Halifax County, Virginia Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Halifax County, VA is $148.87
- The average electricity rate in Halifax County, VA is 14.78¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Halifax County, VA
The average residential electric bill in Halifax County, VA is $148.87 per month. Halifax County, VA is the 44th most expensive county in Virginia for electricity.
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Halifax County, Virginia Electricity Overview
As the 13th largest generator of electricity in Virginia out of 133 counties, Halifax County generates 1,628,441 megawatt hours of electricity.
Halifax County produces 59.66% of its electricity from non-renewable fuel types, resulting in a ranking of 429th out of 3221 counties in the United States for total electricity generation from non-renewable fuel types.
Halifax County is the 50th largest county in the state.
Halifax County produces 656,846 megawatt hours of electricity from sustainable sources. This ranks Halifax County 3rd in the state out of 133 counties for total renewable electricity production.
Halifax County's 70.67% increase in the use of non-renewable fuels for electricity production during the past year is a disappointing trend.
Halifax County has seen an increase in electricity production from solar energy of 72.47% year over year.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
549,038 MWh
Consumption per Capita
16.04 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
1,628,441 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
656,846 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
971,595 MWh
Production per Capita
47.58 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
346,078,735 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
10,110.98 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in South Boston
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Rates and Production Categories
South Boston 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 59 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 392 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 dropped by 86 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 857 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
- 304th in the state out of 676 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 9 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 30 since November last year
- 15,188th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 5,575 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 4,823 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 dropped by 87 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 dropped by 62 since November last year
South Boston, VA Electricity Overview
South Boston's average residential electricity price per kilowatt hour is 14.06 cents per kilowatt hour. Thankfully, this is 4.46% less than the state's average price of 14.72 cents. Customers in the city have an average monthly residential power bill of $139.52. This is 10.48% lower than the Virginia average bill of $155.86. Selling an estimated 111,223.31 megawatt hours, Dominion Energy is the largest provider in the city.
Electricity providers suppliers who provide service in South Boston must rely on electricity produced in neighboring towns and rural areas, because zero power generation occurs within the city. Emitting 38,435,815.21 kilograms of CO2 emissions, the city ranks 150th worst out of 676 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. This total equates to 4,797.88 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, so the city ranks 27th highest in the state for pollution per capita.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in South Boston
South Boston residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in South Boston, Virginia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominion Energy | BUNDLED | 14.24 | 147.71 | 29,771,050.04 | 4,240,773,925 |
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Halifax, VA Electricity Overview
Halifax's average residential electricity price per kilowatt hour is 14.06 cents per kilowatt hour. Thankfully, this is 4.46% less than the state's average price of 14.72 cents. Customers in the city have an average monthly residential power bill of $139.52. This is 10.48% lower than the Virginia average bill of $155.86. Selling an estimated 32,408.4 megawatt hours, Dominion Energy is the largest provider in the city.
Electricity providers suppliers who provide service in Halifax must rely on electricity produced in neighboring towns and rural areas, because zero power generation occurs within the city. Emitting 7,892,512.3 kilograms of CO2 emissions, the city ranks 299th worst out of 676 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. This total equates to 4,797.88 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, so the city ranks 27th highest in the state for pollution per capita.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Halifax
Halifax residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Halifax, Virginia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominion Energy | BUNDLED | 14.24 | 147.71 | 29,771,050.04 | 4,240,773,925 |
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Mountain Road CDP, VA Electricity Overview
Mountain Road CDP's average residential electricity price per kilowatt hour is 14.16 cents per kilowatt hour. Thankfully, this is 3.82% less than the state's average price of 14.72 cents. Customers in the city have an average monthly residential power bill of $140.41. This is 9.91% lower than the Virginia average bill of $155.86. Selling an estimated 67,624.95 megawatt hours, Dominion Energy is the largest provider in the city.
Electricity providers suppliers who provide service in Mountain Road CDP must rely on electricity produced in neighboring towns and rural areas, because zero power generation occurs within the city. Emitting 6,827,382.98 kilograms of CO2 emissions, the city ranks 324th worst out of 676 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. This total equates to 4,797.88 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, so the city ranks 27th highest in the state for pollution per capita.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Mountain Road CDP
Mountain Road CDP residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Mountain Road CDP, Virginia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominion Energy | BUNDLED | 14.24 | 147.71 | 29,771,050.04 | 4,240,773,925 | |
| Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 15.16 | 148.24 | 361,301.47 | 54,769,921.75 |
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Halifax County, Virginia Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types
Power Plants in Halifax 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halifax County | VA | Coal | 971,595 | 2 | 1,026,466,553.17 | 2 | 1,056.48 | 2 | |||
Water Strider SolarConsolidated Edison Development (100.00%) | Halifax County | VA | Solar | 168,290 | 12 | 1 | 1 | ||||
Crystal Hill SolarUrban Grid Solar (100.00%) | Halifax County | VA | Solar | 132,787 | 18 | 1 | 1 | ||||
FoxhoundFoxhound Solar, LLC (100.00%) | Clover CDP | VA | Solar | 115,827 | 24 | 1 | 1 | ||||
Piney Creek SolarDominion Energy (100.00%) | Halifax County | VA | Solar | 108,527 | 25 | 1 | 1 | ||||
Sunnybrook Solar Project - HybridSunnybrook Farm Solar, LLC (100.00%) | Scottsburg | VA | Solar | 88,028 | 28 | 1 | 1 | ||||
Alton Post Office SolarUrban Grid Solar (100.00%) | Halifax County | VA | Solar | 43,387 | 40 | 1 | 1 |
Halifax County, Virginia Production Fuel Makeup
In Halifax County, Coal is 59.47% of the fuel types used in electricity production. Adding Coal totals to Solar (40.34%) and Distillate Fuel Oil (0.19%), these three fuel types account for 1,628,441 megawatt hours (or 100.00%) electricity generation in the county. The county emits 10,110.98 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen in the county from electricity consumption, which makes it the 3rd highest polluting county out of 133 counties in the state and 327th out of 3221 counties nationally. With total emissions of 346,078,735.43 kilograms, the county ranks 31st highest in Virginia and 819th in the US for total emissions from electricity use, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a county's pollution levels. Halifax County has the 39th highest power generation plants of any county in the country, with 7 total power plants.
Providers In Each City in Halifax County:
- Halifax, Virginia:
- Dominion Energy: 100.00%
- Scottsburg, Virginia:
- Dominion Energy: 100.00%
- South Boston, Virginia:
- Dominion Energy: 100.00%
- Virgilina, Virginia:
- Dominion Energy: 90.94%
- Duke Energy Progress: 9.06%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
What electricity company is the largest supplier in Halifax County, Virginia?
The largest electricity supplier in Halifax County, Virginia by megawatt hours sold is Dominion Energy.
What electricity companies offer service in Halifax County, Virginia?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dominion Energy | 103,428 |
| 2 | Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative | 6,594 |
| 3 | Danville Utilities | 4,551 |
How many electric companies offer service in Halifax County, Virginia?
There are 3 electricity suppliers operating in Halifax County, Virginia.
How many power plants are located within Halifax County, Virginia?
There are 7 power plants located in Halifax County, Virginia
