Nelson County, VA: Electricity Rates, Providers & More

Nelson County, Virginia Electricity Rates & Statistics

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

  • The average electricity bill in Nelson County, VA is $191.38
  • The average electricity rate in Nelson County, VA is 16.62¢

Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Nelson County, VA

The average residential electric bill in Nelson County, VA is $191.38 per month. Nelson County, VA is the 133rd most expensive county in Virginia for electricity.

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Nelson County, Virginia Electricity Overview

Nelson County citizens are accountable for 4,797.88 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, while the Virginia average pollution per capita is 4,970.17.

Nelson County residents pay an average residential electricity expense of $191.38, which is 30.04% higher than the US average bill of $147.16.

Nelson County has no electricity generation plants and must import all of the electricity consumed in the county.

Appalachian Power Company is the largest electricity supplier in Nelson County when calculated by megawatt hours sold.

Emitting 70,984,631.88 kilograms of CO2 gases, Nelson County has the 2075th highest pollution level due to electricity consumption of any county in the country and 95th worst in the state.

While the national average residential electricity rate is 16.73 cents per kilowatt hour, Nelson County's average price is 0.69% below that at 16.62 cents per kilowatt hour.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    237,321 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    16.04 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    70,984,632 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    4,797.88 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Nellysford CDP

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Nellysford CDP Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024

17.57¢ per kWh

  • 1.6% higher than last month
  • 10.62% higher than November last year
  • 17.6% higher than the Virginia average
  • 3.13% higher than the US average
  • 670th in the state out of 676 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 168 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 143 since November last year
  • 21,610th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,854 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,511 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

16.75¢ per kWh

  • 0.85% higher than last month
  • 5.29% higher than November last year
  • 15.35% higher than the Virginia average
  • 1.59% higher than the US average
  • 527th in the state out of 676 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 141 since November last year
  • 19,731st in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 77 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 184 since November last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024

$162.41 per month

  • 12.51% lower than last month
  • 17% higher than November last year
  • 29.78% higher than the Virginia average
  • 37.36% higher than the US average
  • 676th in the state out of 676 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 216 since November last year
  • 29,625th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 29 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 4,593 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$199.08 per month

  • 1% higher than last month
  • 9.73% higher than November last year
  • 34.17% higher than the Virginia average
  • 39.96% higher than the US average
  • 676th in the state out of 676 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since November last year
  • 30,133rd in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 212 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,058 since November last year

Nellysford CDP, VA Electricity Overview

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On average, Nellysford CDP's residential electricity price is 16.75 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 0.12% above the average nationwide price of 16.73 cents. Consumers in Nellysford CDP are faced with 2.82 electrical outages per year with outages lasting an average of 334 minutes. The average monthly residential power bill for a citizen in the city is $199.08 per month, while the nationwide average is $147.16.

Electricity use in Nellysford CDP results in the release of 6,414,765.31 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is the 331st largest emissions amount in Virginia out of 676 cities. The city also ranks 27th highest in the state in pollution per resident, averaging 4,797.88 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per capita. This is, most likely, the more important of the two metrics. The inhabitants of Nellysford CDP have to use power from outside city limits because they don't have any electricity facilities in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Nellysford CDP

Nellysford CDP residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in August.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.178/kWh$0.107/kWh$254.91/mo.$111.87/mo.
527th16.75¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Nellysford CDP
676th$199.08Average residential monthly electricity bill for Nellysford CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Nellysford CDP, Virginia

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Central Virginia Electric CooperativeBUNDLED16.30192.34505,739.3782,439,615.23

Arrington CDP, VA Electricity Overview

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On average, Arrington CDP's residential electricity price is 16.96 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 1.35% above the average nationwide price of 16.73 cents. Consumers in Arrington CDP are faced with 1.97 electrical outages per year with outages lasting an average of 295.98 minutes. The average monthly residential power bill for a citizen in the city is $182.16 per month, while the nationwide average is $147.16.

Electricity use in Arrington CDP results in the release of 4,572,379.46 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is the 380th largest emissions amount in Virginia out of 676 cities. The city also ranks 27th highest in the state in pollution per resident, averaging 4,797.88 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per capita. This is, most likely, the more important of the two metrics. The inhabitants of Arrington CDP have to use power from outside city limits because they don't have any electricity facilities in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Arrington CDP

Arrington CDP residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.178/kWh$0.106/kWh$303.52/mo.$100.33/mo.
532nd16.96¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Arrington CDP
670th$182.16Average residential monthly electricity bill for Arrington CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Arrington CDP, Virginia

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Appalachian Power CompanyBUNDLED17.27187.366,067,733.151,047,879,152
Central Virginia Electric CooperativeBUNDLED16.30192.34505,739.3782,439,615.23

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Lovingston CDP, VA Electricity Overview

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On average, Lovingston CDP's residential electricity price is 16.82 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 0.49% above the average nationwide price of 16.73 cents. Consumers in Lovingston CDP are faced with 1.97 electrical outages per year with outages lasting an average of 295.98 minutes. The average monthly residential power bill for a citizen in the city is $193.37 per month, while the nationwide average is $147.16.

Electricity use in Lovingston CDP results in the release of 2,528,482.66 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is the 462nd largest emissions amount in Virginia out of 676 cities. The city also ranks 651st highest in the state in pollution per resident, averaging 4,797.88 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per capita. This is, most likely, the more important of the two metrics. The inhabitants of Lovingston CDP have to use power from outside city limits because they don't have any electricity facilities in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Lovingston CDP

Lovingston CDP residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.178/kWh$0.108/kWh$244.39/mo.$109.52/mo.
528th16.82¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Lovingston CDP
673rd$193.37Average residential monthly electricity bill for Lovingston CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Lovingston CDP, Virginia

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Appalachian Power CompanyBUNDLED17.27187.366,067,733.151,047,879,152
Central Virginia Electric CooperativeBUNDLED16.30192.34505,739.3782,439,615.23

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Nelson County, Virginia Production Fuel Makeup

Nelson County, Virginia Net Metering

Nelson County has 2 out of 2 providers reporting that they offer net metering to residents with personal solar panels. Regulations put in place at the state level are pretty good for consumers interested in installing solar or other alternative electricity generation sources.

Energy Loss

Energy loss in Nelson County is about 3.11% of the total energy transmitted by the one company that reports energy loss. The national average energy loss is 2.43%. This earned Nelson County a rank of 602nd best in the US out of 3221.

Power Companies in Nelson County, Virginia

FAQ

What electricity company is the largest provider in Nelson County, Virginia?

By total revenue, Appalachian Power Company is the largest electricity provider in Nelson County, Virginia.

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

Nelson County, Virginia has 2 electricity suppliers operating in the area.

What electricity companies offer service in Nelson County, Virginia?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Central Virginia Electric Cooperative8,635
2Appalachian Power Company7,097

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Last Reviewed By: Ginalyn Gelera
Published: 2025-07-08