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Bristol city, Virginia Electricity Overview
Bristol city is the 2047th largest county in the nation, with 16,996 residents living within its borders.
When measuring CO2 emissions per capita, Bristol city experienced a 6.34% decrease over the course of the past 12 months.
Bristol city had a 29.75% rise over the last year in the usage of renewable fuels for electricity production.
The average residential price per kilowatt hour in Bristol city is 11.02 cents. This is roughly 31.14% lower than the national average rate of 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour.
At $134.16, the Bristol city average monthly residential electric expense is 2.80% lower than the national average bill.
There has been a 141.47% rise in the burning of non-renewable fuel sources during the past year in Bristol city.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
254,329 MWh
Consumption per Capita
14.96 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
5,736 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
5,380 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
356 MWh
Production per Capita
0.34 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
75,573,054 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,446.52 kg
Recent Energy News in Bristol
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Top Headlines
Electricity Production from Distillate Fuel Oil
- In Bristol, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil production national rank dropped by 690 positions to 999th, from last year's value of 309th
- In Bristol, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil production national rank dropped by 724 positions to 999th, from last month's value of 275th
- In Bristol, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil production decreased by 100% to 0 MWhs, from last year's value of 27.35 MWhs
- In Bristol, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil production decreased by 100% to 0 MWhs, from last month's value of 7.83 MWhs
- In Bristol, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil production state rank dropped by 9 positions to 22nd, from last year's value of 13th
- In Bristol, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil production state rank dropped by 8 positions to 22nd, from last month's value of 14th
- In Bristol, the distillate fuel oil production national rank dropped by 3 positions to 1,001st, from last month's value of 998th
- In Bristol, the distillate fuel oil production national rank dropped by 2 positions to 1,001st, from last year's value of 999th
- In Bristol, the distillate fuel oil production state rank increased by 1 position to 22nd, from last year's value of 23rd
Electricity Production from All Fuel Types
- In Bristol, the 12 month rolling average total production national rank dropped by 1,424 positions to 2,703rd, from last month's value of 1,279th
- In Bristol, the 12 month rolling average total production national rank dropped by 1,305 positions to 2,703rd, from last year's value of 1,398th
- In Bristol, the 12 month rolling average total production decreased by 100% to 0 MWhs, from last year's value of 441.23 MWhs
- In Bristol, the 12 month rolling average total production decreased by 100% to 0 MWhs, from last month's value of 41.79 MWhs
- In Bristol, the 12 month rolling average total production state rank dropped by 16 positions to 42nd, from last year's value of 26th
- In Bristol, the 12 month rolling average total production state rank dropped by 13 positions to 42nd, from last month's value of 29th
- In Bristol, the total production national rank increased by 8 positions to 2,698th, from last year's value of 2,706th
- In Bristol, the total production state rank increased by 1 position to 41st, from last year's value of 42nd
- In Bristol, the total production national rank increased by 1 position to 2,698th, from last month's value of 2,699th
Electricity Production from Landfill Gas
- In Bristol, the 12 month rolling average landfill gas production decreased by 100% to 0 MWhs, from last year's value of 413.88 MWhs
- In Bristol, the 12 month rolling average landfill gas production decreased by 100% to 0 MWhs, from last month's value of 33.95 MWhs
- In Bristol, the 12 month rolling average landfill gas production national rank dropped by 53 positions to 110th, from last year's value of 57th
- In Bristol, the 12 month rolling average landfill gas production national rank dropped by 53 positions to 110th, from last month's value of 57th
- In Bristol, the 12 month rolling average landfill gas production state rank dropped by 3 positions to 7th, from last year's value of 4th
- In Bristol, the 12 month rolling average landfill gas production state rank dropped by 3 positions to 7th, from last month's value of 4th
Electricity Emission from Production from All Fuel Types
- In Bristol, the 12 month rolling average total emission national rank dropped by 1,944 positions to 2,699th, from last year's value of 755th
- In Bristol, the 12 month rolling average total emission national rank dropped by 1,947 positions to 2,699th, from last month's value of 752nd
- In Bristol, the 12 month rolling average total emission decreased by 100% to 0 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last year's value of 264184.2232307692 CO2 equivalent kgs
