Charlottesville city, Virginia Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Charlottesville city, Virginia Electricity Overview
The largest electricity company in Charlottesville city by customer count is Dominion Energy.
There was a 6.04% decrease in CO2 emissions per capita during the course of the last year in Charlottesville city.
Charlottesville city's average residential price per kilowatt hour is 13.10% lower than the United States average, at 13.91 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.01 cents.
Releasing 202,342,110.03 kilograms of CO2 gases, Charlottesville city has the 1175th worst pollution level due to electricity use of any county in the US and 44th highest in the state.
With a population of 46,597 residents, Charlottesville city is the 38th largest county by population in Virginia.
Charlottesville city is ranked 76th out of 133 for worst polluting county in Virginia based on emissions per capita. The county emits 4,342.38 kilograms per capita per year of CO2 gases.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
697,281 MWh
Consumption per Capita
14.96 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
202,342,110 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,342.38 kg
Charlottesville, VA Electricity Overview
Charlottesville has an average residential electricity rate of 13.91 cents per kilowatt hour. This is, luckily for their citizens, 2.56% less than Virginia's average rate of 14.28 cents, ranking the city at 389th out of 676 cities in the state for best average electricity price. The electricity grid in the city deals with an average of 1.12 outages per customer each year, with outages lasting roughly 125.36 minutes each. The United States averages of outages and outage time frames are 1.27 outages each year and 137.24 minutes a outage. The average monthly residential electric bill for a consumer in the city is $154.93 per month, while the state average is $144.74.
As the 21st worst ranked city out of 676 cities in Virginia, Charlottesville emits 202,342,110.03 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use. This total also results in a ranking of 475th worst in Virginia for emissions per capita. The electricity sold in Charlottesville has to be brought in from neighboring cities and rural areas, since there are no electricity generation plants within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Charlottesville
Charlottesville residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in October.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Charlottesville, Virginia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Virginia Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 13.97 | 174.99 | 512,105 | 71,521,000 | |
| Dominion Energy | BUNDLED | 13.86 | 134.88 | 27,563,754.42 | 3,819,402,584 | |
| Strategic Energy LLC | ENERGY | |||||
| Texas Retail Energy | ENERGY |
Zips with electric coverage in Charlottesville, Virginia include: 22903, 22901, 22902, 22904
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Charlottesville city, Virginia Details
FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Charlottesville city, Virginia?
The largest electricity company in Charlottesville city, Virginia by total customer count is Dominion Energy.
Which electricity companies offer service in Charlottesville city, Virginia?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dominion Energy | 1,435 |
| 2 | Central Virginia Electric Cooperative | 174 |
| 3 | Strategic Energy LLC | 1 |
How many electric companies offer service in Charlottesville city, Virginia?
There are 4 electricity companies serving consumers in Charlottesville city, Virginia.
