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Portsmouth city, Virginia Electricity Overview

Portsmouth city consumers have an average monthly residential electric bill of $135.39, which is 2.10% lower than the US average bill of $138.3.

Portsmouth city released 533,692,245.5 kilograms of CO2 gases due to electricity use, which ranks them as the 19th worst polluting county out of 133 counties in the state.

Consumers in the county are faced with an average of 1.12 power outages each year, with an average of 125.36 minutes per outage.

The county is ranked as the 1542nd largest generator of electricity out of 3230 counties in the United States for total electricity generation, generating 48,563 megawatt hours.

Portsmouth city averages 0.16 megawatt hours per person produced from renewable electricity sources, which is 57th highest in the statecounties.

Portsmouth city emits 5,500.34 kilograms per capita of CO2 equivalent gases, compared to the state average of 4,669.04.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    1,464,939 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    15.1 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    48,563 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    15,861 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    32,702 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    0.5 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    533,692,245 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    5,500.34 kg

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Residential Electricity Prices

Commercial Electricity Prices

Industrial Electricity Prices

Electricity Production from Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste

Electricity Production from Distillate Fuel Oil

Electricity Production from Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste

Electricity Production from All Fuel Types

Electricity Emission from Production from Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste

Electricity Emission from Production from Distillate Fuel Oil

Electricity Emission from Production from Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste

Electricity Emission from Production from All Fuel Types

Portsmouth Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Electricity Rate for February, 2024

13.32¢ per kWh

  • 2.1% higher than last month
  • 4.74% lower than February last year
  • 5.04% lower than the Virginia average
  • 18.25% lower than the US average
  • 394th in the state out of 659 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 46 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 46 since February last year
  • 9,230th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 929 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,313 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate

13.89¢ per kWh

  • 0.4% lower than last month
  • 1.37% higher than February last year
  • 3.4% lower than the Virginia average
  • 17.99% 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 143 since February last year
  • 9,300th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 2 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 815 since February last year

Average Residential Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$140.17 per month

  • 17.25% lower than last month
  • 4.54% higher than February last year
  • 13.76% lower than the Virginia average
  • 11.81% higher than the US average
  • 338th in the state out of 659 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 54 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 17,587th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 693 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 410 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill

$135.34 per month

  • 0.38% higher than last month
  • 3.05% lower than February last year
  • 7% lower than the Virginia average
  • 2.12% higher than the US average
  • 394th in the state out of 659 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 4 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since February last year
  • 14,326th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 251 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,303 since February last year

Average Commercial Electricity Rate for February, 2024

8.66¢ per kWh

  • 8.28% lower than last month
  • 4.04% lower than February last year
  • 18.31% lower than the Virginia average
  • 36.43% lower than the US average
  • 337th in the state out of 659 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since February last year
  • 3,458th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1,714 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 472 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate

8.83¢ per kWh

  • 0.34% lower than last month
  • 6.96% lower than February last year
  • 16.42% lower than the Virginia average
  • 37.45% lower than the US average
  • 6th in the state out of 659 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 332 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 332 since February last year
  • 1,756th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 681 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,636 since February last year

Average Commercial Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$1,441.76 per month

  • 5.08% lower than last month
  • 10.78% higher than February last year
  • 44.51% higher than the Virginia average
  • 13.82% lower than the US average
  • 659th in the state out of 659 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 3 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 336 since February last year
  • 25,854th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 72 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 350 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill

$1,493.96 per month

  • 0.79% higher than last month
  • 2.48% higher than February last year
  • 45.76% higher than the Virginia average
  • 9.04% lower than the US average
  • 658th in the state out of 659 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 323 since February last year
  • 25,851st in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 636 since February last year

Average Industrial Electricity Rate for February, 2024

7.75¢ per kWh

  • 1.57% lower than last month
  • 4.97% lower than February last year
  • 12.3% lower than the Virginia average
  • 21.3% 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 February last year
  • 11,096th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1,152 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 2,611 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate

8.34¢ per kWh

  • 0.4% lower than last month
  • 3.75% higher than February last year
  • 9.89% lower than the Virginia average
  • 18.27% 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 February last year
  • 14,363rd in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 51 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 5,499 since February last year

Average Industrial Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$35,731.16 per month

  • 7.31% lower than last month
  • 43.26% lower than February last year
  • 23.16% lower than the Virginia average
  • 16.56% higher than the US average
  • 557th in the state out of 659 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 43 since February last year
  • 20,951st in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 17 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 2,264 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill

