Buchanan County, VA: 3 Electric Providers

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Buchanan County, Virginia Electricity Overview

Buchanan County continues to make strides with the decrease of non-renewable fuel use for electricity production purposes. The county has accomplished a 16.37% drop in the consumption of these fuel sources for electricity production in the previous year.

On average, Buchanan County citizens are accountable for 8,186.53 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita per year, making it the 589th worst polluting county based on per capita emissions.

Buchanan County produces 16.09 megawatt hours of electricity per person in the county from non-renewable electricity sources. They are the 13th highest county in Virginia for non-renewable production per capita.

In Buchanan County, 331,611 megawatt hours of electricity are produced from non-renewable fuels. Buchanan County ranks 18th in Virginia out of 133 counties for total electricity generation from non-renewable fuel sources.

Appalachian Power Company is the largest supplier in Buchanan County when calculated by megawatt hours sold.

With a Virginia average residential electricity bill of $145.55, Buchanan County consumers, on average, pay about 14.81% more than other residents per month for electricity.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    311,244 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    15.1 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    331,611 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    331,611 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    16.09 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    168,765,394 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    8,186.53 kg

Recent Energy News in Grundy

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Grundy Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Electricity Rate for February, 2024

16.64¢ per kWh

  • 8.36% higher than last month
  • 7.59% higher than February last year
  • 18.58% higher than the Virginia average
  • 2.08% higher than the US average
  • 659th in the state out of 659 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 41 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 17,108th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,062 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,548 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate

15.98¢ per kWh

  • 0.62% higher than last month
  • 17.26% higher than February last year
  • 11.09% higher than the Virginia average
  • 5.69% lower than the US average
  • 658th in the state out of 659 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 419 since February last year
  • 15,589th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 723 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 5,848 since February last year

Average Residential Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$199.2 per month

  • 24.14% lower than last month
  • 21.15% higher than February last year
  • 22.56% higher than the Virginia average
  • 58.89% higher than the US average
  • 618th in the state out of 659 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 28 since February last year
  • 26,478th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 278 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,153 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill

$167.04 per month

  • 1.77% higher than last month
  • 12.2% higher than February last year
  • 14.79% higher than the Virginia average
  • 26.04% higher than the US average
  • 592nd in the state out of 659 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 13 since February last year
  • 23,214th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 302 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,886 since February last year

Average Commercial Electricity Rate for February, 2024

13.87¢ per kWh

  • 10.46% higher than last month
  • 6.83% higher than February last year
  • 30.93% higher than the Virginia average
  • 1.88% higher than the US average
  • 659th in the state out of 659 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 41 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 27 since February last year
  • 19,837th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,911 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 5,176 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate

13.04¢ per kWh

  • 0.57% higher than last month
  • 20.37% higher than February last year
  • 23.38% higher than the Virginia average
  • 7.66% lower than the US average
  • 631st in the state out of 659 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 109 since February last year
  • 14,959th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 476 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 8,534 since February last year

Average Commercial Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$475.01 per month

  • 7.29% lower than last month
  • 13.1% higher than February last year
  • 52.39% lower than the Virginia average
  • 71.61% lower than the US average
  • 230th in the state out of 659 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since February last year
  • 11,379th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 204 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,962 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill

$472.83 per month

  • 0.98% higher than last month
  • 16.8% higher than February last year
  • 53.87% lower than the Virginia average
  • 71.21% lower than the US average
  • 230th in the state out of 659 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 56 since February last year
  • 9,957th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 200 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 4,066 since February last year

Average Industrial Electricity Rate for February, 2024

10.37¢ per kWh

  • 2.49% higher than last month
  • 2.22% higher than February last year
  • 17.33% higher than the Virginia average
  • 5.29% higher than the US average
  • 617th in the state out of 659 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 55 since February last year
  • 19,950th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 42 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 174 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate

10.27¢ per kWh

  • 0.18% higher than last month
  • 23.41% higher than February last year
  • 11.01% higher than the Virginia average
  • 0.69% higher than the US average
  • 562nd in the state out of 659 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 77 since February last year
  • 19,347th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 39 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 8,923 since February last year

Average Industrial Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$18,147.76 per month

  • 9.63% lower than last month
  • 0.5% higher than February last year
  • 60.97% lower than the Virginia average
  • 40.8% lower than the US average
  • 203rd in the state out of 659 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since February last year
  • 17,189th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 192 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 755 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill

$20,190.33 per month

  • 0.04% higher than last month
  • 20.01% higher than February last year
  • 62.57% lower than the Virginia average
  • 40.77% lower than the US average
  • 204th in the state out of 659 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since February last year
  • 16,767th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 26 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,789 since February last year

Grundy, VA Electricity Overview

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Grundy averages a residential electricity price of 15.92 cents per kilowatt hour spent by their citizens, which is 11.81% higher than the state's average price of 14.24 cents and 0.60% less than the national average of 16.02 cents. The average residential power bill for a customer in the city is $167.11 per month, while the national average is $138.3. Appalachian Power Company is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on residential customer count.

