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Hopewell city, Virginia Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Hopewell city, Virginia Electricity Overview

While the national average residential rate of electricity sits at 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour, Hopewell city's average rate is 13.09% lower than at 13.92 cents per kilowatt hour.

Hopewell city emitted 278,189,399.17 kilograms of CO2 gases from electricity consumption, which makes it the 35th worst polluting county out of 133 counties in Virginia.

The burning of non-renewable fuels has increased by 44.30% during the past 12 months in Hopewell city.

Hopewell city produces 366.23% additional megawatt hours than the county consumes, leading to the need to export the leftover amount.

Hopewell city ranks 11th in the state out of 133 counties for total natural gas generation, with 972,854.46 megawatt hours produced using the source.

Within the last year Hopewell city has experienced a 7.08% decrease in coal usage, dropping from a previous total of 3,232.27 megawatt hours produced from burning coal to 3,003.52 megawatt hours.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    340,671 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    14.8 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    1,588,309 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    582,598 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    1,005,711 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    69 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    278,189,399 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    12,084.68 kg

Hopewell, VA Electricity Overview

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Hopewell averages a residential electricity rate of 13.92 cents per kilowatt hour paid by their citizens, which is 2.96% lower than Virginia's average rate of 14.34 cents and 13.09% lower than the US average of 16.01 cents. Hopewell citizens use 78.55% less megawatt hours than is generated within the city. The city ranks 1st out of 676 cities in the state for total megawatt hours produced from renewable fuel sources with a total of 582,597.73 megawatt hours generated.

Emitting 278,189,399.17 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year, Hopewell ranks 15th highest out of 676 cities in Virginia for total pollution from electricity consumption. Perhaps a better measurement of pollution is the CO2 emissions per citizen in the city, which is 12,084.68 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This measurement ranks Hopewell as the 4th highest polluting city in the state. The city has 3 power plants, which is the 3rd highest out of any city in the state. Hopewell's top fuel used for electricity production is Natural Gas. They produce 972,854.46 megawatt hours, or 61.25% of the total generation in the city, from this fuel source. Wood/Wood Waste Solids and Black Liquour are also highly used fuel sources in the city, with 452,685.46 (28.50%) and 129,912.26 (8.18%) megawatt hours generated from each, respectively.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Hopewell

Hopewell 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 Hopewell
61st$133.79Average residential monthly electricity bill for Hopewell Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Hopewell, Virginia

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Dominion EnergyBUNDLED13.96136.56355,64627,645,066.113,860,115,124
Strategic Energy LLCENERGY
Texas Retail EnergyENERGY

Electricity Production in Hopewell city, Virginia

Power Plants in Hopewell city, Virginia

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Hopewell CogenerationLuminant Energy (100.00%)
Hopewell VA Natural Gas 912,120432,201,331.32473.84
Hopewell Power StationDominion Energy (100.00%)
Hopewell VA Wood/Wood Waste Solids 355,646551,048,923.61,549.431/2028
Hopewell MillRockTenn-Hopewell (100.00%)
Hopewell VA Black Liquour 294,140298,594,445.171,015.14

Hopewell city, Virginia Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Coming in as the 35th highest ranked county out of 133 counties in Virginia, Hopewell city releases 278,189,399.17 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use per year. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per person in the county, which amounts to 12,084.68 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This measurement ranks Hopewell city as the 5th highest polluting county in Virginia. Natural Gas makes up 61.25% of the fuel sources used for electricity production in Hopewell city. Other fuel types used include Wood/Wood Waste Solids at 28.50% and Black Liquour at 8.18%. Hopewell city has the 15th highest power producing plants of any county in the state, with 3 total plants.

NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
61.25%
WOOD/WOOD WASTE SOLIDS
Wood/Wood Waste Solids
Wood/Wood Waste Solids
Wood/Wood Waste Solids
28.50%
BLACK LIQUOUR
Black Liquour
8.18%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
1.74%
COAL
Coal
0.19%
OTHER
Other
0.14%

Hopewell city, Virginia Net Metering

There are 3 companies in Hopewell city offering electricity. Of those 3, only one of them offers some type of net metering option for their customers, which makes solar panels and alternative electric sources more economically viable. At the state level, Virginia has commendable net metering and feed in tariff legislation.

Energy Loss

Hopewell city has an average of 3.14% of the energy that is transmitted in the state dissipated as heat. The United States average energy loss is 2.87%. This earned Hopewell city a rank of 401st best in the nation out of 3230.

Power Companies in Hopewell city, Virginia

FAQ

How many electric companies offer service in Hopewell city, Virginia?

There are 3 electricity providers offering service in Hopewell city, Virginia.

How many power plants are within Hopewell city, Virginia?

There are 3 active power plants located in Hopewell city, Virginia

Which electricity companies offer service in Hopewell city, Virginia?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Dominion Energy1,497
2Strategic Energy LLC1

What electricity company is the largest supplier in Hopewell city, Virginia?

The largest electricity provider in Hopewell city, Virginia by total revenue is Dominion Energy.

Nick Reese
Last Reviewed By: Nick Reese
Published: 2024-03-21