$47,043.49 per month

  • 4.6% lower than last month
  • 27.05% lower than February last year
  • 12.78% lower than the Virginia average
  • 38% higher than the US average
  • 557th in the state out of 659 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 8 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 46 since February last year
  • 21,327th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 931 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,605 since February last year

Portsmouth Electricity Production and Emission Data

Average Electricity Production from All Fuel Types for February, 2024

1,522 MWh

  • 20.56% lower than last month
  • 68.46% lower than February last year
  • 87.41% lower than the Virginia average
  • 93.43% lower than the US average
  • 15th in the state out of 42 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 3 since February last year
  • 559th in the US out of 2,738 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 14 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 146 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from All

3,852.69 MWh

  • 3.24% lower than last month
  • 59.54% lower than February last year
  • 69.95% lower than the Virginia average
  • 85.02% lower than the US average
  • 13th in the state out of 42 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 2 since February last year
  • 496th in the US out of 2,738 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 13 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 32 since February last year

Average Electricity Emission from All Fuel Types for February, 2024

5,915,209.31 MWh

  • 10.58% lower than last month
  • 38.97% lower than February last year
  • 24.09% lower than the Virginia average
  • 38.74% lower than the US average
  • 8th in the state out of 42 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since February last year
  • 254th in the US out of 2,699 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 20 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 5 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Emission from All

9,891,749.21 MWh

  • 2.29% lower than last month
  • 46.82% lower than February last year
  • 20.57% higher than the Virginia average
  • 15.11% lower than the US average
  • 7th in the state out of 42 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 263rd in the US out of 2,699 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2 since February last year

Average Electricity Production from Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste Fuel Types for February, 2024

428.44 MWh

  • 1.54% higher than last month
  • 79.98% lower than February last year
  • 96.69% lower than the Virginia average
  • 94.38% lower than the US average
  • 3rd in the state out of 3 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 35th in the US out of 47 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 2 since last month
  • The national rank is the same since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste

1,524.17 MWh

  • 1.83% lower than last month
  • 60.28% lower than February last year
  • 88.54% lower than the Virginia average
  • 81.54% lower than the US average
  • 3rd in the state out of 3 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 35th in the US out of 47 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2 since February last year

Average Electricity Production from Distillate Fuel Oil Fuel Types for February, 2024

743 MWh

  • 35.33% lower than last month
  • 20.5% lower than February last year
  • 784.39% higher than the Virginia average
  • 588.89% higher than the US average
  • 2nd in the state out of 23 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 17th in the US out of 1,008 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 14 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 5 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from Distillate Fuel Oil

1,081.47 MWh

  • 6.69% lower than last month
  • 57.53% lower than February last year
  • 532.01% higher than the Virginia average
  • 636.31% higher than the US average
  • 2nd in the state out of 23 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 21st in the US out of 1,008 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 3 since February last year

Average Electricity Production from Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste Fuel Types for February, 2024

350.56 MWh

  • 1.55% higher than last month
  • 79.98% lower than February last year
  • 96.69% lower than the Virginia average
  • 94.38% lower than the US average
  • 3rd in the state out of 3 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 35th in the US out of 47 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 2 since last month
  • The national rank is the same since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste

1,247.06 MWh

  • 1.83% lower than last month
  • 60.28% lower than February last year
  • 88.54% lower than the Virginia average
  • 81.54% lower than the US average
  • 3rd in the state out of 3 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 35th in the US out of 47 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2 since February last year

Average Electricity Emission from Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste Fuel Types for February, 2024

1,828,693.4 MWh

  • 11.74% higher than last month
  • 58.96% lower than February last year
  • 91.53% lower than the Virginia average
  • 85.83% lower than the US average
  • 3rd in the state out of 3 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 35th in the US out of 47 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 2 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Emission from Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste

4,033,268.53 MWh

  • 1.21% lower than last month
  • 48.18% lower than February last year
  • 81.94% lower than the Virginia average
  • 70.9% lower than the US average
  • 3rd in the state out of 3 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 34th in the US out of 47 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 4 since February last year

Average Electricity Emission from Distillate Fuel Oil Fuel Types for February, 2024

2,590,238.01 MWh

  • 28.83% lower than last month
  • 62.96% higher than February last year
  • 1,472.37% higher than the Virginia average
  • 2,880.91% higher than the US average
  • 1st in the state out of 23 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 7th in the US out of 1,008 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 6 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 6 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Emission from Distillate Fuel Oil

2,558,507.69 MWh

  • 5.26% lower than last month
  • 42.52% lower than February last year
  • 1,121.36% higher than the Virginia average
  • 2,188.31% higher than the US average
  • 1st in the state out of 23 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 8th in the US out of 1,008 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 2 since February last year

