Electric Rates & Providers in Mecklenburg County, VA

Mecklenburg County, Virginia Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Mecklenburg County, Virginia Electricity Overview

The largest electricity provider in Mecklenburg County by customer count is Dominion Energy.

With 30,347 citizens within its borders and 542,401 megawatt hours produced per year, Mecklenburg County has a per capita production rate of 17.87 megawatt hours. The city ranks 17 largest megawatt hour per capita amount in the state.

The average residential price per kilowatt hour in Mecklenburg County is 14.16 cents. This is approximately 11.53% below the national average rate of 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour.

With 217,046 megawatt produced from solar power and 30,347 residents in Mecklenburg County, the county averages 7.15 megawatt hours produced from solar per capita, which gives it a ranking of 6th in the state out of 133 counties.

Almost 59.98% of the county's production comes from hydroelectric power facilities, making them 132nd highest county in the US out of 3230 counties for total hydroelectric generation.

Mecklenburg County is the 1474th largest county in the country, with 30,347 residents residing within the county's borders.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    454,115 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    14.96 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    542,401 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    542,401 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    17.87 MWh

Recent Energy News in South Hill

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South Hill Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Electricity Rate for January, 2024

13.05¢ per kWh

  • 0.86% lower than last month
  • 3.72% lower than January last year
  • 3.74% lower than the Virginia average
  • 16.44% lower than the US average
  • 440th in the state out of 659 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 22 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since January last year
  • 10,159th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,905 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 708 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate

13.95¢ per kWh

  • 0.3% lower than last month
  • 3.01% higher than January last year
  • 3.15% lower than the Virginia average
  • 17.83% lower than the US average
  • 440th in the state out of 659 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 144 since January last year
  • 9,302nd in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 417 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 566 since January last year

Average Residential Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$169.38 per month

  • 14.5% higher than last month
  • 8.12% higher than January last year
  • 15.74% lower than the Virginia average
  • 12.2% higher than the US average
  • 392nd in the state out of 659 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 2 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 54 since January last year
  • 18,280th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 2 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,651 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill

$134.83 per month

  • 0.79% higher than last month
  • 4.34% lower than January last year
  • 6.56% lower than the Virginia average
  • 1.63% higher than the US average
  • 390th in the state out of 659 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 4 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 4 since January last year
  • 14,075th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 206 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 2,305 since January last year

Average Commercial Electricity Rate for January, 2024

9.44¢ per kWh

  • 9.84% higher than last month
  • 5.2% lower than January last year
  • 11.54% lower than the Virginia average
  • 29.24% lower than the US average
  • 336th in the state out of 659 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since January last year
  • 5,172nd in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,266 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 421 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate

8.86¢ per kWh

  • 0.48% lower than last month
  • 5.82% lower than January last year
  • 16.19% lower than the Virginia average
  • 37.4% lower than the US average
  • 338th in the state out of 659 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 2,437th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 44 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 937 since January last year

Average Commercial Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$1,518.86 per month

  • 6.08% higher than last month
  • 12.42% higher than January last year
  • 44.28% higher than the Virginia average
  • 6.8% lower than the US average
  • 656th in the state out of 659 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 3 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 3 since January last year
  • 25,926th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 46 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 74 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill

$1,482.27 per month

  • 0.95% higher than last month
  • 2.58% higher than January last year
  • 45.77% higher than the Virginia average
  • 9.44% lower than the US average
  • 659th in the state out of 659 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 25,852nd in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 313 since January last year

Average Industrial Electricity Rate for January, 2024

7.88¢ per kWh

  • 1.14% lower than last month
  • 13.77% lower than January last year
  • 10.75% lower than the Virginia average
  • 19.84% lower than the US average
  • 338th in the state out of 659 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since January last year
  • 12,248th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 205 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 4,803 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate

8.37¢ per kWh

  • 1.24% lower than last month
  • 5.02% higher than January last year
  • 9.78% lower than the Virginia average
  • 18.1% lower than the US average
  • 338th in the state out of 659 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since January last year
  • 14,414th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 735 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 5,440 since January last year

Average Industrial Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$38,550.28 per month

  • 2.96% lower than last month
  • 34.66% lower than January last year
  • 19.42% lower than the Virginia average
  • 14.35% higher than the US average
  • 556th in the state out of 659 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 3 since January last year
  • 20,934th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 571 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,624 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill

$49,313.88 per month

  • 3.34% lower than last month
  • 22.97% lower than January last year
  • 10.78% lower than the Virginia average
  • 44.14% higher than the US average
  • 549th in the state out of 659 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 8 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 54 since January last year
  • 22,258th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 34 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 673 since January last year

South Hill, VA Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity price for South Hill is roughly 13.94 cents per kilowatt hour. This is, thankfully, 2.36% below the state's average rate of 14.28 cents, resulting in the city ranking 403rd lowest for average electricity price out of 676 cities in the state. Selling an estimated 44,188.99 megawatt hours a year, Dominion Energy is the largest electricity supplier in the city. The Virginia average monthly residential electricity bill is $144.74, while the South Hill average is 5.25% below at $137.13 per month. This ranks the city 286th in the state for average monthly bill total.

