Electric Rates & Providers in Highland County, VA

Highland County, Virginia Electricity Rates & Statistics

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

  • The average electricity bill in Highland County, VA is $155.33
  • The average electricity rate in Highland County, VA is 15.65¢

Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Highland County, VA

The average residential electric bill in Highland County, VA is $155.33 per month. Highland County, VA is the 53rd most expensive county in Virginia for electricity.

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Highland County, Virginia Electricity Overview

Highland County ranks as the 129th worst pollution level due to electricity use in the state, releasing 10,694,474.11 kilograms of CO2 gases.

Citizens of Highland County use enough electricity to emit 4,797.88 kilograms of CO2 gases per person, compared to the state average of 4,970.17.

The US average residential rate per kilowatt hour sits at 16.73 cents, while residents of Highland County benefit from an average rate that is 6.45% less at 15.65 cents per kilowatt hour.

When comparing annual CO2 emissions per capita, Highland County had a 4.43% rise over the course of the past 12 months.

The largest electricity company in Highland County by megawatt hours sold is Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative.

Highland County has no electricity production plants and must import all of the electricity used in the county.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    35,754 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    16.04 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    10,694,474 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    4,797.88 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Monterey

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Monterey Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024

13.97¢ per kWh

  • 2.29% lower than last month
  • 6% higher than November last year
  • 6.46% lower than the Virginia average
  • 17.97% lower than the US average
  • 97th in the state out of 676 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 274 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 73 since November last year
  • 8,887th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1,184 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 409 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

13.94¢ per kWh

  • 0.48% higher than last month
  • 0.83% higher than November last year
  • 4.05% lower than the Virginia average
  • 15.49% lower than the US average
  • 82nd in the state out of 676 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 3 since November last year
  • 10,311th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 164 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,503 since November last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024

$146.25 per month

  • 17.15% higher than last month
  • 10.69% lower than November last year
  • 16.87% higher than the Virginia average
  • 23.69% higher than the US average
  • 484th in the state out of 676 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 86 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 172 since November last year
  • 27,697th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 9,252 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,459 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$157.71 per month

  • 0.92% lower than last month
  • 0.5% lower than November last year
  • 6.29% higher than the Virginia average
  • 10.87% higher than the US average
  • 428th in the state out of 676 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 8 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 48 since November last year
  • 22,384th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 462 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 2,269 since November last year

Monterey, VA Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 13.94 cents per kilowatt hour for consumers in Monterey, which ranks the city 82nd out of 676 cities in Virginia. Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative sells an estimated 317.55 megawatt hours in the city a year, more than all other electricity providers. Consumers in the city are faced with 1.73 power outages per year, with outages lasting an average of 182.8 minutes. The national averages for outages and duration are 1.44 outages at 123.49 minutes each.

Emitting 791,650.17 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Monterey ranks 588th highest out of 676 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 4,797.88 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Monterey

Monterey residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.159/kWh$0.098/kWh$256.55/mo.$95.24/mo.
82nd13.94¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Monterey
428th$157.71Average residential monthly electricity bill for Monterey Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Monterey, Virginia

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Shenandoah Valley Electric CooperativeBUNDLED13.86167.311,240,807.86171,984,337

McDowell CDP, VA Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 15.39 cents per kilowatt hour for consumers in McDowell CDP, which is 4.53% higher than Virginia's average price of 14.72 cents and 8.06% less than the US average of 16.73 cents. The largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative. Consumers in the city deal with 1.73 power outages a year, with outages lasting around 182.8 minutes on average. The national averages for these data points are 1.44 outages at 123.49 minutes each.

Emitting 163,127.91 kilograms of CO2 emissions, McDowell CDP ranks 650th highest out of 676 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 4,797.88 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in McDowell CDP

McDowell CDP residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.165/kWh$0.106/kWh$212.10/mo.$89.10/mo.
503rd15.39¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of McDowell CDP
408th$154.79Average residential monthly electricity bill for McDowell CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in McDowell CDP, Virginia

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
BARC Electric CooperativeBUNDLED17.06146.38129,469.2422,081,022.62
Shenandoah Valley Electric CooperativeBUNDLED13.86167.311,240,807.86171,984,337

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Highland County, Virginia Production Fuel Makeup

Highland County, Virginia Net Metering

There are 2 companies in Highland County providing electricity. Of those 2, 100.00% of them offer some type of net metering option for their customers, making solar panels and alternative electric sources more economically viable. Citizens of Virginia have pretty good net metering laws that encourage the installation of personal solar.

Energy Loss

In Highland County one company reports energy loss, Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative. They average an annual energy loss of 3.92%. The countrywide average for energy loss is 2.43% while the Virginia average is 1.37%, resulting in a rank of 1131st best in the US and a state rank of 97th best out of 3221 and 133 counties, respectively.

Power Companies in Highland County, Virginia

FAQ

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

The largest electricity provider in Highland County, Virginia by total customer count is Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative.

Which electricity companies offer service in Highland County, Virginia?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative7,882
2BARC Electric Cooperative2,352

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

Highland County, Virginia is home to 2 electricity providers offering service in the area.

Matt Hope
Last Reviewed By: Matt Hope
Published: 2025-07-31