Chesapeake city, Virginia Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Chesapeake city, Virginia Electricity Overview
With 179,656 megawatt hours generated by solar, Chesapeake city ranks 192nd out of 3230 counties in the United States for solar power electricity production.
Chesapeake city has achieved a 5.59% rise in the use of renewable fuel sources for electricity production over the course of the past year.
Chesapeake city generates 34,550.17 megawatt hours from natural gas, which is enough to rank them 652nd out of 3230 counties in the United States for natural gas generation.
Chesapeake city has the 320th worst pollution level due to electricity consumption in the United States, releasing 1,075,955,447.36 kilograms of CO2 gases.
By megawatt hours sold, the largest provider in Chesapeake city is Dominion Energy.
Chesapeake city has seen a rise in electricity generation from solar energy of 5.59% year over year.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
3,778,247 MWh
Consumption per Capita
14.96 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
242,487 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
179,656 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
62,831 MWh
Production per Capita
0.96 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
1,075,955,447 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,261.41 kg
Chesapeake, VA Electricity Overview
On average, Chesapeake's residential electricity rate is 13.86 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, fortunately, 13.44% less than the average nationwide electricity rate of 16.01 cents. The city has a shortage of 3,535,760.26 megawatt hours due to the fact that residents are consuming 1458.12% more electricity than the city's electricity plants generate. The average residential electric bill for a consumer in the city is $134.88 per month, while the national average is $138.02.
Chesapeake's top fuel source consumed for electricity production is Solar. The city produces 179,656 megawatt hours from this fuel source. Other fuel types used include Natural Gas at 14.25% and Distillate Fuel Oil at 11.66% of generation. Tracking emissions on a per capita basis gives us a glimpse of the emissions efficiency of a city. The city averages 4,261.41 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity consumption, which is sufficient to rank them 653rd highest in Virginia out of 676 cities for emissions efficiency. Total emissions in the city are 1,075,955,447.36 kilograms, which is the 2nd worst total amount of pollution for any city in the state. Chesapeake has 7 power generation plants within its borders. This is the highest amount of plants within a city in the state.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Chesapeake
Chesapeake residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in October.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Chesapeake, Virginia
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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Dominion Energy | BUNDLED | 13.86 | 134.88 | 171,382 | 27,563,754.42 | 3,819,402,584 |
Strategic Energy LLC | ENERGY | |||||
Texas Retail Energy | ENERGY |
Zips with electric coverage in Chesapeake, Virginia include: 23322, 23320, 23323, 23321, 23324, 23325
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Electricity Production in Chesapeake city, Virginia
Power Plants in Chesapeake city, Virginia
Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
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Bedford SolarDominion Energy (100.00%) | Chesapeake | VA | Solar | 103,551 | ||||
Elizabeth River Power StationDominion Energy (100.00%) | Chesapeake | VA | Natural Gas | 61,298 | 48,037,534.35 | 783.67 | ||
Caden Energix Hickory LLCCaden Energix Hickory LLC (100.00%) | Chesapeake | VA | Solar | 52,295 | ||||
Chesapeake Solar ProjectChesapeake Solar Project, LLC (100.00%) | Chesapeake | VA | Solar | 18,810 | ||||
Grassfield SolarDominion Energy (100.00%) | Chesapeake | VA | Solar | 4,195 | ||||
ChesapeakeDominion Energy (100.00%) | Chesapeake | VA | Distillate Fuel Oil | 1,533 | 1,884,523.35 | 1,229.3 | ||
Western Branch High SchoolDominion Energy (100.00%) | Chesapeake | VA | Solar | 805 |
Chesapeake city, Virginia Details
Chesapeake city's top fuel source consumed for electricity production is Solar. The county produces 179,656 megawatt hours from this fuel source. Other fuel types used include Natural Gas at 14.25% and Distillate Fuel Oil at 11.66% of generation. Tracking emissions on a per capita basis gives us a glimpse of the emissions efficiency of a county. The county averages 4,261.41 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity consumption. Total emissions in the county are 1,075,955,447.36 kilograms, which is the 320th highest total amount of emissions for any county in the US. Chesapeake city has 7 electricity producing plants in the county. This is the 393rd highest number of power plants in a single county.
FAQ
How many power plants are located within Chesapeake city, Virginia?
There are 7 power plants located in Chesapeake city, Virginia
Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Chesapeake city, Virginia?
By total megawatt hours sold, Dominion Energy is the largest electricity supplier in Chesapeake city, Virginia.
How many electric companies offer service in Chesapeake city, Virginia?
There are 3 electricity providers offering service in Chesapeake city, Virginia.
Which electricity companies offer service in Chesapeake city, Virginia?
County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
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1 | Dominion Energy | 48,180 |
2 | Strategic Energy LLC | 23 |
3 | Texas Retail Energy | 1 |