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Lynchburg city, Virginia Electricity Overview
At an average residential rate of 15.88 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the national average 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour, residents of Lynchburg city benefit from a 0.84% discount from the nationwide average.
Lynchburg city ranks 27th out of 133 counties in the state for total electricity consumption, with its population consuming 1,173,360.47 megawatt hours.
On average, Lynchburg city residents are accountable for 4,310.19 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, making it the 1658th worst polluting county based on per capita pollution.
Lynchburg city emitted 341,742,209.81 kilograms of CO2 gases from electricity consumption, which ranks it as the 816th highest polluting county in the United States.
Appalachian Power Company is the largest electricity provider in Lynchburg city when calculated by megawatt hours sold.
With a population of 79,287 residents, Lynchburg city is the 27th most populated county in the state and the 740th largest in the US.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
1,173,360 MWh
Consumption per Capita
14.8 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
341,742,210 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,310.19 kg
Lynchburg, VA Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity rate for Lynchburg is approximately 15.88 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 10.72% above Virginia's average rate of 14.34 cents. The average monthly residential electric bill for a resident in the city is $162.45 per month, while the US average is $137.21. Appalachian Power Company sells an estimated 62,182.99 megawatt hours in the city a year, more than any other electricity supplier.
On average, Lynchburg residents emit 4,310.19 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity usage, which makes it the 23rd worst polluting city out of 676 cities in Virginia. At 4,310.19 kilograms per person and 79,287 people in the city, the city emits 341,742,209.81 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. This is the 12th worst rank in Virginia for total pollution. Electricity providers suppliers servicing Lynchburg have to turn to electricity produced in nearby towns and other areas, since zero electricity production happens within city limits.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Lynchburg
Lynchburg residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in May.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Lynchburg, Virginia
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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Appalachian Power Company | BUNDLED | 15.84 | 165.23 | 5,783,168 | 916,154,000 | |
Strategic Energy LLC | ENERGY | |||||
Texas Retail Energy | ENERGY |
Zips with electric coverage in Lynchburg, Virginia include: 24502, 24501, 24551, 24503, 24504
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Electricity Production in Lynchburg city, Virginia
Power Plants in Lynchburg city, Virginia
Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
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Reusens | Lynchburg city | VA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 25,599 |
Lynchburg city, Virginia Details
Lynchburg city residents average 4,310.19 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity use, which ranks them 1658th worst in the United States in this category. While not as telling of a statistic, the total emissions of Lynchburg city from electricity consumption is 341,742,209.81 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 29th largest emissions amount in the state. There is one power generation plant in the county.
FAQ
How many electric companies offer service in Lynchburg city, Virginia?
Lynchburg city, Virginia is home to 3 electricity suppliers offering service in the area.
Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Lynchburg city, Virginia?
By total customer count, Appalachian Power Company is the largest electricity provider in Lynchburg city, Virginia.
How many power plants are located in Lynchburg city, Virginia?
There is one power plant in Lynchburg city, Virginia
What electricity companies offer service in Lynchburg city, Virginia?
County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
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1 | Appalachian Power Company | 2,438 |
2 | Strategic Energy LLC | 3 |