Electricity use in South Hill creates 20,131,296.48 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 205th highest of any city in Virginia. This total also equates to a ranking of 33rd worst in the state for emissions per resident from electricity consumption. There are zero electricity plants in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in South Hill

South Hill 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.
403rd13.94¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of South Hill
286th$137.13Average residential monthly electricity bill for South Hill Residents

Electric Companies With Service in South Hill, Virginia

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Dominion EnergyBUNDLED13.86134.8827,563,754.423,819,402,584
Mecklenburg Electric CooperativeBUNDLED14.48147.01363,27852,599,600
Southside Electric CooperativeBUNDLED14.89168.69760,129113,196,000
Strategic Energy LLCENERGY
Texas Retail EnergyENERGY

Zips with electric coverage in South Hill, Virginia include: 23970, 23950, 23920

Chase City, VA Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity price for Chase City is roughly 13.86 cents per kilowatt hour. This is, thankfully, 2.95% below the state's average rate of 14.28 cents, resulting in the city ranking 177th lowest for average electricity price out of 676 cities in the state. Selling an estimated 9,803.22 megawatt hours a year, Dominion Energy is the largest electricity supplier in the city. The Virginia average monthly residential electricity bill is $144.74, while the Chase City average is 6.81% below at $134.88 per month. This ranks the city 62nd in the state for average monthly bill total.

Electricity use in Chase City creates 10,760,429.83 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 259th highest of any city in Virginia. This total also equates to a ranking of 475th worst in the state for emissions per resident from electricity consumption. There are zero electricity plants in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Chase City

Chase City 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.
177th13.86¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Chase City
62nd$134.88Average residential monthly electricity bill for Chase City Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Chase City, Virginia

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Dominion EnergyBUNDLED13.86134.8827,563,754.423,819,402,584
Strategic Energy LLCENERGY
Texas Retail EnergyENERGY

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Clarksville, VA Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity price for Clarksville is roughly 13.98 cents per kilowatt hour. This is, thankfully, 2.11% below the state's average rate of 14.28 cents, resulting in the city ranking 411th lowest for average electricity price out of 676 cities in the state. Selling an estimated 11,072.8 megawatt hours a year, Dominion Energy is the largest electricity supplier in the city. The Virginia average monthly residential electricity bill is $144.74, while the Clarksville average is 5.20% below at $137.21 per month. This ranks the city 287th in the state for average monthly bill total.

Electricity use in Clarksville creates 6,695,957.54 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 314th highest of any city in Virginia. This total also equates to a ranking of 33rd worst in the state for emissions per resident from electricity consumption. There are zero electricity plants in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Clarksville

Clarksville 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.
411th13.98¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Clarksville
287th$137.21Average residential monthly electricity bill for Clarksville Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Clarksville, Virginia

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Dominion EnergyBUNDLED13.86134.8827,563,754.423,819,402,584
Mecklenburg Electric CooperativeBUNDLED14.48147.01363,27852,599,600
Strategic Energy LLCENERGY
Texas Retail EnergyENERGY

Zips with electric coverage in Clarksville, Virginia include: 23927, 23917, 24589

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Electricity Production in Mecklenburg County, Virginia

Power Plants in Mecklenburg County, Virginia

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Mecklenburg County VA Conventional Hydroelectric 325,355
Grasshopper SolarDominion Energy (100.00%)
Mecklenburg County VA Solar 146,111
Bluestone SolarBluestone Farm Solar, LLC (100.00%)
Mecklenburg County VA Solar 70,935

Mecklenburg County, Virginia Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Approximately 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted in Mecklenburg County due to electricity use. Additionally, the county ranks 2957th worst in the United States for emissions per resident, which could be argued to be the more important metric. The county has the 679th most electricity generation plants of any county in the United States, with 3 total plants. In Mecklenburg County, Conventional Hydroelectric is 59.98% of the fuel types used for electricity production.

CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
59.98%
SOLAR
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
40.02%

Mecklenburg County, Virginia Net Metering

Mecklenburg County has 3 out of 5 electricity providers reporting that they offer net metering to residents with personal solar panels. At the state level, Virginia has above average net metering and feed in tariff regulations.

Energy Loss

The average energy loss for electricity companies in Mecklenburg County is 4.63%. This includes data from 3 companies, including Dominion Energy, Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative, and Southside Electric Cooperative. The countrywide average energy loss is 2.87%. This earned Mecklenburg County a rank of 81st best in Virginia out of 133 counties.

Providers In Each City in Mecklenburg County:

  • Boydton, Virginia:
    • Dominion Energy: 100.00%
  • Chase City, Virginia:
    • Dominion Energy: 100.00%
  • Clarksville, Virginia:
    • Dominion Energy: 80.77%
    • Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative: 19.23%
  • La Crosse, Virginia:
    • Dominion Energy: 100.00%
  • South Hill, Virginia:
    • Southside Electric Cooperative: 4.59%
    • Dominion Energy: 89.63%
    • Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative: 5.78%

* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.

FAQ

Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Mecklenburg County, Virginia?

By total revenue, Dominion Energy is the largest electricity provider in Mecklenburg County, Virginia.

What electricity companies offer service in Mecklenburg County, Virginia?

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

Mecklenburg County, Virginia has 5 electricity suppliers offering service in the area.

How many power plants are located in Mecklenburg County, Virginia?

Mecklenburg County, Virginia has 3 electricity plants producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.

Fernando García
Last Reviewed By: Fernando García
Published: 2024-04-22