Essex County, Virginia Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Essex County, VA is $166.39
- The average electricity rate in Essex County, VA is 14.74¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Essex County, VA
The average residential electric bill in Essex County, VA is $166.39 per month. Essex County, VA is the 91st most expensive county in Virginia for electricity.
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Essex County, Virginia Electricity Overview
There was a 3.59% increase in CO2 emissions per capita over the past year in Essex County.
With 10,621 citizens living within the county and 35,578 megawatt hours produced each year, Essex County has a megawatt hour per capita production of 3.35 megawatt hours. The city ranks 35 highest megawatt hour per capita amount in the state.
When calculating by total customers, Dominion Energy is the largest electricity provider in Essex County.
Renewable electricity fuels account for 100.00%, or 35,578 megawatt hours, of Essex County's total energy generation.
On average, Essex County citizens are responsible for 3,658.49 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, while the nationwide average pollution per person is 4,126.09.
Essex County comes in as the 2326th highest pollution level due to electricity use out of 3221 counties in the US, releasing 38,856,860.37 kilograms of CO2 gases.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
165,865 MWh
Consumption per Capita
15.62 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
35,578 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
35,578 MWh
Production per Capita
3.35 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
38,856,860 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,658.49 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Tappahannock
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Rates and Production Categories
Tappahannock Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024
14.27¢ per kWh
- 0.34% higher than last month
- 6.16% higher than November last year
- 4.46% lower than the Virginia average
- 16.22% lower than the US average
- 377th in the state out of 676 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 88 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 144 since November last year
- 10,109th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 421 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 281 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
14.06¢ per kWh
- 0.49% higher than last month
- 0.22% higher than November last year
- 3.19% lower than the Virginia average
- 14.73% lower than the US average
- 368th in the state out of 676 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 44 since November last year
- 11,614th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 404 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 987 since November last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024
$116.19 per month
- 14.47% higher than last month
- 5.61% lower than November last year
- 7.15% lower than the Virginia average
- 1.73% lower than the US average
- 194th in the state out of 676 cities
- The state rank has increased by 101 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 80 since November last year
- 15,078th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 5,465 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 4,933 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$139.52 per month
- 0.41% lower than last month
- 2.17% higher than November last year
- 5.97% lower than the Virginia average
- 1.91% lower than the US average
- 293rd in the state out of 676 cities
- The state rank has increased by 21 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 23 since November last year
- 15,910th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 260 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 48 since November last year
Tappahannock, VA Electricity Overview
Tappahannock's average residential electricity rate per kilowatt hour is 14.06 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, luckily, 14.88% less than the average nationwide electricity rate of 16.52 cents. Dominion Energy has an estimated 686 residential customers, which is more than all other electricity suppliers who operate in the city. The city is faced with an average of 1.32 electrical outages per customer per year. These outages last on average of 89.9 minutes. In comparison, the national average is 1.44 outages per customer and 123.49 minutes each outage.
Tappahannock's electricity consumption results in CO2 emissions totaling 9,058,907.16 kilograms, which is 281st largest amount in the state out of 676 cities. More importantly, the city averages 4,657.54 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person in the city, which is a better measurement of the city's emission levels. They rank as the 471st highest in Virginia in this category. The city has zero electricity producing plants within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Tappahannock
Tappahannock residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Tappahannock, Virginia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominion Energy | BUNDLED | 14.00 | 139.5 | 28,478,398.12 | 3,986,189,917 |
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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) | Production State Rank | Emission (kg) | Emission State Rank | Emissions per MWh | Emissions per MWh State Rank | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Essex Solar CenterLS Power (100.00%) | Essex County | VA | Solar | 35,578 | 46 | 1 | 1 |
Essex County, Virginia Details
Essex County has the 2326th highest amount of total CO2 emissions from electricity use of all counties in the US, emitting 38,856,860.37 kilograms per year. The county also ranks 2118th highest in pollution per resident, averaging 3,658.49 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dominion Energy | 13,589 |
| 2 | Rappahannock Electric Cooperative | 10,405 |
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 2 electricity companies offering service in the area.
