Wise County, Virginia Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Wise County, VA is $176.56
- The average electricity rate in Wise County, VA is 15.01¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Wise County, VA
The average residential electric bill in Wise County, VA is $176.56 per month. Wise County, VA is the 103rd most expensive county in Virginia for electricity.
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Wise County, Virginia Electricity Overview
While a majority of counties attempt to inhibit non-renewable fuel types, Wise County's use of non-renewable fuel types for electricity generation purposes has increased by 55.69% throughout the last year.
Wise County has the 14th highest electricity generation out of 133 counties in Virginia, generating 1,141,815 megawatt hours.
Wise County consumes around 50.83% of the electricity that is produced in their generating plants.
Wise County has experienced a 35.25% increase in the use of renewable fuel sources for electricity production during the past year.
Wise County emitted 634,301,191.77 kilograms of CO2 gases due to electricity use, which makes it the 510th worst polluting county in the US.
Renewable electricity fuel types account for 10.31%, or 117,740.4 megawatt hours, of Wise County's total energy production.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
580,397 MWh
Consumption per Capita
15.89 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
1,141,815 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
117,740 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
1,024,075 MWh
Production per Capita
31.26 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
634,301,192 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
17,363.37 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Big Stone Gap
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Rates and Production Categories
Big Stone Gap Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024
13.7¢ per kWh
- 7.72% lower than last month
- 0.82% lower than November last year
- 8.28% lower than the Virginia average
- 19.56% lower than the US average
- 84th in the state out of 676 cities
- The state rank has increased by 331 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 363 since November last year
- 7,818th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 4,892 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 4,185 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
14.1¢ per kWh
- 0.07% lower than last month
- 3.01% lower than November last year
- 2.93% lower than the Virginia average
- 14.5% lower than the US average
- 392nd in the state out of 676 cities
- The state rank has increased by 7 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 72 since November last year
- 11,689th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 225 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 2,817 since November last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024
$158.17 per month
- 21.06% higher than last month
- 17.24% lower than November last year
- 26.4% higher than the Virginia average
- 33.77% higher than the US average
- 669th in the state out of 676 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 247 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since November last year
- 29,246th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 7,847 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,432 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$165.26 per month
- 1.63% lower than last month
- 2.19% lower than November last year
- 11.38% higher than the Virginia average
- 16.18% higher than the US average
- 479th in the state out of 676 cities
- The state rank has increased by 6 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 159 since November last year
- 25,379th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 511 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 931 since November last year
Big Stone Gap, VA Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity rate for Big Stone Gap is about 14.10 cents per kilowatt hour, which ranks the city 392nd out of 676 cities in the state. Kentucky Utilities is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on residential customer count. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a citizen in the city is $165.26 per month, while the US average is $145.79. Customers in Big Stone Gap pay 13.36% more compared to other citizens in the United States.
Coming in at as the 193rd worst ranked city out of 676 cities in the state, Big Stone Gap releases 25,304,068.42 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use. This total also equates to a ranking of 73rd worst in the state for pollution per person with an average of 4,792.44 kilograms of emissions per person. The city has no electricity producing plants within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Big Stone Gap
Big Stone Gap residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Big Stone Gap, Virginia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Utilities | BUNDLED | 14.01 | 171.98 | 333,852.16 | 46,779,666 |
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Wise, VA Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity rate for Wise is about 14.10 cents per kilowatt hour, which ranks the city 392nd out of 676 cities in the state. Kentucky Utilities is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on residential customer count. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a citizen in the city is $165.26 per month, while the US average is $145.79. Customers in Wise pay 13.36% more compared to other citizens in the United States.
Coming in at as the 239th worst ranked city out of 676 cities in the state, Wise releases 14,262,293.11 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use. This total also equates to a ranking of 73rd worst in the state for pollution per person with an average of 4,792.44 kilograms of emissions per person. The city has no electricity producing plants within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Wise
Wise residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Wise, Virginia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Utilities | BUNDLED | 14.01 | 171.98 | 333,852.16 | 46,779,666 |
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Coeburn, VA Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity rate for Coeburn is about 14.10 cents per kilowatt hour, which ranks the city 392nd out of 676 cities in the state. Kentucky Utilities is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on residential customer count. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a citizen in the city is $165.26 per month, while the US average is $145.79. Customers in Coeburn pay 13.36% more compared to other citizens in the United States.
Coming in at as the 299th worst ranked city out of 676 cities in the state, Coeburn releases 7,739,786.08 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use. This total also equates to a ranking of 73rd worst in the state for pollution per person with an average of 4,792.44 kilograms of emissions per person. The city has no electricity producing plants within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Coeburn
Coeburn residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Coeburn, Virginia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Utilities | BUNDLED | 14.01 | 171.98 | 333,852.16 | 46,779,666 |
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Wise County, Virginia Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types
Power Plants in Wise County, Virginia
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Production State Rank | Emission (kg) | Emission State Rank | Emissions per MWh | Emissions per MWh State Rank | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Virginia City Hybrid Energy CenterDominion Energy (100.00%) | St. Paul | VA | Coal | 1,141,815 | 1 | 1,247,861,656.64 | 1 | 1,092.88 | 1 |
Wise County, Virginia Production Fuel Makeup
Electricity use in Wise County results in the release of 634,301,191.77 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is 510th highest in the country out of 3221 counties and 16th highest in the state out of 133 counties. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per capita, which amounts to 17,363.37 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This calculation ranks Wise County as the highest polluting county in Virginia. Coal makes up 89.28% of the fuel types used for electricity production in Wise County. Wood/Wood Waste Solids and Distillate Fuel Oil make up 10.31% and 0.41% of generation, respectively. There is one electricity plant in Wise County.
Providers In Each City in Wise County:
- Appalachia, Virginia:
- Kentucky Utilities: 100.00%
- Big Stone Gap, Virginia:
- Kentucky Utilities: 100.00%
- Coeburn, Virginia:
- Kentucky Utilities: 100.00%
- Pound, Virginia:
- Appalachian Power Company: 100.00%
- St. Paul, Virginia:
- Kentucky Utilities: 100.00%
- Wise, Virginia:
- Kentucky Utilities: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest provider in Wise County, Virginia?
The largest electricity supplier in Wise County, Virginia by total customer count is Kentucky Utilities.
Which electricity companies offer service in Wise County, Virginia?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kentucky Utilities | 17,848 |
| 2 | Appalachian Power Company | 6,932 |
How many power plants are within Wise County, Virginia?
Wise County, Virginia has one active electricity plant generating electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
How many electric companies offer service in Wise County, Virginia?
Wise County, Virginia is home to 2 electricity providers serving customers in the area.
