nd$134.88Average 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 EnergyBUNDLED13.86134.8827,563,754.423,819,402,584
Strategic Energy LLCENERGY
Texas Retail EnergyENERGY

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

Electricity Production in Alexandria city, Virginia

Power Plants in Alexandria city, Virginia

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Covanta Alexandria/Arlington EnergyCovanta (100.00%)
Alexandria VA Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste 147,701308,188,078.82,086.57

Alexandria city, Virginia Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Emissions in Alexandria city average 6,048.39 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, making them the 916th 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 940,676,510.94 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 361st 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.

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%

Alexandria city, Virginia Net Metering

Alexandria city has 1 out of 3 companies reporting that they offer net metering to residents with personal solar panels. The state has commendable net metering and feed in tariffs that make solar and other types of electricity generation more attractive.

Energy Loss

Alexandria city has an average of 3.14% of the electricity that is transmitted in the state dissipated as heat. The countrywide average energy loss is 2.87%. This earned Alexandria city a rank of 7th 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

How many electric companies offer service in Alexandria city, Virginia?

There are 3 electricity suppliers serving consumers in Alexandria city, Virginia.

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

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

Which electricity companies offer service in Alexandria city, Virginia?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Dominion Energy2,166
2Strategic Energy LLC1

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Last Reviewed By: Ginalyn Gelera
Published: 2024-04-22