Fairfax County, Virginia Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Fairfax County, VA is $143.44
- The average electricity rate in Fairfax County, VA is 14.10¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Fairfax County, VA
The average residential electric bill in Fairfax County, VA is $143.44 per month. Fairfax County, VA is the 43rd most expensive county in Virginia for electricity.
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Fairfax County, Virginia Electricity Overview
The largest electricity provider in Fairfax County by megawatt hours sold is Dominion Energy.
The burning of natural gas in Fairfax County yields a total of 11,728.27 megawatts of electricity, propelling this county into its ranking of 757th in the United States out of 3221 counties.
The county is the 18th highest producer of electricity of all 133 counties in Virginia, producing 672,698 megawatt hours.
Fairfax County is the 1670th highest generator of megawatt hours per capita out of 3221 counties in the country, with a population of 1,138,331 and recent annual megawatt hour production of 672,698.
Fairfax County's average residential electricity rate is 14.10 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 14.68% less than the US average price of 16.52 cents per kilowatt hour.
Fairfax County produces 54.27% of their electricity from non-renewable fuel sources. This equates to 0.32 megawatt hours per citizen and ranks Fairfax County as the 33rd highest county in Virginia out of 133 counties for non-renewable production per capita each year.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
17,776,941 MWh
Consumption per Capita
15.62 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
672,698 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
307,646 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
365,052 MWh
Production per Capita
0.59 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
6,196,377,355 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
5,443.39 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Centreville CDP
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Rates and Production Categories
Centreville CDP Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024
15.03¢ per kWh
- 1.09% higher than last month
- 9.76% higher than November last year
- 0.61% higher than the Virginia average
- 11.77% lower than the US average
- 433rd in the state out of 676 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 6 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 23 since November last year
- 13,133rd in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 383 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,795 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
14.43¢ per kWh
- 0.78% higher than last month
- 3.6% higher than November last year
- 0.63% lower than the Virginia average
- 12.48% lower than the US average
- 427th in the state out of 676 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 311 since November last year
- 12,523rd in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 63 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 479 since November last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024
$130.11 per month
- 7.93% lower than last month
- 11.29% higher than November last year
- 3.97% higher than the Virginia average
- 10.04% higher than the US average
- 408th in the state out of 676 cities
- The state rank has increased by 187 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 307 since November last year
- 21,026th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 3,622 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,530 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$158.8 per month
- 0.7% higher than last month
- 7.85% higher than November last year
- 7.02% higher than the Virginia average
- 11.64% higher than the US average
- 435th in the state out of 676 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 15 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 29 since November last year
- 22,712th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 239 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,349 since November last year
Centreville CDP, VA Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for Centreville CDP is roughly 14.43 cents per kilowatt hour. This is, thankfully, 0.76% below the state's average rate of 14.54 cents, resulting in the city ranking 427th lowest for average electricity price out of 676 cities in the state. Selling an estimated 116,873.42 megawatt hours a year, Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative is the largest electricity supplier in the city. The Virginia average monthly residential electricity bill is $149.86, while the Centreville CDP average is 5.96% more at $158.8 per month. This ranks the city 435th in the state for average monthly bill total.
Electricity use in Centreville CDP creates 322,976,821.06 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 13th highest of any city in Virginia. This total also equates to a ranking of 40th worst in the state for emissions per resident from electricity consumption. There are zero electricity plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Centreville CDP
Centreville CDP residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Centreville CDP, Virginia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominion Energy | BUNDLED | 14.00 | 139.5 | 28,478,398.12 | 3,986,189,917 | |
| Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 14.50 | 164.99 | 2,407,052.16 | 349,042,040.37 |
Zips with electric coverage in Centreville CDP, Virginia include: 22030, 20120, 20121, 20151, 20124
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Reston CDP, VA Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for Reston CDP is roughly 14.06 cents per kilowatt hour. This is, thankfully, 3.31% below the state's average rate of 14.54 cents, resulting in the city ranking 368th lowest for average electricity price out of 676 cities in the state. Selling an estimated 132,620.41 megawatt hours a year, Dominion Energy is the largest electricity supplier in the city. The Virginia average monthly residential electricity bill is $149.86, while the Reston CDP average is 6.90% below at $139.52 per month. This ranks the city 293rd in the state for average monthly bill total.
