Lynchburg city, Virginia Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Lynchburg city, VA is $186.39
- The average electricity rate in Lynchburg city, VA is 17.28¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Lynchburg city, VA
The average residential electric bill in Lynchburg city, VA is $186.39 per month. Lynchburg city, VA is the 119th most expensive county in Virginia for electricity.
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Lynchburg city, Virginia Electricity Overview
The national average residential price per kilowatt hour is 16.73 cents, while residents of Lynchburg city pay an average rate of 3.24% above the national average at 17.28 cents per kilowatt hour.
The largest electricity company in Lynchburg city by number of customers is Appalachian Power Company.
Lynchburg city ranks 27th out of 133 counties in the state for total electricity usage, with its citizens consuming 1,271,811.08 megawatt hours.
Lynchburg city is the 79th highest polluting county in Virginia when considering pollution per capita.
With a population of 79,287 citizens, Lynchburg city is the 740th largest county by population in the United States.
When comparing annual CO2 emissions per capita, Lynchburg city saw a 4.43% rise within the most recent year.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
1,271,811 MWh
Consumption per Capita
16.04 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
380,409,497 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,797.88 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Lynchburg
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Lynchburg Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024
17.44¢ per kWh
- 1.8% lower than last month
- 8.12% higher than November last year
- 16.75% higher than the Virginia average
- 2.38% higher than the US average
- 635th in the state out of 676 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 43 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 32 since November last year
- 21,460th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 164 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,656 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
17.07¢ per kWh
- 0.64% higher than last month
- 7.4% higher than November last year
- 17.53% higher than the Virginia average
- 3.52% higher than the US average
- 604th in the state out of 676 cities
- The state rank has increased by 66 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 57 since November last year
- 21,200th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 455 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,312 since November last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024
$148.57 per month
- 5.93% higher than last month
- 8.99% lower than November last year
- 18.72% higher than the Virginia average
- 25.65% higher than the US average
- 594th in the state out of 676 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 45 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 42 since November last year
- 28,288th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 3,935 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 832 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$175.51 per month
- 0.69% lower than last month
- 6.22% higher than November last year
- 18.28% higher than the Virginia average
- 23.39% higher than the US average
- 661st in the state out of 676 cities
- The state rank has increased by 5 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 36 since November last year
- 27,439th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 184 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,588 since November last year
Lynchburg, VA Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity rate for Lynchburg is approximately 17.07 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 15.98% above Virginia's average rate of 14.72 cents. Appalachian Power Company sells an estimated 71,494.63 megawatt hours in the city per year, more than all other vendors. The average monthly residential electric bill for a customer in the city is $175.51 per month, while the US average is $147.16.
On average, Lynchburg residents emit 4,797.88 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity usage, which makes it the 437th worst polluting city out of 676 cities in Virginia. At 4,797.88 kilograms per person and 79,287 people in the city, the city emits 380,409,496.96 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. This is the 12th worst rank in Virginia for total pollution. Electricity providers suppliers servicing Lynchburg have to turn to electricity produced in nearby towns and other areas, since zero electricity production happens within city limits.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Lynchburg
Lynchburg residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Lynchburg, Virginia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Power Company | BUNDLED | 17.27 | 187.36 | 6,067,733.15 | 1,047,879,152 |
Zips with electric coverage in Lynchburg, Virginia include: 24502, 24501, 24551, 24503, 24504
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FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest provider in Lynchburg city, Virginia?
By total megawatt hours sold, Appalachian Power Company is the largest electricity supplier in Lynchburg city, Virginia.
Which electricity companies offer service in Lynchburg city, Virginia?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Appalachian Power Company | 2,767 |
