Grayson County, Virginia Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Grayson County, VA is $186.39
- The average electricity rate in Grayson County, VA is 17.28¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Grayson County, VA
The average residential electric bill in Grayson County, VA is $186.39 per month. Grayson County, VA is the 119th most expensive county in Virginia for electricity.
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Grayson County, Virginia Electricity Overview
Grayson County generates 0.53 megawatt hours per capita each year, making it the 41 highest county out of 133 counties for production per capita in Virginia.
As the 48th largest producer of electricity of all 133 counties in Virginia, Grayson County generates 8,205 megawatt hours of electricity from various fuel types.
Grayson County is ranked 1570th out of 3221 for highest polluting county in the US based on emissions per capita.
The average residential price per kilowatt hour in Grayson County is 17.28 cents. This rate is approximately 3.24% above the nationwide average rate of 16.73 cents per kilowatt hour.
The largest provider in Grayson County by megawatt hours sold is Appalachian Power Company.
At $186.39, the average monthly residential electric bill in Grayson County is 19.59% more than the state average bill.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
247,314 MWh
Consumption per Capita
16.04 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
8,205 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
8,205 MWh
Production per Capita
0.53 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
71,519,526 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,638.7 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Independence
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Rates and Production Categories
Independence 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 8 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 3,898 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 734 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$175.51 per month
- 0.69% lower than last month
- 6.22% higher than November last year
- 18.28% higher than the Virginia average
- 23.39% higher than the US average
- 661st in the state out of 676 cities
- The state rank has increased by 5 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 36 since November last year
- 27,439th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 184 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,588 since November last year
Independence, VA Electricity Overview
On average, residents who call Independence home are charged a residential electricity rate of 17.07 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 15.98% higher than the average Virginia rate of 14.72 cents. Appalachian Power Company is the largest electricity provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold. Customers in the city are faced with 1.55 power outages a year, with outages lasting about 276.97 minutes on average. The national averages for outages and duration are 1.44 outages at 123.49 minutes each.
There are no power facilities within Independence, so residents must rely on power imported from outside of the city. The city emits 4,797.88 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident in the city from electricity consumption, which makes it the 27th worst polluting city out of 676 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. At 4,797.88 kilograms per person and 1,146 residents in the city, the city emits 5,498,370.27 kilograms of CO2 emissions.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Independence
Independence residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Independence, Virginia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Power Company | BUNDLED | 17.27 | 187.36 | 6,067,733.15 | 1,047,879,152 |
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Baywood CDP, VA Electricity Overview
On average, residents who call Baywood CDP home are charged a residential electricity rate of 17.07 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 15.98% higher than the average Virginia rate of 14.72 cents. Selling an estimated 4,567.74 megawatt hours, Appalachian Power Company is the largest supplier in the city. The state average monthly residential electricity bill is $155.86, while the Baywood CDP average is 12.60% higher at $175.51 per month. This ranks the city 661st in the state for average monthly bill amount.
There are no power facilities within Baywood CDP, so residents must rely on power imported from outside of the city. The city emits 4,797.88 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident in the city from electricity consumption, which makes it the 11th worst polluting city out of 676 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. At 4,797.88 kilograms per person and 564 residents in the city, the city emits 2,706,004.22 kilograms of CO2 emissions.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Baywood CDP
Baywood CDP residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Baywood CDP, Virginia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Power Company | BUNDLED | 17.27 | 187.36 | 6,067,733.15 | 1,047,879,152 |
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Fries, VA Electricity Overview
On average, residents who call Fries home are charged a residential electricity rate of 17.07 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 15.98% higher than the average Virginia rate of 14.72 cents. Appalachian Power Company sells an estimated 1,176.94 megawatt hours in the city each year, which is more than all other suppliers. The city has a deficiency of 200.27 megawatt hours due to residents consuming 2.44% more electricity than the city's electricity facilities generate.
Electricity consumption in Fries results in the release of 59,903.83 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year, which is the 657th highest amount in Virginia out of 676 cities. Perhaps a better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per capita, which amounts to 114.32 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. Using this measurement Fries is the 657th highest polluting city in Virginia. Conventional Hydroelectric makes up 100.00% of the fuel types used for electricity production in Fries. Fries has one power generation plant within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Fries
Fries residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Fries, Virginia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Power Company | BUNDLED | 17.27 | 187.36 | 6,067,733.15 | 1,047,879,152 |
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Grayson County, Virginia Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types
Power Plants in Grayson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Fries Hydroelectric ProjectEnel Green Power (100.00%) | Fries | VA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 8,205 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Grayson County, Virginia Production Fuel Makeup
Electricity consumption in Grayson County results in the release of 71,519,525.81 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year, which is 2067th largest amount in the country out of 3221 counties and 94th highest in the state out of 133 counties. More telling of the county's emissions reality is the per resident CO2 emission amount. That amount stands at 4,638.7 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in the county being the 112th highest county in the state for CO2 emissions per capita. Power generating plants in the county mainly use Conventional Hydroelectric, which makes up 100.00% of the fuel used for electricity production in the county. Grayson County is home to one electricity producing plant.
Providers In Each City in Grayson County:
- Fries, Virginia:
- Appalachian Power Company: 100.00%
- Independence, Virginia:
- Appalachian Power Company: 100.00%
- Troutdale, Virginia:
- Appalachian Power Company: 100.00%
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FAQ
How many power plants are located within Grayson County, Virginia?
Grayson County, Virginia is home to one electricity plant producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
What electricity companies offer service in Grayson County, Virginia?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Appalachian Power Company | 24,653 |
Which electricity company is the largest provider in Grayson County, Virginia?
By total megawatt hours sold, Appalachian Power Company is the largest electricity provider in Grayson County, Virginia.
