Amherst County, Virginia Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Amherst County, VA is $186.32
- The average electricity rate in Amherst County, VA is 16.87¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Amherst County, VA
The average residential electric bill in Amherst County, VA is $186.32 per month. Amherst County, VA is the 115th most expensive county in Virginia for electricity.
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Amherst County, Virginia Electricity Overview
Amherst County's average residential price per kilowatt hour is 1.50% more than the United States average, at 16.87 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.62 cents.
As the 66th largest generator of electricity out of 133 counties in Virginia, Amherst County generates 16,042 megawatt hours of electricity.
With a population of 31,381 citizens, Amherst County is the 55th most populated county in Virginia and the 1435th largest in the nation.
With a US average residential electric bill of $146.54, Amherst County residents pay about 27.15% more than their fellow Americans per month for electricity.
The usage of renewable fuel sources for electricity production in Amherst County rose by 12.74% last year.
Amherst County ranks 55th out of 133 counties in the state for total electricity consumption, with its population using over 400,000 megawatt hours.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
499,883 MWh
Consumption per Capita
15.93 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
16,042 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
16,042 MWh
Production per Capita
0.51 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
146,266,891 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,661 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Madison Heights CDP
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Rates and Production Categories
Madison Heights CDP Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024
17.44¢ per kWh
- 1.8% lower than last month
- 8.12% higher than November last year
- 16.75% higher than the Virginia average
- 2.38% higher than the US average
- 635th in the state out of 676 cities
- The state rank has increased by 33 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 32 since November last year
- 21,460th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 240 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,656 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
17.07¢ per kWh
- 0.64% higher than last month
- 7.4% higher than November last year
- 17.53% higher than the Virginia average
- 3.52% higher than the US average
- 670th in the state out of 676 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 9 since November last year
- 21,266th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 521 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,378 since November last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024
$148.57 per month
- 5.93% higher than last month
- 8.99% lower than November last year
- 18.72% higher than the Virginia average
- 25.65% higher than the US average
- 594th in the state out of 676 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 45 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 42 since November last year
- 28,288th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 3,935 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 832 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$175.51 per month
- 0.69% lower than last month
- 6.22% higher than November last year
- 18.28% higher than the Virginia average
- 23.39% higher than the US average
- 538th in the state out of 676 cities
- The state rank has increased by 128 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 87 since November last year
- 27,316th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 307 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,465 since November last year
Madison Heights CDP, VA Electricity Overview
Residents of Madison Heights CDP are charged an average residential electricity price of 17.07 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 16.46% higher than Virginia's average price of 14.66 cents. This ranks the city 670th out of 676 cities in Virginia for best average electricity rate. Appalachian Power Company is the largest vendor in the city based on total residential customers. Customers in the city have an average monthly residential power bill of $175.51. This is 12.84% above the state average of $155.54.
Madison Heights CDP residents average 4,815.54 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity consumption. This results in a total emissions amount of 51,959,671.2 kilograms. The electricity consumed in Madison Heights CDP has to be imported from neighboring cities or rural areas, since there are no power production plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Madison Heights CDP
Madison Heights CDP residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Madison Heights CDP, Virginia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Power Company | BUNDLED | 17.27 | 186.64 | 6,039,981.88 | 1,043,006,213 |
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Amherst, VA Electricity Overview
Residents of Amherst are charged an average residential electricity price of 17.07 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 16.46% higher than Virginia's average price of 14.66 cents. This ranks the city 670th out of 676 cities in Virginia for best average electricity rate. Residents in the city have an average monthly residential power bill of $175.51. This is 12.84% above the Virginia average of $155.54. There is 1859.11% more electricity consumed in Amherst than is produced, eliciting the need to purchase electricity from neighboring municipalities.
Amherst residents average 4,569.74 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity consumption. A total of 11,442,620.83 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the city. This is enough to rank 257th worst in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. Solar is the fuel of choice in Amherst, with 100.00% of electricity production coming from the fuel. Amherst is home to one electricity generation plant.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Amherst
Amherst residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Amherst, Virginia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Power Company | BUNDLED | 17.27 | 186.64 | 2,036 | 6,039,981.88 | 1,043,006,213 |
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Amherst County, Virginia Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types
Power Plants in Amherst 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SnowdenBedford Electric (100.00%) | Amherst County | VA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 14,006 | 9 | 1 | 1 | ||||
Amherst Solar Facility (VA)Appalachian Power Company (100.00%) | Amherst | VA | Solar | 2,036 | 93 | 1 | 1 |
Amherst County, Virginia Production Fuel Makeup
Amherst County residents average 4,661 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity consumption. A total of 146,266,891.13 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the county. Conventional Hydroelectric is the primary fuel in Amherst County, with 87.31% of electricity production coming from the fuel. Amherst County has the 33rd highest power plants of any county in Virginia, with 2 total power plants.
FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest provider in Amherst County, Virginia?
By total customer count, Appalachian Power Company is the largest electricity company in Amherst County, Virginia.
How many electric companies offer service in Amherst County, Virginia?
Amherst County, Virginia is home to 3 electricity suppliers serving consumers in the area.
How many power plants are within Amherst County, Virginia?
There are 2 active electricity plants in Amherst County, Virginia
What electricity companies offer service in Amherst County, Virginia?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Appalachian Power Company | 19,073 |
| 2 | Dominion Energy | 5,131 |
| 3 | Central Virginia Electric Cooperative | 2,934 |
