Electric Rates & Providers in Washington County, VA

Washington County, Virginia Electricity Rates & Statistics

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

  • The average electricity bill in Washington County, VA is $178.30
  • The average electricity rate in Washington County, VA is 16.31¢

Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Washington County, VA

The average residential electric bill in Washington County, VA is $178.30 per month. Washington County, VA is the 103rd most expensive county in Virginia for electricity.

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Washington County, Virginia Electricity Overview

There was a 4.43% rise in CO2 emissions per capita during the course of the previous 12 months in Washington County.

Emitting 259,071,116.42 kilograms of CO2 gases, Washington County has the 1025th worst pollution level from electricity use of any county in the nation.

Washington County emits 4,797.88 kilograms per capita of CO2 equivalent gases. It is the 1421st highest polluting county in the United States by per capita emissions.

No electricity generation takes place in Washington County.

With a state average residential electric bill of $155.86, Washington County citizens, on average, pay about 14.40% more than their fellow statesmen.

Washington County ranks 34th out of 133 counties in the state for total electricity consumption, with its residents consuming over 800,000 megawatt hours.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    866,144 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    16.04 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    259,071,116 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    4,797.88 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Abingdon

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Abingdon Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024

17.44¢ per kWh

  • 1.8% lower than last month
  • 8.12% higher than November last year
  • 16.75% higher than the Virginia average
  • 2.38% higher than the US average
  • 635th in the state out of 676 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 43 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 32 since November last year
  • 21,460th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 164 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,656 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

17.07¢ per kWh

  • 0.64% higher than last month
  • 7.4% higher than November last year
  • 17.53% higher than the Virginia average
  • 3.52% higher than the US average
  • 604th in the state out of 676 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 66 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 57 since November last year
  • 21,200th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 455 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,312 since November last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024

$148.57 per month

  • 5.93% higher than last month
  • 8.99% lower than November last year
  • 18.72% higher than the Virginia average
  • 25.65% higher than the US average
  • 594th in the state out of 676 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 137 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 42 since November last year
  • 28,288th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 4,027 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 832 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$175.51 per month

  • 0.69% lower than last month
  • 6.22% higher than November last year
  • 18.28% higher than the Virginia average
  • 23.39% higher than the US average
  • 661st in the state out of 676 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 5 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 36 since November last year
  • 27,439th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 184 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,588 since November last year

Abingdon, VA Electricity Overview

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Abingdon's citizens are charged an average residential electricity rate of 17.07 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 15.98% higher than the average Virginia rate of 14.72 cents and 2.02% more than the national average of 16.73. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a customer in the city is $175.51 per month. Customers in Abingdon deal with 1.55 electrical outages per year with outages lasting an average of 276.97 minutes.

Emissions in Abingdon average 4,797.88 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, making them the 437th highest polluting city out of 676 cities in Virginia based on emissions per capita. At 4,797.88 kilograms per person and 8,350 people in the city, the city emits 40,062,296.46 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. This is the 145th worst rank in the state for total emissions from electricity use. Since there is no electricity generation happening within the city limits, electricity suppliers who service Abingdon must source all of the megawatt hours they need every year.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Abingdon

Abingdon residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.178/kWh$0.102/kWh$337.11/mo.$86.24/mo.
604th17.07¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Abingdon
661st$175.51Average residential monthly electricity bill for Abingdon Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Abingdon, 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

Glade Spring, VA Electricity Overview

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Glade Spring's citizens are charged an average residential electricity rate of 17.07 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 15.98% higher than the average Virginia rate of 14.72 cents and 2.02% more than the national average of 16.73. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a customer in the city is $175.51 per month. Customers in Glade Spring deal with 1.55 electrical outages per year with outages lasting an average of 276.97 minutes.

Emissions in Glade Spring average 4,797.88 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, making them the 651st highest polluting city out of 676 cities in Virginia based on emissions per capita. At 4,797.88 kilograms per person and 2,068 people in the city, the city emits 9,922,015.46 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. This is the 275th worst rank in the state for total emissions from electricity use. Since there is no electricity generation happening within the city limits, electricity suppliers who service Glade Spring must source all of the megawatt hours they need every year.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Glade Spring

Glade Spring residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.178/kWh$0.102/kWh$337.11/mo.$86.24/mo.
670th17.07¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Glade Spring
661st$175.51Average residential monthly electricity bill for Glade Spring Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Glade Spring, 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

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Emory CDP, VA Electricity Overview

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Emory CDP's citizens are charged an average residential electricity rate of 17.07 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 15.98% higher than the average Virginia rate of 14.72 cents and 2.02% more than the national average of 16.73. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a customer in the city is $175.51 per month. Customers in Emory CDP deal with 1.55 electrical outages per year with outages lasting an average of 276.97 minutes.

Emissions in Emory CDP average 4,797.88 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, making them the 437th highest polluting city out of 676 cities in Virginia based on emissions per capita. At 4,797.88 kilograms per person and 1,025 people in the city, the city emits 4,917,826.81 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. This is the 367th worst rank in the state for total emissions from electricity use. Since there is no electricity generation happening within the city limits, electricity suppliers who service Emory CDP must source all of the megawatt hours they need every year.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Emory CDP

Emory CDP residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.178/kWh$0.102/kWh$337.11/mo.$86.24/mo.
604th17.07¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Emory CDP
661st$175.51Average residential monthly electricity bill for Emory CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Emory 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

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Washington County, Virginia Production Fuel Makeup

Washington County, Virginia Net Metering

Approximately 50.00% of the electricity companies in Washington County offer net metering to their customers. Many net metering regulations are enforced at the state level, and Virginia has commendable laws for consumers interested in purchasing solar panels.

Energy Loss

The one company in Washington County who reports energy loss statistics reported an annual loss of 3.05%. The countrywide average is 2.43%, resulting in Washington County receiving a rank of 578th best in the country for energy loss efficiency.

Power Companies in Washington County, Virginia

Providers In Each City in Washington County:

  • Abingdon, Virginia:
    • Appalachian Power Company: 100.00%
  • Damascus, Virginia:
    • Appalachian Power Company: 100.00%
  • Glade Spring, Virginia:
    • Appalachian Power Company: 100.00%

* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.

FAQ

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

The largest electricity company in Washington County, Virginia by megawatt hours sold is Appalachian Power Company.

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

Washington County, Virginia is home to 2 electricity companies offering service in the area.

What electricity companies offer service in Washington County, Virginia?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Appalachian Power Company26,400
2BVU Authority12,571

Alex Zdanov
Last Reviewed By: Alex Zdanov
Published: 2025-07-31