Electric Rates & Providers in Virginia Beach city, VA

Virginia Beach city, Virginia Electricity Rates & Statistics

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

  • The average electricity bill in Virginia Beach city, VA is $147.27
  • The average electricity rate in Virginia Beach city, VA is 14.22¢

Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Virginia Beach city, VA

The average residential electric bill in Virginia Beach city, VA is $147.27 per month. Virginia Beach city, VA is the 12th most expensive county in Virginia for electricity.

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Virginia Beach city, Virginia Electricity Overview

Virginia Beach city uses non-renewable fuel types to generate 0 megawatt hours per citizen, making them the 51st highest county in the state for non-renewable generation per capita.

Virginia Beach city is the 162nd most populous county in the United States.

While many counties attempt to decrease non-renewable fuel sources, Virginia Beach city's non-renewable fuel usage for electricity production purposes has increased by 25.88% throughout the past 12 months.

Virginia Beach city produces 1.99% of its electricity from non-renewable sources, giving it a ranking of 1028th out of 3221 counties in the nation for total electricity generation from non-renewable fuel sources.

As the 39th largest generator of solar energy in the state, Virginia Beach city generates 28,982 megawatt hours from solar.

With 28,982 megawatt generated from solar power and 455,618 citizens in Virginia Beach city, the county averages 0.06 megawatt hours produced from solar per capita, which gives it a ranking of 46th in the state out of 133 counties.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    7,257,759 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    15.93 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    33,166 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    32,508 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    658 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    0.07 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    2,186,474,097 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    4,798.92 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Virginia Beach

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Virginia Beach Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024

14.27¢ per kWh

  • 0.34% higher than last month
  • 6.16% higher than November last year
  • 4.46% lower than the Virginia average
  • 16.22% lower than the US average
  • 239th in the state out of 676 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 50 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 75 since November last year
  • 9,971st in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 283 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 500 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

14.06¢ per kWh

  • 0.49% higher than last month
  • 0.22% higher than November last year
  • 3.19% lower than the Virginia average
  • 14.73% lower than the US average
  • 368th in the state out of 676 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 86 since November last year
  • 11,614th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 404 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 857 since November last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024

$116.19 per month

  • 14.47% higher than last month
  • 5.61% lower than November last year
  • 7.15% lower than the Virginia average
  • 1.73% lower than the US average
  • 194th in the state out of 676 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 30 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 172 since November last year
  • 15,078th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 5,596 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 5,025 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$139.52 per month

  • 0.41% lower than last month
  • 2.17% higher than November last year
  • 5.97% lower than the Virginia average
  • 1.91% lower than the US average
  • 293rd in the state out of 676 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 21 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 23 since November last year
  • 15,910th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 260 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 48 since November last year

Virginia Beach, VA Electricity Overview

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On average, citizens of Virginia Beach are billed a residential electricity rate of 14.06 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 4.07% lower than the average Virginia price of 14.66 cents and 15.41% below the nationwide average of 16.62 cents. Non-renewable fuel sources are regularly used in electricity production in the city, resulting in approximately 0 megawatt hours being produced from these fuel sources per resident each year. The largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Dominion Energy.

Electricity use in Virginia Beach results in the release of 2,186,474,096.91 kilograms of CO2 pollution, which is the largest emissions amount in the state out of 676 cities. Averaging 4,798.92 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, the city ranks 636th worst in the state for pollution per capita. Solar makes up 87.38% of the fuel sources used for electricity production in Virginia Beach. Landfill Gas (10.63%) is also used in the generation of electricity, as well as Distillate Fuel Oil (1.99%). Virginia Beach has the 8th most power producing plants of any city in the state, with 2 total power plants.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Virginia Beach

Virginia Beach residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.152/kWh$0.102/kWh$212.40/mo.$75.27/mo.
368th14.06¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Virginia Beach
293rd$139.52Average residential monthly electricity bill for Virginia Beach Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Virginia Beach, Virginia

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Dominion EnergyBUNDLED14.19146.9728,98229,686,819.414,211,793,352

Zips with electric coverage in Virginia Beach, Virginia include: 23464, 23462, 23456, 23454, 23452, 23455, 23451, 23453, 23457, 23460, 23459 and 1 other zip code(s).

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

Power Plants in Virginia Beach city, Virginia

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Production State RankEmission (kg)Emission State RankEmissions per MWhEmissions per MWh State RankToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Virginia Beach VA Solar 28,9826311
Virginia BeachIndustrial Power Generating Company LLC (100.00%)
Virginia Beach VA Landfill Gas 4,184152,453,821.4115586.48125/2024

Virginia Beach city, Virginia Production Fuel Makeup

SOLAR
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
87.38%
LANDFILL GAS
Landfill Gas
Landfill Gas
10.63%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
1.99%

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Electricity use in Virginia Beach city results in the release of 2,186,474,096.91 kilograms of CO2 pollution, which is 140th largest emissions amount in the nation out of 3221 counties. Averaging 4,798.92 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, the county ranks 1440th worst for pollution per capita. Solar is the primary fuel in Virginia Beach city, with 87.38% of electricity production coming from the fuel type. Landfill Gas and Distillate Fuel Oil are also primary fuel types in the county, with 10.63% and 1.99% of total electricity production coming from each fuel source, respectively. Virginia Beach city is home to 2 power generation plants, which is 1168th highest in the country.

Virginia Beach city, Virginia Net Metering

Virginia Beach city is home to one electricity supplier. Fortunately for citizens in the county who are interested in installing personal solar panels, the sole company in town allows for net metering. Oftentimes net metering regulations are enacted at the state level, and Virginia has commendable regulations for consumers interested in installing personal solar panels.

Energy Loss

Virginia Beach city has an average of 1.23% of the electricity that is transmitted in the state dissipated as heat. The countrywide average is 2.43%, meaning Virginia Beach city ranks 16th best in the nation for energy loss efficiency.

Power Companies in Virginia Beach city, Virginia

FAQ

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

Virginia Beach city, Virginia is home to 2 active electricity plants generating electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.

Which electricity company is the largest provider in Virginia Beach city, Virginia?

The largest electricity provider in Virginia Beach city, Virginia by total customer count is Dominion Energy.

Which electricity companies offer service in Virginia Beach city, Virginia?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Dominion Energy64,292

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Published: 2024-08-26