Electric Rates & Providers in Hanover County, VA

Hanover County, Virginia Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Hanover County, Virginia Electricity Overview

Hanover County has seen a 3.80% decline over the previous 12 months in the usage of renewable fuels for electricity production.

Hanover County is ranked 770th out of 3230 for worst polluting county in the United States when considering emissions per capita. The county emits 6,984.26 kilograms per capita per year of CO2 gases.

During the last 12 months, Hanover County experienced a 2.59% decline in CO2 emissions per capita.

Hanover County is 369th in the US out of 3230 counties in solar power generation, with 52,355 megawatt hours generated from solar.

There has been a 23.17% increase in the use of non-renewable fuel types over the course of the past year in Hanover County.

Hanover County has a population of 112,938 citizens.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    1,671,358 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    14.8 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    5,459,041 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    52,355 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    5,406,686 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    48.34 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    788,788,257 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    6,984.26 kg

Mechanicsville CDP, VA Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity price for Mechanicsville CDP is around 13.92 cents per kilowatt hour , which is lower than both the Virginia and the national average rates of 14.34 and 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The average residential electricity bill for a resident in the city is $133.79 per month, while the national average is $137.21. The city deals with an average of 1.12 power outages per customer a year. These outages last on average of 125.36 minutes. In comparison, the national average is 1.27 outages per customer and 137.24 minutes each outage.

Mechanicsville CDP is the 32nd highest ranked city in the state out of 676 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city releasing 162,783,029.22 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 emissions per citizen in the city, which amounts to 4,310.19 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This calculation ranks Mechanicsville CDP as the 424th highest polluting city in the state. Within Mechanicsville CDP, there are no electricity plants. The citizens must depend on power imported from outside of the city boundaries.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Mechanicsville CDP

Mechanicsville 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.
178th13.92¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Mechanicsville CDP
61st$133.79Average residential monthly electricity bill for Mechanicsville CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Mechanicsville CDP, Virginia

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Dominion EnergyBUNDLED13.96136.5627,645,066.113,860,115,124
Strategic Energy LLCENERGY
Texas Retail EnergyENERGY

Ashland, VA Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity price for Ashland is around 13.92 cents per kilowatt hour , which is lower than both the Virginia and the national average rates of 14.34 and 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The average residential electricity bill for a resident in the city is $133.79 per month, while the national average is $137.21. The city deals with an average of 1.12 power outages per customer a year. These outages last on average of 125.36 minutes. In comparison, the national average is 1.27 outages per customer and 137.24 minutes each outage.

Ashland is the 162nd highest ranked city in the state out of 676 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city releasing 32,231,617.35 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 emissions per citizen in the city, which amounts to 4,310.19 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This calculation ranks Ashland as the 23rd highest polluting city in the state. Within Ashland, there are no electricity plants. The citizens must depend on power imported from outside of the city boundaries.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Ashland

Ashland 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.
178th13.92¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Ashland
61st$133.79Average residential monthly electricity bill for Ashland Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Ashland, Virginia

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Dominion EnergyBUNDLED13.96136.5627,645,066.113,860,115,124
Strategic Energy LLCENERGY
Texas Retail EnergyENERGY

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Hanover CDP, VA Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity price for Hanover CDP is around 13.92 cents per kilowatt hour , which is lower than both the Virginia and the national average rates of 14.34 and 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The average residential electricity bill for a resident in the city is $133.79 per month, while the national average is $137.21. The largest provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Dominion Energy.

Hanover CDP is the 595th highest ranked city in the state out of 676 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city releasing 706,871.52 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 emissions per citizen in the city, which amounts to 4,310.19 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This calculation ranks Hanover CDP as the 424th highest polluting city in the state. Within Hanover CDP, there are no electricity plants. The citizens must depend on power imported from outside of the city boundaries.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Hanover CDP

Hanover 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.
178th13.92¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Hanover CDP
61st$133.79Average residential monthly electricity bill for Hanover CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Hanover CDP, Virginia

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Dominion EnergyBUNDLED13.96136.5627,645,066.113,860,115,124
Strategic Energy LLCENERGY
Texas Retail EnergyENERGY

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Electricity Production in Hanover County, Virginia

Power Plants in Hanover County, Virginia

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Doswell Energy CenterLS Power (100.00%)
Hanover County VA Natural Gas 5,297,757.012,513,057,007.32474.36
Mechanicsville SolarMechanicsville Solar, LLC (100.00%)
Hanover County VA Solar 52,379

Hanover County, Virginia Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Hanover County's primary fuel is Natural Gas, with 98.37% of electricity production using this fuel type. When taken together with Solar (0.96%) and Distillate Fuel Oil (0.67%), the three fuel types make up 100.00% of the production. Approximately 6,984.26 kilograms of CO2 pollution per person are released in the county due to electricity use, ranking them as the 770th worst in the United States. At 6,984.26 kilograms per person and 8,683,619 citizens in the county, the county emits 788,788,257.36 kilograms of CO2 emissions. There are 2 electricity plants in Hanover County, which is the 1100th most power plants in a county in the country.

NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
98.37%
SOLAR
Solar
0.96%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
0.67%

Hanover County, Virginia Net Metering

Out of the 4 companies in Hanover County, 50.00% of them offer net metering to their consumers. Residents of Virginia have pretty good net metering laws that encourage the installation of solar.

Energy Loss

Energy loss in Hanover County averages out to about 3.86% of the total electricity transmitted by the 2 companies that operate in the county and also report energy loss. The countrywide average energy loss is 2.87%. This earned Hanover County a rank of 839th best in the United States out of 3230.

FAQ

What electricity company is the largest supplier in Hanover County, Virginia?

By total megawatt hours sold, Dominion Energy is the largest electricity company in Hanover County, Virginia.

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

Hanover County, Virginia is home to 4 electricity companies serving customers in the area.

Which electricity companies offer service in Hanover County, Virginia?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Dominion Energy38,571
2Rappahannock Electric Cooperative10,102
3Strategic Energy LLC18
4Texas Retail Energy1

How many power plants are located within Hanover County, Virginia?

Hanover County, Virginia has 2 power plants producing electricity for the county and surrounding areas.

King Manalo
Last Reviewed By: King Manalo
Published: 2024-03-21