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Danville city, Virginia Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Danville city, Virginia Electricity Overview

Danville city is 55th in Virginia rankings for total megawatt hours generated from sustainable energy, with 14,374 megawatt hours generated from sustainable sources.

Residents of Danville city are paying, on average, 2.67% less per kilowatt hour at home than the nationwide average price, at 15.59 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour.

Danville city continues to improve with the decrease of non-renewable fuel type usage. The county has accomplished a 150.77% curtailment in the consumption of these fuel sources for electricity production.

With total generation of 14,318.28 megawatt hours, Danville city is ranked 68th largest producer of electricity of all 133 counties in the state for total production.

Danville city is 1287th out of 3230 counties in the nation for renewable electricity production per capita, at 0.34 megawatt hours per person a year.

Danville city is ranked 101st out of 133 for highest polluting county in Virginia based on emissions per person.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    629,782 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    14.8 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    14,318 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    14,374 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    -56 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    0.34 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    179,289,740 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    4,213.03 kg

Danville, VA Electricity Overview

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On average, Danville's residential electricity rate is 15.59 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 8.68% higher than the average Virginia price of 14.34 cents and 2.67% less than the US average of 16.01 cents. The largest electricity provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Appalachian Power Company. The city's hydroelectric dams produce 14,374 megawatt hours, or 100.39% of the city's electricity, ranking them 2nd highest hydroelectric energy generating city out of 676 cities in Virginia.

There are 3 power plants in Danville, which is the 3rd highest number of plants in a city in the state. Electricity consumption in the city creates 179,289,740.46 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 31st largest amount of any city in Virginia. The city also ranks 656th highest in the state in emissions per person in the city, averaging 4,213.03 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per resident.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Danville

Danville residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in May.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.166/kWh$0.102/kWh$245.72/mo.$86.24/mo.
536th15.59¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Danville
462nd$159.01Average residential monthly electricity bill for Danville Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Danville, Virginia

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Appalachian Power CompanyBUNDLED15.84165.235,783,168916,154,000
Danville UtilitiesBUNDLED15.36156.2835.28454,01569,717,400
Strategic Energy LLCENERGY
Texas Retail EnergyENERGY

Electricity Production in Danville city, Virginia

Power Plants in Danville city, Virginia

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Schoolfield DamSTS Hydropower, LLC (100.00%)
Danville VA Conventional Hydroelectric 14,031
Danville New Design PlantDanville Utilities (100.00%)
Danville VA Distillate Fuel Oil 35.2835,411.671,003.73
Danville BESS 1Doc Brown LLC (100.00%)
Danville VA Batteries or other use of electricity as an energy source -91

Danville city, Virginia Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

There are 3 power plants in Danville city, which is the 840th highest number of power plants in a county in the nation. For every resident in the county there are 4,213.03 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use. This ranks them 101st worst in the state out of 133 counties for pollution from electricity use per capita. This equals a total emissions amount from electricity use of 179,289,740.46 kilograms.

CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
100.39%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
0.25%
BATTERIES OR OTHER USE OF ELECTRICITY AS AN ENERGY SOURCE
Batteries or other use of electricity as an energy source
-0.64%

Danville city, Virginia Net Metering

Of the 4 electric suppliers in Danville city, 50.00% of them report that they offer net metering. Regulations put in place at the state level are pretty good for consumers interested in installing solar or other alternative electricity generation sources.

Energy Loss

Danville city has an average of 5.37% of the energy that is transmitted in the state dissipated as heat. The countrywide average for energy loss is 2.87% while the state average is 2.71%, resulting in a rank of 2146th best in the country and a state rank of 102nd best out of 3230 and 133 counties, respectively.

FAQ

What electricity companies offer service in Danville city, Virginia?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Appalachian Power Company1,687
2Danville Utilities673
3Strategic Energy LLC2

What electricity company is the largest supplier in Danville city, Virginia?

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

How many electric companies offer service in Danville city, Virginia?

There are 4 electricity companies offering service in Danville city, Virginia.

How many power plants are located in Danville city, Virginia?

There are 3 active electricity plants located in Danville city, Virginia

Alex Zdanov
Last Reviewed By: Alex Zdanov
Published: 2023-12-06