Salem city, VA: Electricity Rates, Providers & More

Salem city, Virginia Electricity Rates & Statistics

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

  • The average electricity bill in Salem city, VA is $121.08
  • The average electricity rate in Salem city, VA is 13.19¢

Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Salem city, VA

The average residential electric bill in Salem city, VA is $121.08 per month. Salem city, VA is the 2nd most expensive county in Virginia for electricity.

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Salem city, Virginia Electricity Overview

Salem city is the 69th most populated county in Virginia, with 25,335 residents residing within the county's borders.

Emitting 122,130,513.63 kilograms of CO2 gases, Salem city has the 1570th worst pollution level from electricity consumption of any county in the United States and 65th worst in Virginia.

Salem city is the 47th highest county in the state for non-renewable production per capita, with an average of 0.01 megawatt hours per resident generated from non-renewable fuel types.

On average, Salem city citizens are responsible for 4,820.62 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person each year, while the nationwide average pollution per person is 4,209.53.

Sadly, over the past 12 months, there has been a 51.05% increase in the use of non-renewable fuels in the county.

Roughly 100.00% of Salem city's electricity is produced using non-renewable sources, making it the 49th highest county out of 133 counties in the state for total megawatt hours generated from non-renewable fuel types.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    403,573 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    15.93 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    287 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    287 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    0.01 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    122,130,514 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    4,820.62 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Salem

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Salem Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024

14.22¢ per kWh

  • 1.62% higher than last month
  • 10.4% higher than November last year
  • 4.78% lower than the Virginia average
  • 16.5% lower than the US average
  • 118th in the state out of 676 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 50 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 106 since November last year
  • 9,716th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 820 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,473 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

13.57¢ per kWh

  • 0.83% higher than last month
  • 4.57% higher than November last year
  • 6.57% lower than the Virginia average
  • 17.71% lower than the US average
  • 68th in the state out of 676 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 56 since November last year
  • 9,058th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 108 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 106 since November last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024

$102.43 per month

  • 12.18% lower than last month
  • 16.19% higher than November last year
  • 18.15% lower than the Virginia average
  • 13.37% lower than the US average
  • 59th in the state out of 676 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 311 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 56 since November last year
  • 9,258th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 5,927 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 4,890 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$125.47 per month

  • 0.96% higher than last month
  • 9% higher than November last year
  • 15.44% lower than the Virginia average
  • 11.79% lower than the US average
  • 59th in the state out of 676 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 56 since November last year
  • 10,395th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 123 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,031 since November last year

Salem, VA Electricity Overview

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Salem's inhabitants purchase electricity for, on average, 13.57 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, fortunately, 18.36% below the average nationwide electricity rate of 16.62 cents. Non-renewable fuel sources are often used in electricity production in the city, leading to approximately 0.01 megawatt hours being produced from these fuels per person per year. Salem, Virginia Electric Utility is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold.

The consumption of electricity in Salem accounts for 122,130,513.63 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year, which is the 45th largest emissions amount in the state out of 676 cities. This total also results in a ranking of 21st worst in Virginia for emissions per capita. Approximately 100.00% of Salem's electricity is generated using Distillate Fuel Oil. Salem has the 3rd most power generation plants of any city in Virginia, with 3 total plants.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Salem

Salem residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.138/kWh$0.100/kWh$164.61/mo.$81.65/mo.
68th13.57¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Salem
59th$125.47Average residential monthly electricity bill for Salem Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Salem, Virginia

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Appalachian Power CompanyBUNDLED17.27186.646,039,981.881,043,006,213
Salem, Virginia Electric UtilityBUNDLED13.09118.93287125,791.6616,471,549.08

Salem city, Virginia Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types

Power Plants in Salem city, Virginia

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Production State RankEmission (kg)Emission State RankEmissions per MWhEmissions per MWh State RankToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Salem VA Distillate Fuel Oil 14621112,902.4921773.318
Salem VA Distillate Fuel Oil 1172784,010.1226718.0425
Salem VA Distillate Fuel Oil 242918,668.9228777.8717

Salem city, Virginia Production Fuel Makeup

DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
Distillate Fuel Oil
Distillate Fuel Oil
Distillate Fuel Oil
Distillate Fuel Oil
Distillate Fuel Oil
Distillate Fuel Oil
Distillate Fuel Oil
Distillate Fuel Oil
Distillate Fuel Oil
100.00%

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Electricity consumption in Salem city results in 122,130,513.63 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 1570th highest amount of any county in the US. This total also results in a ranking of 36th worst in the state for pollution per person from electricity consumption. The county has the 893rd highest power plants of any county in the US, with 3 total plants. Salem city has roughly 100.00% of its electricity produced from Distillate Fuel Oil.

Salem city, Virginia Net Metering

Approximately 100.00% of the electricity suppliers in Salem city offer net metering to their consumers. Oftentimes net metering regulations are enforced at the state level, and Virginia has decent regulations for consumers interested in investing in solar panels.

Energy Loss

Energy loss in Salem city averages out to about 5.32% of the total electricity transmitted by the one company that reports energy loss. The US average is 2.43%, resulting in Salem city receiving a rank of 2320th best in the nation for energy loss efficiency.

Power Companies in Salem city, Virginia

FAQ

How many power plants are located in Salem city, Virginia?

Salem city, Virginia has 3 electricity plants producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.

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

The largest electricity supplier in Salem city, Virginia by total customer count is Salem, Virginia Electric Utility.

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

Salem city, Virginia has 2 electricity providers operating in the area.

Which electricity companies offer service in Salem city, Virginia?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Salem, Virginia Electric Utility13,564
2Appalachian Power Company16

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Published: 2024-08-14