Portsmouth city, Virginia Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Portsmouth city, Virginia Electricity Overview
Portsmouth city consumers have an average monthly residential electric bill of $134.88, which is 2.27% lower than the US average bill of $138.02.
Portsmouth city released 529,922,421.61 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 5,461.48 kilograms per capita of CO2 equivalent gases, compared to the state average of 4,639.62.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
1,451,948 MWh
Consumption per Capita
14.96 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
529,922,422 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
5,461.48 kg
Portsmouth, VA Electricity Overview
Portsmouth's inhabitants are billed an average residential electricity rate of 13.86 cents per kilowatt hour. Fortunately, this is 2.95% less than the state's average price of 14.28 cents, ranking the city at 177th out of 676 cities in the state for best average electricity price. The state average monthly residential power bill is $144.74, while the Portsmouth average is 6.81% less at $134.88 per month. This ranks the city 62nd in the state for average monthly bill total. The city ranks 27th out of 676 cities in the state for renewable electricity generation per capita, with 0.16 megawatt hours being produced per citizen in the city.
Portsmouth's main fuel consumed for electricity generation is Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste. They produce 19,385.74 megawatt hours from this fuel source. Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste and Distillate Fuel Oil are also highly used fuel sources in the city, with 32.66% and 27.42% of total electricity production being generated from each, respectively. The city citizens average 5,461.48 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity use, which ranks them 9th highest in Virginia out of 676 in this category. Total emissions in the city are 529,922,421.61 kilograms, which is the 9th highest total amount of emissions for all cities in Virginia. Portsmouth is home to one electricity generation plant.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Portsmouth
Portsmouth residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in October.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Portsmouth, Virginia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominion Energy | BUNDLED | 13.86 | 134.88 | 27,563,754.42 | 3,819,402,584 | |
| Strategic Energy LLC | ENERGY | |||||
| Texas Retail Energy | ENERGY |
Zips with electric coverage in Portsmouth, Virginia include: 23321, 23703, 23701, 23704, 23707, 23702, 23709, 23708
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Electricity Production in Portsmouth city, Virginia
Power Plants in Portsmouth city, Virginia
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Wheelabrator PortsmouthWheelabrator Environmental Systems (100.00%) | Portsmouth | VA | Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste | 48,563 | 122,677,530.4 | 2,526.15 |
Portsmouth city, Virginia Details
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 5,461.48 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity consumption. Total emissions in the county are 529,922,421.61 kilograms, which is the 19th highest total amount of pollution for any county in Virginia. Portsmouth city is home to one electricity plant.
FAQ
What electricity companies offer service in Portsmouth city, Virginia?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dominion Energy | 5,613 |
| 2 | Strategic Energy LLC | 3 |
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.
