Alleghany County, Virginia Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Alleghany County, VA is $155.97
- The average electricity rate in Alleghany County, VA is 16.32¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Alleghany County, VA
The average residential electric bill in Alleghany County, VA is $155.97 per month. Alleghany County, VA is the 55th most expensive county in Virginia for electricity.
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Alleghany County, Virginia Electricity Overview
Alleghany County generates 102,993.24 megawatt hours from coal each year. That is 6.75 megawatt hours per person in the county and makes Alleghany County the 3rd highest ranked county out of 133 counties in the state for electricity generation from coal per capita.
Alleghany County averages 28.68 megawatt hours per person produced from renewable electricity sources, which is 4th highest in the statecounties.
The burning of non-renewable fuel sources for electricity generation has increased by 16.51% in Alleghany County power generation plants.
Natural gas accounts for 26.34% of the electricity production in Alleghany County, giving it a ranking of 463rd out of 3221 counties in the US for total natural gas generation.
Alleghany County generates 204.59% more megawatt hours than the county consumes, leading to the ability to export the leftover amount.
With 102,993.24 megawatt hours produced by coal, Alleghany County is 177th out of 3221 counties in the US in coal power electricity production.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
243,179 MWh
Consumption per Capita
15.93 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
740,707 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
437,769 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
302,938 MWh
Production per Capita
48.52 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
264,207,145 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
17,306.9 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Covington
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Covington 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
- 239th in the state out of 676 cities
- The state rank has increased by 50 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 6 since November last year
- 9,971st in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 283 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 419 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 increased by 44 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 987 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
- 194th in the state out of 676 cities
- The state rank has increased by 101 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 80 since November last year
- 15,078th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 5,465 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 4,933 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$139.52 per month
- 0.41% lower than last month
- 2.17% higher than November last year
- 5.97% lower than the Virginia average
- 1.91% lower than the US average
- 293rd in the state out of 676 cities
- The state rank has increased by 21 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 87 since November last year
- 15,910th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 260 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 62 since November last year
Covington, VA Electricity Overview
Covington has an average residential electricity rate of 14.06 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 4.07% lower than the state's average rate of 14.66 cents and 15.41% lower than the national average of 16.62 cents. The power grid in the city is faced with an average of 1.32 outages per customer a year, with outages lasting roughly 89.9 minutes. The national averages of outages and outage time frames are 1.44 outages per year and 123.49 minutes each outage. The largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Dominion Energy.
Coming in as the 185th worst ranked city out of 676 cities in the state, Covington emits 27,525,623.78 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 emissions per resident in the city, which is 4,815.54 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This calculation ranks Covington as the 22nd highest polluting city in Virginia. Within Covington, there are no power producing plants. The residents must rely on electricity generated outside of the city boundaries.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Covington
Covington residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Covington, Virginia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominion Energy | BUNDLED | 14.19 | 146.97 | 29,686,819.41 | 4,211,793,352 |
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Clifton Forge, VA Electricity Overview
Clifton Forge has an average residential electricity rate of 14.06 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 4.07% lower than the state's average rate of 14.66 cents and 15.41% lower than the national average of 16.62 cents. The power grid in the city is faced with an average of 1.32 outages per customer a year, with outages lasting roughly 89.9 minutes. The national averages of outages and outage time frames are 1.44 outages per year and 123.49 minutes each outage. The largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Dominion Energy.
Coming in as the 226th worst ranked city out of 676 cities in the state, Clifton Forge emits 17,090,349.68 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 emissions per resident in the city, which is 4,815.54 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This calculation ranks Clifton Forge as the 130th highest polluting city in Virginia. Within Clifton Forge, there are no power producing plants. The residents must rely on electricity generated outside of the city boundaries.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Clifton Forge
Clifton Forge residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Clifton Forge, Virginia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominion Energy | BUNDLED | 14.19 | 146.97 | 29,686,819.41 | 4,211,793,352 |
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Mallow CDP, VA Electricity Overview
Mallow CDP has an average residential electricity rate of 14.06 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 4.07% lower than the state's average rate of 14.66 cents and 15.41% lower than the national average of 16.62 cents. The power grid in the city is faced with an average of 1.32 outages per customer a year, with outages lasting roughly 89.9 minutes. The national averages of outages and outage time frames are 1.44 outages per year and 123.49 minutes each outage. The largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Dominion Energy.
Coming in as the 435th worst ranked city out of 676 cities in the state, Mallow CDP emits 3,009,712.19 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 emissions per resident in the city, which is 4,815.54 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This calculation ranks Mallow CDP as the 130th highest polluting city in Virginia. Within Mallow CDP, there are no power producing plants. The residents must rely on electricity generated outside of the city boundaries.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Mallow CDP
Mallow CDP residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Mallow CDP, Virginia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominion Energy | BUNDLED | 14.19 | 146.97 | 29,686,819.41 | 4,211,793,352 |
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Alleghany County, Virginia Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types
Power Plants in Alleghany County, Virginia
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Production State Rank | Emission (kg) | Emission State Rank | Emissions per MWh | Emissions per MWh State Rank | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Covington FacilityWestRock Corp (100.00%) | Alleghany County | VA | Black Liquour | 740,573 | 1 | 804,560,747.77 | 1 | 1,086.4 | 1 | ||
Low MoorDominion Energy (100.00%) | Alleghany County | VA | Distillate Fuel Oil | 134 | 23 | 194,986.46 | 18 | 1,455.12 | 4 |
Alleghany County, Virginia Production Fuel Makeup
For electricity generation purposes, Alleghany County's primary fuel is Black Liquour, making up 315,366.67 megawatt hours, or 42.58% of production in the county. Natural Gas and Wood/Wood Waste Solids are the second and third most used fuel types, respectively, for electricity generation. Natural Gas is used to make 26.34% of electricity generation and Wood/Wood Waste Solids makes up 16.53% of total generation in the county. The county has the 997th largest amount of total CO2 pollution from electricity consumption of all of the counties in the United States, emitting 264,207,145.47 kilograms. The county averages 17,306.9 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen from electricity consumption, which is a better measurement of the county's emission levels. They rank 82nd highest in the country in this category. Alleghany County has the 33rd most power plants of any county in Virginia, with 2 total plants.
Providers In Each City in Alleghany County:
- Clifton Forge, Virginia:
- Dominion Energy: 100.00%
- Covington, Virginia:
- Dominion Energy: 100.00%
- Iron Gate, Virginia:
- Dominion Energy: 100.00%
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FAQ
What electricity company is the largest provider in Alleghany County, Virginia?
By total revenue, Dominion Energy is the largest electricity provider in Alleghany County, Virginia.
How many power plants are in Alleghany County, Virginia?
Alleghany County, Virginia is home to 2 active electricity plants producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
How many electric companies offer service in Alleghany County, Virginia?
There are 3 electricity providers serving consumers in Alleghany County, Virginia.
What electricity companies offer service in Alleghany County, Virginia?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dominion Energy | 49,500 |
| 2 | Craig-Botetourt Electric Coop | 1,450 |
| 3 | BARC Electric Cooperative | 950 |