Approximately 4,871,936.06 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in Grundy from electricity consumption. This total results in 4,381.24 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, which ranks the city 26th worst in Virginia for pollution per capita from electricity consumption. There are zero power plants in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Grundy

Grundy residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in October.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.166/kWh$0.102/kWh$262.60/mo.$86.24/mo.
565th15.92¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Grundy
499th$167.11Average residential monthly electricity bill for Grundy Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Grundy, Virginia

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Appalachian Power CompanyBUNDLED15.81164.25,762,590911,266,000
Strategic Energy LLCENERGY
Texas Retail EnergyENERGY

Vansant CDP, VA Electricity Overview

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Vansant CDP averages a residential electricity price of 15.92 cents per kilowatt hour spent by their citizens, which is 11.81% higher than the state's average price of 14.24 cents and 0.60% less than the national average of 16.02 cents. The average residential power bill for a customer in the city is $167.11 per month, while the national average is $138.3. Selling an estimated 3,845.48 megawatt hours, Appalachian Power Company is the largest supplier in the city.

Approximately 1,121,596.79 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in Vansant CDP from electricity consumption. This total results in 4,381.24 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, which ranks the city 26th worst in Virginia for pollution per capita from electricity consumption. There are zero power plants in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Vansant CDP

Vansant CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in October.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.166/kWh$0.102/kWh$262.60/mo.$86.24/mo.
565th15.92¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Vansant CDP
499th$167.11Average residential monthly electricity bill for Vansant CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Vansant CDP, Virginia

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Appalachian Power CompanyBUNDLED15.81164.25,762,590911,266,000
Strategic Energy LLCENERGY
Texas Retail EnergyENERGY

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Big Rock CDP, VA Electricity Overview

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Big Rock CDP averages a residential electricity price of 15.92 cents per kilowatt hour spent by their citizens, which is 11.81% higher than the state's average price of 14.24 cents and 0.60% less than the national average of 16.02 cents. The average residential power bill for a customer in the city is $167.11 per month, while the national average is $138.3. Selling an estimated 612.99 megawatt hours, Appalachian Power Company is the largest supplier in the city.

Approximately 1,077,784.42 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in Big Rock CDP from electricity consumption. This total results in 4,381.24 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, which ranks the city 318th worst in Virginia for pollution per capita from electricity consumption. There are zero power plants in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Big Rock CDP

Big Rock CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in October.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.166/kWh$0.102/kWh$262.60/mo.$86.24/mo.
565th15.92¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Big Rock CDP
499th$167.11Average residential monthly electricity bill for Big Rock CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Big Rock CDP, Virginia

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Appalachian Power CompanyBUNDLED15.81164.25,762,590911,266,000
Strategic Energy LLCENERGY
Texas Retail EnergyENERGY

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Electricity Production in Buchanan County, Virginia

Power Plants in Buchanan County, Virginia

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Buchanan Generation LLCFirst Energy (25.00%)LS Power (25.00%)CONSOL Energy Inc (50.00%)
Buchanan County VA Natural Gas 331,611179,808,772.92542.23

Buchanan County, Virginia Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Emitting 168,765,393.75 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Buchanan County is the 1321st worst in the nation for total emissions from electricity consumption. Averaging 8,186.53 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, the county ranks 589th highest for emissions per capita from electricity consumption. The county has one power generation plant. Buchanan County's power plants most often use Natural Gas, which accounts for 331,611 megawatt hours (or 100.00%) of the fuel used for electricity production in the county.

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Buchanan County, Virginia Net Metering

Out of the 3 suppliers in Buchanan County, only one of them have made it a point to offer net metering to their consumers. The state of Virginia has commendable state level net metering legislation.

Power Companies in Buchanan County, Virginia

FAQ

What electricity company is the largest supplier in Buchanan County, Virginia?

The largest electricity provider in Buchanan County, Virginia by total customer count is Appalachian Power Company.

How many power plants are in Buchanan County, Virginia?

There is one power plant located in Buchanan County, Virginia

Which electricity companies offer service in Buchanan County, Virginia?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Appalachian Power Company24,793
2Strategic Energy LLC33
3Texas Retail Energy2

How many electric companies offer service in Buchanan County, Virginia?

There are 3 electricity companies offering service in Buchanan County, Virginia.

Fernando García
Last Reviewed By: Fernando García
Published: 2024-04-04