James City County, VA: Electric Rates, Bills & Providers

James City County, Virginia Electricity Rates & Statistics

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

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James City County, Virginia Electricity Overview

The monthly residential electric bill average in James City County is $134.88, compared to the nationwide average bill of $138.02. James City County citizens enjoy a 2.27% lower average bill each month compared to their fellow countrymen.

James City County is 1257th in the national rankings for total megawatt hours generated from sustainable energy, with 33,278 megawatt hours generated from renewable fuels.

As the 54th largest generator of electricity of all 133 counties in the state, James City County generates 33,278 megawatt hours of electricity from various fuels.

While the national average residential rate of electricity is 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour, James City County's average price is 13.44% lower than at 13.86 cents per kilowatt hour.

James City County consumers experience outages that are on average 125.36 minutes per interruption, with about 1.12 outages a year.

James City County is ranked 1261st in the United States out of 3230 counties for renewable electricity generation per capita, at 0.41 megawatt hours per person a year.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    1,215,067 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    14.96 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    33,278 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    33,278 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    0.41 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    342,940,454 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    4,223.46 kg

Electricity Production in James City County, Virginia

Power Plants in James City County, Virginia

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Williamsburg VA Solar 33,278

James City County, Virginia Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

As the 30th highest ranked county out of 133 counties in Virginia, James City County releases 342,940,453.72 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption. Averaging 4,223.46 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the county ranks 1748th worst for emissions per capita from electricity use. The county is home to one power plant. For the purpose of electricity production, James City County's main fuel is Solar, accounting for 33,278 megawatt hours, or 100.00% of production in the county.

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James City County, Virginia Net Metering

There are 3 companies in James City County offering electricity. Of those 3, only one of them offers some type of net metering option for their consumers, which makes solar panels and alternative electric sources more economically viable. The state has pretty good net metering and feed in tariffs that make solar and other types of electricity generation more realistic.

Energy Loss

James City County has an average of 3.14% of the electricity that is transmitted in the state dissipated as heat. The nationwide average energy loss is 2.87%. This earned James City County a rank of 7th best in the state out of 133.

Power Companies in James City County, Virginia

FAQ

How many electric companies offer service in James City County, Virginia?

James City County, Virginia is home to 3 electricity suppliers operating in the area.

How many power plants are within James City County, Virginia?

James City County, Virginia has one active electricity plant producing electricity for the county and surrounding areas.

Which electricity company is the largest provider in James City County, Virginia?

By total megawatt hours sold, Dominion Energy is the largest electricity provider in James City County, Virginia.

What electricity companies offer service in James City County, Virginia?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Dominion Energy20,954
2Strategic Energy LLC10
3Texas Retail Energy1

Nick Reese
Last Reviewed By: Nick Reese
Published: 2024-04-22