Electricity use in Reston CDP creates 290,877,084.23 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 15th highest of any city in Virginia. This total also equates to a ranking of 40th worst in the state for emissions per resident from electricity consumption. There are zero electricity plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Reston CDP
Reston CDP residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Reston CDP, Virginia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominion Energy | BUNDLED | 14.00 | 139.5 | 28,478,398.12 | 3,986,189,917 |
Zips with electric coverage in Reston CDP, Virginia include: 20170, 20191, 22182, 20190, 22124, 20194
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McLean CDP, VA Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for McLean CDP is roughly 14.06 cents per kilowatt hour. This is, thankfully, 3.31% below the state's average rate of 14.54 cents, resulting in the city ranking 368th lowest for average electricity price out of 676 cities in the state. Selling an estimated 210,709.63 megawatt hours a year, Dominion Energy is the largest electricity supplier in the city. The Virginia average monthly residential electricity bill is $149.86, while the McLean CDP average is 6.90% below at $139.52 per month. This ranks the city 293rd in the state for average monthly bill total.
Electricity use in McLean CDP creates 229,663,091.02 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 18th highest of any city in Virginia. This total also equates to a ranking of 471st worst in the state for emissions per resident from electricity consumption. There are zero electricity plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in McLean CDP
McLean CDP residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in McLean CDP, Virginia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominion Energy | BUNDLED | 14.00 | 139.5 | 28,478,398.12 | 3,986,189,917 |
Zips with electric coverage in McLean CDP, Virginia include: 22207, 22101, 22102, 22182, 22043, 22046, 22066
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Electricity Production in Fairfax County, Virginia
Power Plants in Fairfax 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Covanta Fairfax EnergyCovanta (100.00%) | Laurel Hill CDP | VA | Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste | 654,134 | 1 | 1,082,733,868.36 | 1 | 1,655.22 | 2 | ||
I 95 Landfill Phase IIEPP Renewable Energy (100.00%) | Laurel Hill CDP | VA | Landfill Gas | 18,564 | 11 | 12,452,384.29 | 11 | 670.78 | 4 |
Fairfax County, Virginia Details
As the worst ranked county out of 133 counties in Virginia, Fairfax County emits 6,196,377,355.38 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption per year. More telling of the county's emissions reality is the per capita CO2 emission amount. That amount stands at 5,443.39 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in the county being the 19th highest county in the state for CO2 emissions per capita. The main fuel type utilized in Fairfax County is Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste. The county produces 353,323.58 megawatt hours from this fuel source. Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste and Landfill Gas make up the next highest amounts of fuel used at 42.97% and 2.76% of total electricity generation, respectively. Fairfax County is home to 2 power producing plants, which is 32nd most in Virginia.
Providers In Each City in Fairfax County:
- Clifton, Virginia:
- Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
- Fairfax, Virginia:
- Dominion Energy: 100.00%
- Falls Church, Virginia:
- Dominion Energy: 100.00%
- Herndon, Virginia:
- Dominion Energy: 100.00%
- Vienna, Virginia:
- Dominion Energy: 100.00%
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FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Fairfax County, Virginia?
By total revenue, Dominion Energy is the largest electricity provider in Fairfax County, Virginia.
What electricity companies offer service in Fairfax County, Virginia?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dominion Energy | 89,083 |
| 2 | Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative | 15,379 |
How many electric companies offer service in Fairfax County, Virginia?
Fairfax County, Virginia has 2 electricity suppliers offering service in the area.
How many power plants are located in Fairfax County, Virginia?
Fairfax County, Virginia has 2 electricity plants producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
