Essex County, Virginia Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Essex County, Virginia Electricity Overview
There was a 6.72% decline in CO2 emissions per capita over the past year in Essex County.
Essex County is home to 10,621 citizens and its power plants produce 34,631 megawatt hours of electricity per year, for a generation per capita average of 3.26 megawatt hours per capita per year.
With total generation of 34,631 megawatt hours, Essex County is the 52nd highest producer of electricity in Virginia out of 133 counties.
Essex County is the 115th largest county in Virginia, with 10,621 residents residing within the county's borders.
Essex County produces 3.26 megawatt hours per citizen of the county from renewable fuel sources. This makes Essex County the 781st highest ranking county for renewable generation per capita in the United States out of 3230 counties.
In the county, the usage of renewable fuels for electricity production has dropped by 7.33% over the previous 12 months.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
157,179 MWh
Consumption per Capita
14.8 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
34,631 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
34,631 MWh
Production per Capita
3.26 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
35,692,244 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,360.54 kg
Tappahannock, VA Electricity Overview
Tappahannock's average residential electricity rate per kilowatt hour is 13.92 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, luckily, 13.09% less than the average nationwide electricity rate of 16.01 cents. Dominion Energy has an estimated 377 residential customers, which is more than all other electricity suppliers who operate in the city. The city is faced with an average of 1.12 electrical outages per customer per year. These outages last on average of 125.36 minutes. In comparison, the national average is 1.27 outages per customer and 137.24 minutes each outage.
Tappahannock's electricity consumption results in CO2 emissions totaling 8,383,323.85 kilograms, which is 287th largest amount in the state out of 676 cities. More importantly, the city averages 4,310.19 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person in the city, which is a better measurement of the city's emission levels. They rank as the 23rd highest in Virginia in this category. The city has zero electricity producing plants within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Tappahannock
Tappahannock residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in October.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Tappahannock, Virginia
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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Dominion Energy | BUNDLED | 13.96 | 136.56 | 27,645,066.11 | 3,860,115,124 | |
Strategic Energy LLC | ENERGY | |||||
Texas Retail Energy | ENERGY |
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Electricity Production in Essex County, Virginia
Power Plants in Essex County, Virginia
Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
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Essex Solar CenterLS Power (100.00%) | Essex County | VA | Solar | 34,497 |
Essex County, Virginia Details
Essex County has the 2399th highest amount of total CO2 emissions from electricity use of all counties in the US, emitting 35,692,243.99 kilograms per year. The county also ranks 2199th highest in pollution per resident, averaging 3,360.54 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per citizen. Solar is the primary fuel source in Essex County, with 100.00% of electricity production coming from the fuel. Essex County has one electricity producing plant.
FAQ
Which electricity companies offer service in Essex County, Virginia?
County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
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1 | Dominion Energy | 15,884 |
2 | Rappahannock Electric Cooperative | 10,203 |
3 | Strategic Energy LLC | 8 |
Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Essex County, Virginia?
By total megawatt hours sold, Dominion Energy is the largest electricity provider in Essex County, Virginia.
How many power plants are within Essex County, Virginia?
Essex County, Virginia has one active electricity plant generating electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
How many electric companies offer service in Essex County, Virginia?
Essex County, Virginia has 4 electricity companies offering service in the area.