Galax city, VA: Electric Rates, Bills & Providers

Galax city, Virginia Electricity Rates & Statistics

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

  • The average electricity bill in Galax city, VA is $187.00
  • The average electricity rate in Galax city, VA is 17.25¢

Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Galax city, VA

The average residential electric bill in Galax city, VA is $187.00 per month. Galax city, VA is the 120th most expensive county in Virginia for electricity.

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Galax city, Virginia Electricity Overview

There was a 6.52% increase in CO2 emissions per capita within the last 12 months in Galax city.

Galax city emitted 32,172,619.4 kilograms of CO2 gases from electricity use, which makes them the 120th worst polluting county out of 133 counties in Virginia.

Galax city citizens are accountable for 4,815.54 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita per year, making it the 1398th highest polluting county out of 3221 counties in the United States based on per capita emissions.

The electricity consumed by residents of Galax city is produced in other counties as the county has no power generation plants.

Galax city is ranked as the 124th largest consuming county out of 133 counties in Virginia with over 100,000 megawatt hours being consumed by customers living there.

Consumers in Galax city pay $187 per month for residential electricity, compared to the Virginia average bill of $155.54.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    106,425 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    15.93 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    32,172,619 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    4,815.54 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Galax

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Galax Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024

17.44¢ per kWh

  • 1.8% lower than last month
  • 8.12% higher than November last year
  • 16.75% higher than the Virginia average
  • 2.38% higher than the US average
  • 635th in the state out of 676 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 33 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 46 since November last year
  • 21,460th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 240 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,734 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

17.07¢ per kWh

  • 0.64% higher than last month
  • 7.4% higher than November last year
  • 17.53% higher than the Virginia average
  • 3.52% higher than the US average
  • 670th in the state out of 676 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 9 since November last year
  • 21,266th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 521 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,378 since November last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024

$148.57 per month

  • 5.93% higher than last month
  • 8.99% lower than November last year
  • 18.72% higher than the Virginia average
  • 25.65% higher than the US average
  • 594th in the state out of 676 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 45 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 56 since November last year
  • 28,288th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,935 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 734 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$175.51 per month

  • 0.69% lower than last month
  • 6.22% higher than November last year
  • 18.28% higher than the Virginia average
  • 23.39% higher than the US average
  • 661st in the state out of 676 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 5 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 36 since November last year
  • 27,439th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 184 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,588 since November last year

Galax, VA Electricity Overview

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On average, Galax's residents spend 17.07 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity, which ranks the city 670th out of 676 cities in the state. The state average monthly residential electric bill is $155.54, while the Galax average is 12.84% more at $175.51 per month. This ranks the city 661st in the state for average monthly bill amount. Appalachian Power Company is the largest electricity provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold.

Galax emits 4,815.54 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident in the city due to electricity use, which makes it the 130th highest polluting city out of 676 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 32,172,619.4 kilograms of CO2 emissions, making the city 171st highest for total pollution in the state. The city has zero power plants currently operating in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Galax

Galax residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.178/kWh$0.102/kWh$337.11/mo.$86.24/mo.
670th17.07¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Galax
661st$175.51Average residential monthly electricity bill for Galax Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Galax, Virginia

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Appalachian Power CompanyBUNDLED17.27186.646,039,981.881,043,006,213

Galax city, Virginia Production Fuel Makeup

Galax city, Virginia Net Metering

Galax city is home to one electric company. Fortunately for residents in the county who are interested in installing their own solar panels, the only provider in the county allows for net metering. The state of Virginia has decent state level net metering regulations.

Power Companies in Galax city, Virginia

FAQ

What electricity company is the largest provider in Galax city, Virginia?

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

What electricity companies offer service in Galax city, Virginia?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Appalachian Power Company458

Matt Hope
Last Reviewed By: Matt Hope
Published: 2024-08-14