Halifax County, VA: Electric Rates, Bills & Providers

Halifax County, Virginia Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Halifax County, Virginia Electricity Overview

The county is ranked as the 622nd largest producer of electricity out of 3230 counties in the country for total electricity generation, generating 1,183,476 megawatt hours.

Halifax County is the 1367th largest county in the nation.

Halifax County is the 12 largest generator of megawatt hours per capita out of 133 counties in the state, with a population of 34,228 and recent annual megawatt hour production of 1,183,476.

There was a 4.17% decline in CO2 emissions per capita throughout the most recent 12 months in Halifax County.

Over 58.06% of Halifax County's electricity generation comes from sustainable sources, ranking Halifax County at 2nd in the state for renewable electricity production.

Usage of non-renewable fuel sources has increased by 39.83% in Halifax County power generation facilities.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    512,190 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    14.96 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    1,183,476 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    687,095 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    496,381 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    34.58 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    444,185,745 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    12,977.26 kg

Recent Energy News in South Boston

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South Boston Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Electricity Rate for January, 2024

13.05¢ per kWh

  • 0.86% lower than last month
  • 3.72% lower than January last year
  • 3.74% lower than the Virginia average
  • 16.44% lower than the US average
  • 440th in the state out of 659 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 22 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since January last year
  • 10,159th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,905 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 708 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate

13.95¢ per kWh

  • 0.3% lower than last month
  • 3.01% higher than January last year
  • 3.15% lower than the Virginia average
  • 17.83% lower than the US average
  • 440th in the state out of 659 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 144 since January last year
  • 9,302nd in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 417 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 566 since January last year

Average Residential Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$169.38 per month

  • 14.5% higher than last month
  • 8.12% higher than January last year
  • 15.74% lower than the Virginia average
  • 12.2% higher than the US average
  • 392nd in the state out of 659 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 2 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 54 since January last year
  • 18,280th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 2 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,651 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill

$134.83 per month

  • 0.79% higher than last month
  • 4.34% lower than January last year
  • 6.56% lower than the Virginia average
  • 1.63% higher than the US average
  • 390th in the state out of 659 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 4 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 4 since January last year
  • 14,075th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 206 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 2,305 since January last year

Average Commercial Electricity Rate for January, 2024

9.44¢ per kWh

  • 9.84% higher than last month
  • 5.2% lower than January last year
  • 11.54% lower than the Virginia average
  • 29.24% lower than the US average
  • 336th in the state out of 659 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since January last year
  • 5,172nd in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,266 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 421 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate

8.86¢ per kWh

  • 0.48% lower than last month
  • 5.82% lower than January last year
  • 16.19% lower than the Virginia average
  • 37.4% lower than the US average
  • 338th in the state out of 659 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 2,437th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 44 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 937 since January last year

Average Commercial Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$1,518.86 per month

  • 6.08% higher than last month
  • 12.42% higher than January last year
  • 44.28% higher than the Virginia average
  • 6.8% lower than the US average
  • 656th in the state out of 659 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 3 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 3 since January last year
  • 25,926th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 46 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 74 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill

$1,482.27 per month

  • 0.95% higher than last month
  • 2.58% higher than January last year
  • 45.77% higher than the Virginia average
  • 9.44% lower than the US average
  • 659th in the state out of 659 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 25,852nd in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 313 since January last year

Average Industrial Electricity Rate for January, 2024

7.88¢ per kWh

  • 1.14% lower than last month
  • 13.77% lower than January last year
  • 10.75% lower than the Virginia average
  • 19.84% lower than the US average
  • 338th in the state out of 659 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since January last year
  • 12,248th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 205 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 4,803 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate

8.37¢ per kWh

  • 1.24% lower than last month
  • 5.02% higher than January last year
  • 9.78% lower than the Virginia average
  • 18.1% lower than the US average
  • 338th in the state out of 659 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since January last year
  • 14,414th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 735 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 5,440 since January last year

Average Industrial Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$38,550.28 per month

  • 2.96% lower than last month
  • 34.66% lower than January last year
  • 19.42% lower than the Virginia average
  • 14.35% higher than the US average
  • 556th in the state out of 659 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 3 since January last year
  • 20,934th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 571 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,624 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill

$49,313.88 per month

  • 3.34% lower than last month
  • 22.97% lower than January last year
  • 10.78% lower than the Virginia average
  • 44.14% higher than the US average
  • 549th in the state out of 659 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 8 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 54 since January last year
  • 22,258th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 34 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 673 since January last year

South Boston, VA Electricity Overview

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South Boston's average residential electricity price per kilowatt hour is 13.86 cents per kilowatt hour. Thankfully, this is 2.95% less than the state's average price of 14.28 cents. Customers in the city have an average monthly residential power bill of $134.88. This is 6.81% lower than the Virginia average bill of $144.74. Selling an estimated 58,897.74 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 34,786,845.58 kilograms of CO2 emissions, the city ranks 151st worst out of 676 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. This total equates to 4,342.38 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, so the city ranks 33rd highest in the state for pollution per capita.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in South Boston

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.151/kWh$0.102/kWh$202.28/mo.$75.27/mo.
177th13.86¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of South Boston
62nd$134.88Average residential monthly electricity bill for South Boston Residents

