Bedford County, Virginia Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Bedford County, Virginia Electricity Overview
As the 909th highest county in the country for non-renewable production per capita, Bedford County produces 0.16 megawatt hours per person a year.
Natural gas accounts for 5.21% of the electricity production in Bedford County, giving it a rank of 755th out of 3230 counties nationwide for natural gas production.
The largest electricity company in Bedford County by customer count is Appalachian Power Company.
Bedford County's ability to generate 190,482 megawatts of electricity through the use of hydroelectric power sources, has given rise to its ranking of 3rd highest hydroelectric energy producing county out of 133 counties in the state.
Bedford County's average residential electricity rate is 15.62 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 2.44% below the nationwide average price of 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour.
As the 39th highest generator of solar power in the state, Bedford County produces a total of 5,210 megawatt hours from solar.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
1,196,462 MWh
Consumption per Capita
14.8 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
245,969 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
233,080 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
12,889 MWh
Production per Capita
3.04 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
294,523,401 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,642.93 kg
Forest CDP, VA Electricity Overview
Forest CDP has an average residential electricity rate of 15.88 cents per kilowatt hour. This is, sadly for their citizens, 10.72% more than Virginia's average rate of 14.34 cents, ranking the city at 563rd out of 676 cities in the state for best average electricity price. The largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Appalachian Power Company. The average monthly residential electric bill for a consumer in the city is $162.45 per month.
As the 122nd worst ranked city out of 676 cities in Virginia, Forest CDP emits 47,606,072.97 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use. This total also results in a ranking of 23rd worst in Virginia for emissions per capita. The electricity sold in Forest CDP has to be brought in from neighboring cities and rural areas, since there are no electricity generation plants within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Forest CDP
Forest CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in May.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Forest CDP, Virginia
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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Appalachian Power Company | BUNDLED | 15.84 | 165.23 | 5,783,168 | 916,154,000 | |
Strategic Energy LLC | ENERGY | |||||
Texas Retail Energy | ENERGY |
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Bedford, VA Electricity Overview
Bedford has an average residential electricity rate of 14.35 cents per kilowatt hour. This is, sadly for their citizens, 0.04% more than Virginia's average rate of 14.34 cents, ranking the city at 458th out of 676 cities in the state for best average electricity price. There is 1748.12% more electricity used in Bedford than is generated, forcing the city to purchase electricity from nearby cities and counties. The city ranks 8th out of 676 cities in the state for solar production per capita, with 0.79 megawatt hours per person being produced.
As the 179th worst ranked city out of 676 cities in Virginia, Bedford emits 27,007,749.94 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use. This total also results in a ranking of 658th worst in Virginia for emissions per capita. The city is home to 2 power plants, which is the 7th highest number of plants within a city in Virginia out of the state's 676 cities. Bedford has about 98.43% of its electricity generated from Solar.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Bedford
Bedford residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in May.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Bedford, Virginia
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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Appalachian Power Company | BUNDLED | 15.84 | 165.23 | 5,783,168 | 916,154,000 | |
Bedford Electric | BUNDLED | 12.81 | 152.22 | 83 | 84,268 | 10,797,000 |
Strategic Energy LLC | ENERGY | |||||
Texas Retail Energy | ENERGY |
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Stewartsville CDP, VA Electricity Overview
Stewartsville CDP has an average residential electricity rate of 15.88 cents per kilowatt hour. This is, sadly for their citizens, 10.72% more than Virginia's average rate of 14.34 cents, ranking the city at 563rd out of 676 cities in the state for best average electricity price. The largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Appalachian Power Company. Stewartsville CDP has the 483rd highest population in the state, with 493 citizens living within its borders.
As the 476th worst ranked city out of 676 cities in Virginia, Stewartsville CDP emits 2,124,924.76 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use. This total also results in a ranking of 23rd worst in Virginia for emissions per capita. The electricity sold in Stewartsville CDP has to be brought in from neighboring cities and rural areas, since there are no electricity generation plants within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Stewartsville CDP
Stewartsville CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in May.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Stewartsville CDP, Virginia
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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Appalachian Power Company | BUNDLED | 15.84 | 165.23 | 5,783,168 | 916,154,000 | |
Strategic Energy LLC | ENERGY | |||||
Texas Retail Energy | ENERGY |
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Electricity Production in Bedford County, Virginia
Power Plants in Bedford County, Virginia
Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
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Smith MountainAppalachian Power Company (100.00%) | Bedford County | VA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 176,271 | ||||
Georgia-Pacific Big IslandGP Big Island LLC (100.00%) | Big Island CDP | VA | Natural Gas | 50,551 | 15,111,557.96 | 298.94 | ||
Bedford SolarOppidum Renewables USA, LLC (100.00%) | Bedford | VA | Solar | 5,210 | ||||
Orange Street G1Bedford Electric (100.00%) | Bedford | VA | Distillate Fuel Oil | 83 | 58,970.07 | 710.48 |
Bedford County, Virginia Details
Bedford County has 4 power plants, which is 672nd highest in the nation. About 77.44% of electricity in Bedford County comes from generation using Conventional Hydroelectric. Wood/Wood Waste Solids (13.33%) is also used in the generation of electricity, as well as Natural Gas (5.21%). Tracking emissions on a per capita basis gives us a glimpse of the emissions efficiency of a county. Bedford County averages 3,642.93 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity use. Total emissions in the county are 294,523,401.3 kilograms, which is the 34th highest total amount of pollution for any county in the state.
FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Bedford County, Virginia?
The largest electricity company in Bedford County, Virginia by megawatt hours sold is Appalachian Power Company.
Which electricity companies offer service in Bedford County, Virginia?
County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
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1 | Appalachian Power Company | 35,160 |
2 | Bedford Electric | 6,876 |
3 | Southside Electric Cooperative | 4,205 |
4 | Strategic Energy LLC | 47 |
5 | Texas Retail Energy | 3 |
How many electric companies offer service in Bedford County, Virginia?
There are 5 electricity companies serving consumers in Bedford County, Virginia.
How many power plants are located within Bedford County, Virginia?
There are 4 active power plants located in Bedford County, Virginia