Average Electricity Emission from Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste Fuel Types for February, 2024

1,496,277.9 MWh

  • 11.75% higher than last month
  • 58.96% lower than February last year
  • 91.53% lower than the Virginia average
  • 85.83% lower than the US average
  • 3rd in the state out of 3 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 35th in the US out of 47 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 2 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Emission from Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste

3,299,972.98 MWh

  • 1.21% lower than last month
  • 48.18% lower than February last year
  • 81.94% lower than the Virginia average
  • 70.9% lower than the US average
  • 3rd in the state out of 3 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 34th in the US out of 47 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 4 since February last year

Portsmouth, VA Electricity Overview

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Portsmouth's inhabitants are billed an average residential electricity rate of 13.80 cents per kilowatt hour. Fortunately, this is 3.10% less than the state's average price of 14.24 cents, ranking the city at 176th out of 676 cities in the state for best average electricity price. The state average monthly residential power bill is $145.55, while the Portsmouth average is 6.98% less at $135.39 per month. This ranks the city 62nd in the state for average monthly bill total. The city ranks 27th out of 676 cities in the state for renewable electricity generation per capita, with 0.16 megawatt hours being produced per citizen in the city.

Portsmouth's main fuel consumed for electricity generation is Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste. They produce 19,385.74 megawatt hours from this fuel source. Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste and Distillate Fuel Oil are also highly used fuel sources in the city, with 32.66% and 27.42% of total electricity production being generated from each, respectively. The city citizens average 5,500.34 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity use, which ranks them 9th highest in Virginia out of 676 in this category. Total emissions in the city are 533,692,245.5 kilograms, which is the 9th highest total amount of emissions for all cities in Virginia. Portsmouth is home to one electricity generation plant.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Portsmouth

Portsmouth 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.
176th13.80¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Portsmouth
62nd$135.39Average residential monthly electricity bill for Portsmouth Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Portsmouth, 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
3 providers total

Zips with electric coverage in Portsmouth, Virginia include: 23321, 23703, 23701, 23704, 23707, 23702, 23709, 23708

Electricity Production in Portsmouth city, Virginia

MonthlyWe report production data as it is published. Due to reporting methods and timing, data from 2023 and 2022 may be incomplete. Data is released in full each fall for the previous calendar year. For clarification on any data points, please contact our team.
AnnualAnnual data for 2022 will be finalized in the fall of 2023. Until that time, some data may be incomplete. Data for 2023 is a summation of all information released to date, which may only represent a portion of the actual production that has occurred. For clarification on any data points, please contact our team.

Power Plants in Portsmouth city, Virginia

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Wheelabrator PortsmouthWheelabrator Environmental Systems (100.00%)
Portsmouth VA Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste 45,259118,900,893.162,627.12
1 power plants total

Portsmouth city, Virginia Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Portsmouth city's main fuel consumed for electricity generation is Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste. They produce 19,385.74 megawatt hours from this fuel source. Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste and Distillate Fuel Oil are also highly used fuel sources in the county, with 32.66% and 27.42% of total electricity production being generated from each, respectively. The county's citizens average 5,500.34 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity consumption. Total emissions in the county are 533,692,245.5 kilograms, which is the 19th highest total amount of pollution for any county in Virginia. Portsmouth city is home to one electricity plant.

NON-BIOGENIC MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE
Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste
Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste
Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste
Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste
39.92%
BIOGENIC MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE
Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste
Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste
Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste
Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste
32.66%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
Distillate Fuel Oil
Distillate Fuel Oil
27.42%

Portsmouth city, Virginia Net Metering

Of the 3 electric providers in Portsmouth city, only one of them report that they offer net metering crediting. The state has pretty good net metering and feed in tariffs that make solar and other alternative types of electricity generation more feasible.

Energy Loss

In Portsmouth city one company reports energy loss, Dominion Energy. They average an annual energy loss of 3.14%. The US average is 2.87%, resulting in Portsmouth city having a rank of 401st best in the United States for energy loss efficiency.

Power Companies in Portsmouth city, Virginia

FAQ

What electricity companies offer service in Portsmouth city, Virginia?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Dominion Energy5,613
2Strategic Energy LLC3

What electricity company is the largest provider in Portsmouth city, Virginia?

By total customer count, Dominion Energy is the largest electricity company in Portsmouth city, Virginia.

How many electric companies offer service in Portsmouth city, Virginia?

There are 3 electricity suppliers offering service in Portsmouth city, Virginia.

How many power plants are in Portsmouth city, Virginia?

Portsmouth city, Virginia has one electricity plant generating electricity for the county and surrounding areas.

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Published: 2024-04-22