Bedford County, Virginia Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Bedford County, VA is $173.42
- The average electricity rate in Bedford County, VA is 16.11¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Bedford County, VA
The average residential electric bill in Bedford County, VA is $173.42 per month. Bedford County, VA is the 109th most expensive county in Virginia for electricity.
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Bedford County, Virginia Electricity Overview
In Bedford County, the usage of renewable fuels for electricity production has dropped by 134.45% during the previous 12 months.
With 4,939 megawatt produced from solar power and 80,848 citizens in Bedford County, the county averages 0.06 megawatt hours produced from solar per capita, which gives it a ranking of 870th out of 3221 counties in the United States.
When calculating by total customers, Appalachian Power Company is the largest electricity company in Bedford County.
Averaging generation of -0.51 megawatt hours per resident per year, Bedford County ranks 82 out of 133 counties in generation per capita in the state.
Bedford County's average residential price per kilowatt hour is 2.49% below the national average rate, at 16.11 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.52 cents.
As the 882nd largest producer of solar powered electricity in the country, Bedford County generates 4,939 megawatt hours from solar.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
1,262,577 MWh
Consumption per Capita
15.62 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
376,552,456 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,657.54 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Forest CDP
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Forest 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 dropped by 43 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 46 since November last year
- 21,460th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 164 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,734 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 137 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 4,027 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
- 661st in the state out of 676 cities
- The state rank has increased by 5 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 36 since November last year
- 27,439th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 184 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,588 since November last year
Forest CDP, VA Electricity Overview
Forest CDP has an average residential electricity rate of 17.07 cents per kilowatt hour. This is, sadly for their citizens, 17.38% more than Virginia's average rate of 14.54 cents, ranking the city at 670th out of 676 cities in the state for best average electricity price. The electricity grid in the city deals with an average of 1.55 outages per customer each year, with outages lasting roughly 276.97 minutes each. The United States averages of outages and outage time frames are 1.44 outages each year and 123.49 minutes a outage. The average monthly residential electric bill for a consumer in the city is $175.51 per month, while the state average is $149.86.
As the 122nd worst ranked city out of 676 cities in Virginia, Forest CDP emits 51,442,483.07 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use. This total also results in a ranking of 40th worst in Virginia for emissions per capita. The electricity sold in Forest CDP has to be brought in from neighboring cities and rural areas, since there are no electricity generation plants within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Forest CDP
Forest CDP residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Forest CDP, Virginia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Power Company | BUNDLED | 16.88 | 175.48 | 5,799,982 | 979,240,000 |
Zips with electric coverage in Forest CDP, Virginia include: 24502, 24551, 24503
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Bedford, VA Electricity Overview
Bedford has an average residential electricity rate of 14.81 cents per kilowatt hour. This is, sadly for their citizens, 1.85% more than Virginia's average rate of 14.54 cents, ranking the city at 463rd out of 676 cities in the state for best average electricity price. Bedford residents consume 2004.39% of the electricity generated within the city limits and the city must import electricity generated in rural areas or other nearby cities to make up for the excess usage. With an estimated 520 total residential customers, Bedford Electric is the largest supplier in the city.
As the 176th worst ranked city out of 676 cities in Virginia, Bedford emits 29,348,603.31 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use. This total also results in a ranking of 644th worst in Virginia for emissions per capita. The city is home to 2 power plants, which is the 8th highest number of plants within a city in Virginia out of the state's 676 cities. Bedford has about 95.90% of its electricity generated from Solar.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Bedford
Bedford residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Bedford, Virginia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Power Company | BUNDLED | 16.88 | 175.48 | 5,799,982 | 979,240,000 | |
| Bedford Electric | BUNDLED | 14.75 | 176.01 | 211 | 90,548.34 | 13,352,853.96 |
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Stewartsville CDP, VA Electricity Overview
Stewartsville CDP has an average residential electricity rate of 17.07 cents per kilowatt hour. This is, sadly for their citizens, 17.38% more than Virginia's average rate of 14.54 cents, ranking the city at 604th out of 676 cities in the state for best average electricity price. The electricity grid in the city deals with an average of 1.55 outages per customer each year, with outages lasting roughly 276.97 minutes each. The United States averages of outages and outage time frames are 1.44 outages each year and 123.49 minutes a outage. The average monthly residential electric bill for a consumer in the city is $175.51 per month, while the state average is $149.86.
As the 471st worst ranked city out of 676 cities in Virginia, Stewartsville CDP emits 2,296,165.16 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use. This total also results in a ranking of 471st worst in Virginia for emissions per capita. The electricity sold in Stewartsville CDP has to be brought in from neighboring cities and rural areas, since there are no electricity generation plants within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Stewartsville CDP
Stewartsville CDP residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Stewartsville CDP, Virginia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Power Company | BUNDLED | 16.88 | 175.48 | 5,799,982 | 979,240,000 |
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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) | Production State Rank | Emission (kg) | Emission State Rank | Emissions per MWh | Emissions per MWh State Rank | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Georgia-Pacific Big IslandGP Big Island LLC (100.00%) | Big Island CDP | VA | Natural Gas | 55,264 | 25 | 16,621,819.5 | 26 | 300.77 | 28 | ||
Bedford SolarOppidum Renewables USA, LLC (100.00%) | Bedford | VA | Solar | 4,939 | 84 | 1 | 1 | ||||
Orange Street G1Bedford Electric (100.00%) | Bedford | VA | Distillate Fuel Oil | 211 | 19 | 98,234.06 | 21 | 465.56 | 31 | ||
Smith MountainAppalachian Power Company (100.00%) | Bedford County | VA | Conventional Hydroelectric | -101,453 | 18 | 1 | 1 |
Bedford County, Virginia Details
Bedford County has 4 power plants, which is 701st highest in the nation. About 81.17% of electricity in Bedford County comes from generation using Natural Gas. Wood/Wood Waste Solids (35.41%) is also used in the generation of electricity, as well as Black Liquour (12.38%). Tracking emissions on a per capita basis gives us a glimpse of the emissions efficiency of a county. Bedford County averages 4,657.54 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity use. Total emissions in the county are 376,552,455.54 kilograms, which is the 29th 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Appalachian Power Company | 24,660 |
| 2 | Bedford Electric | 7,342 |
| 3 | Southside Electric Cooperative | 4,392 |
How many electric companies offer service in Bedford County, Virginia?
There are 3 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