- In Bristol, the 12 month rolling average total emission decreased by 100% to 0 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last month's value of 26324.237615384613 CO2 equivalent kgs
- In Bristol, the 12 month rolling average total emission state rank dropped by 25 positions to 42nd, from last year's value of 17th
- In Bristol, the 12 month rolling average total emission state rank dropped by 22 positions to 42nd, from last month's value of 20th
Electricity Emission from Production from Landfill Gas
- In Bristol, the 12 month rolling average landfill gas emission decreased by 100% to 0 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last year's value of 241480.63307692308 CO2 equivalent kgs
- In Bristol, the 12 month rolling average landfill gas emission decreased by 100% to 0 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last month's value of 19810.632307692307 CO2 equivalent kgs
- In Bristol, the 12 month rolling average landfill gas emission national rank dropped by 51 positions to 110th, from last year's value of 59th
- In Bristol, the 12 month rolling average landfill gas emission national rank dropped by 51 positions to 110th, from last month's value of 59th
- In Bristol, the 12 month rolling average landfill gas emission state rank dropped by 3 positions to 7th, from last year's value of 4th
- In Bristol, the 12 month rolling average landfill gas emission state rank dropped by 3 positions to 7th, from last month's value of 4th
Electricity Emission from Production from Distillate Fuel Oil
- In Bristol, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil emission national rank dropped by 729 positions to 1,008th, from last month's value of 279th
- In Bristol, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil emission national rank dropped by 683 positions to 1,008th, from last year's value of 325th
- In Bristol, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil emission decreased by 100% to 0 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last year's value of 22703.59015384615 CO2 equivalent kgs
- In Bristol, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil emission decreased by 100% to 0 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last month's value of 6513.605307692307 CO2 equivalent kgs
- In Bristol, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil emission state rank dropped by 11 positions to 23rd, from last year's value of 12th
- In Bristol, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil emission state rank dropped by 9 positions to 23rd, from last month's value of 14th
Bristol, VA Electricity Overview
Bristol's inhabitants are billed an average residential electricity rate of 11.02 cents per kilowatt hour. Fortunately, this is 22.79% less than the state's average price of 14.28 cents, ranking the city at 1st out of 676 cities in the state for best average electricity price. There was a 141.47% increase in the use of non-renewable fuel sources in Bristol. Bristol produces 2.26% of the electricity used in the city and must purchase power from nearby cities and counties or rural area electricity generation facilities.
When it comes to electricity generation, Bristol's main fuel is Landfill Gas, making up 5,380.4 megawatt hours, or 93.80% of generation in the city. Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. The city averages 4,446.52 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity use, which ranks them 15th worst in Virginia out of 676 cities for emissions efficiency. At 4,446.52 kilograms per person and 16,996 residents in the city, the city emits 75,573,053.54 kilograms of CO2 emissions each year. Bristol has one electricity plant.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Bristol
Bristol residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in May.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Bristol, Virginia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BVU Authority | BUNDLED | 11.02 | 134.16 | 198,193 | 21,848,000 |
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Electricity Production in Bristol city, Virginia
Power Plants in Bristol city, Virginia
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bristol PlantIngenco Renewable Development, LLC (100.00%) | Bristol | VA | Landfill Gas | 5,736 | 3,434,394.9 | 598.74 |
Bristol city, Virginia Details
When it comes to electricity generation, Bristol city's main fuel is Landfill Gas, making up 5,380.4 megawatt hours, or 93.80% of generation in the county. Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a county. The county averages 4,446.52 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity use, which ranks them 29th highest in Virginia out of 133 counties for emissions efficiency. At 4,446.52 kilograms per person and 8,683,619 residents in the county, the county emits 75,573,053.54 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 86th worst amount in Virginia for total pollution from electricity consumption. Bristol city has one power generation plant within its borders.
FAQ
What electricity companies offer service in Bristol city, Virginia?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | BVU Authority | 1,739 |
What electricity company is the largest provider in Bristol city, Virginia?
The largest electricity company in Bristol city, Virginia by total revenue is BVU Authority.
How many power plants are within Bristol city, Virginia?
There is one active power plant in Bristol city, Virginia