Electric Companies With Service in South Boston, Virginia

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Dominion EnergyBUNDLED13.86134.8827,563,754.423,819,402,584
Strategic Energy LLCENERGY
Texas Retail EnergyENERGY

Halifax, VA Electricity Overview

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Halifax's average residential electricity price per kilowatt hour is 14.61 cents per kilowatt hour. Sadly, this is 2.30% more than the state's average price of 14.28 cents. Customers in the city have an average monthly residential power bill of $145.59. This is 0.59% higher than the Virginia average bill of $144.74. Selling an estimated 17,161.7 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 7,143,223.19 kilograms of CO2 emissions, the city ranks 302nd worst out of 676 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. This total equates to 4,342.38 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, so the city ranks 33rd highest in the state for pollution per capita.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Halifax

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.151/kWh$0.102/kWh$202.28/mo.$75.27/mo.
471st14.61¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Halifax
371st$145.59Average residential monthly electricity bill for Halifax Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Halifax, Virginia

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Danville UtilitiesBUNDLED15.36156.28454,01569,717,400
Dominion EnergyBUNDLED13.86134.8827,563,754.423,819,402,584
Mecklenburg Electric CooperativeBUNDLED14.48147.01363,27852,599,600
Strategic Energy LLCENERGY
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Mountain Road CDP, VA Electricity Overview

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Mountain Road CDP's average residential electricity price per kilowatt hour is 14.60 cents per kilowatt hour. Sadly, this is 2.27% more than the state's average price of 14.28 cents. Customers in the city have an average monthly residential power bill of $145.63. This is 0.62% higher than the Virginia average bill of $144.74. Selling an estimated 38,597.99 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 6,179,213.74 kilograms of CO2 emissions, the city ranks 328th worst out of 676 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. This total equates to 4,342.38 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, so the city ranks 475th 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 January and the highest average bill is in October.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.151/kWh$0.102/kWh$202.28/mo.$75.27/mo.
470th14.60¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Mountain Road CDP
372nd$145.63Average residential monthly electricity bill for Mountain Road CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Mountain Road CDP, Virginia

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Danville UtilitiesBUNDLED15.36156.28454,01569,717,400
Dominion EnergyBUNDLED13.86134.8827,563,754.423,819,402,584
Mecklenburg Electric CooperativeBUNDLED14.48147.01363,27852,599,600
Strategic Energy LLCENERGY
Texas Retail EnergyENERGY

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Electricity Production in Halifax County, Virginia

Power Plants in Halifax County, Virginia

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Halifax County VA Coal 496,381527,904,138.041,063.51
Halifax County BiomassNOVEC Energy Production (100.00%)
Halifax County VA Wood/Wood Waste Solids 347,960498,439,786.61,432.46
Halifax County VA Solar 184,616
Sunnybrook Solar Project - HybridSunnybrook Farm Solar, LLC (100.00%)
Scottsburg VA Solar 83,885
Piney Creek SolarDominion Energy (100.00%)
Halifax County VA Solar 61,257
Crystal Hill SolarUrban Grid Solar (100.00%)
Halifax County VA Solar 7,982
HalifaxBanister Hydro LP (100.00%)
Halifax County VA Conventional Hydroelectric 1,395

Halifax County, Virginia Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

In Halifax County, Coal is 41.59% of the fuel types used in electricity production. Adding Coal totals to Wood/Wood Waste Solids (29.40%) and Solar (28.54%), these three fuel types account for 1,177,880.83 megawatt hours (or 99.53%) electricity generation in the county. The county emits 12,977.26 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen in the county from electricity consumption, which makes it the 4th highest polluting county out of 133 counties in the state and 177th out of 3230 counties nationally. With total emissions of 444,185,745.38 kilograms, the county ranks 22nd highest in Virginia and 677th 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 393rd highest power generation plants of any county in the country, with 7 total power plants.

COAL
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
41.59%
WOOD/WOOD WASTE SOLIDS
Wood/Wood Waste Solids
Wood/Wood Waste Solids
Wood/Wood Waste Solids
29.40%
SOLAR
Solar
Solar
Solar
28.54%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
0.35%
CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC
Conventional Hydroelectric
0.12%
OTHER
Other
0.01%

Halifax County, Virginia Net Metering

About 60.00% of the electricity companies in Halifax County offer net metering to their consumers. At the state level, Virginia has pretty good net metering and feed in tariff regulations.

Energy Loss

There are 3 companies in Halifax County that report energy loss. Combined, these 3 providers average a yearly energy loss of 4.04% of electricity produced. The United States average is 2.87%, meaning Halifax County ranks 940th best in the US for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Halifax County:

  • Halifax, Virginia:
    • Dominion Energy: 49.71%
    • Danville Utilities: 49.71%
    • Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative: 0.57%
  • Scottsburg, Virginia:
    • Danville Utilities: 50.00%
    • Dominion Energy: 50.00%
  • South Boston, Virginia:
    • Dominion Energy: 100.00%
  • Virgilina, Virginia:
    • Dominion Energy: 47.66%
    • Danville Utilities: 47.59%
    • Duke Energy Progress: 4.75%

* 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 RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Dominion Energy106,764
2Danville Utilities12,596
3Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative6,389
4Strategic Energy LLC51
5Texas Retail Energy3

How many electric companies offer service in Halifax County, Virginia?

There are 5 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

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Last Reviewed By: Ginalyn Gelera
Published: 2024-04-22