Grant County, West Virginia Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Grant County, West Virginia Electricity Overview
With 3,766,924.69 megawatt hours of electricity generated from coal, Grant County is 5th in the state out of 55 counties for total megawatt hours produced from coal.
Potomac Edison is the largest provider in Grant County when calculated by megawatt hours sold.
Grant County emitted 169,895,929.47 kilograms of CO2 gases from electricity use, which makes it the 1318th worst polluting county in the country.
The national average residential rate per kilowatt hour sits at 16.17 cents, while residents of Grant County enjoy an average rate that is 25.64% less at 12.03 cents per kilowatt hour.
Grant County produces 342.43 megawatt hours of electricity per person in the county from non-renewable electricity fuel sources. They are the 2nd highest county in West Virginia for non-renewable generation per capita.
Grant County has had a 16.85% increase in the burning of non-renewable fuels for electricity generation in the past year, surely a step in the wrong direction.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
203,789 MWh
Consumption per Capita
18.42 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
4,631,331 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
843,050 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
3,788,281 MWh
Production per Capita
418.63 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
169,895,929 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
15,357.13 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Petersburg
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Rates and Production Categories
Petersburg Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for May, 2024
12.9¢ per kWh
- 1.37% higher than last month
- 13.53% higher than May last year
- 19.27% lower than the West Virginia average
- 21.78% lower than the US average
- 29th in the state out of 439 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since May last year
- 7,166th in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1,027 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,740 since May last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
11.74¢ per kWh
- 1.1% higher than last month
- 5.81% higher than May last year
- 18.53% lower than the West Virginia average
- 27.26% lower than the US average
- 29th in the state out of 439 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since May last year
- 4,078th in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 87 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,062 since May last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for May, 2024
$110.34 per month
- 11.5% lower than last month
- 13.67% higher than May last year
- 12.66% lower than the West Virginia average
- 11.17% lower than the US average
- 160th in the state out of 439 cities
- The state rank has increased by 49 since last month
- The state rank is the same since May last year
- 13,204th in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has increased by 10,655 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,638 since May last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$139.33 per month
- 0.8% higher than last month
- 3.39% higher than May last year
- 3.42% lower than the West Virginia average
- 1.91% higher than the US average
- 163rd in the state out of 439 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 45 since May last year
- 16,468th in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has increased by 65 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,512 since May last year
Petersburg, WV Electricity Overview
On average, Petersburg's residential electricity rate is 11.74 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 18.99% lower than the state's average price of 14.50 cents and 27.39% below the nationwide average of 16.17 cents. Potomac Edison is the largest provider in the city based on residential customer count. Consumers in the city pay an average monthly residential power bill of $139.33. This is 0.86% below the nationwide average of $140.54.
Petersburg emits 16,014.94 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident in the city due to electricity use, which makes it the 290th worst polluting city out of 439 cities in West Virginia. This adds up to total emissions of 40,325,611.05 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use, making the city 66th highest for total pollution in the state. The city is home to zero power plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Petersburg
Petersburg residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Petersburg, West Virginia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potomac Edison | BUNDLED | 11.83 | 143.4 | 1,947,594.07 | 230,332,129 |
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Bayard, WV Electricity Overview
On average, Bayard's residential electricity rate is 13.03 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 10.13% lower than the state's average price of 14.50 cents and 19.45% below the nationwide average of 16.17 cents. With an estimated 10 total residential customers, Mon Power is the largest supplier in the city. Consumers in the city pay an average monthly residential power bill of $112.66. This is 19.84% below the nationwide average of $140.54.
Bayard emits 16,014.94 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident in the city due to electricity use, which makes it the 2nd worst polluting city out of 439 cities in West Virginia. This adds up to total emissions of 4,067,793.97 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use, making the city 325th highest for total pollution in the state. The city is home to zero power plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Bayard
Bayard residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Bayard, West Virginia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon Power | BUNDLED | 13.11 | 115.42 | 3,536,999.16 | 463,621,395 | |
| Potomac Edison | BUNDLED | 11.83 | 143.4 | 1,947,594.07 | 230,332,129 |
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Electricity Production in Grant County, West Virginia
Power Plants in Grant County, West Virginia
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mt StormDominion Energy (100.00%) | Grant County | WV | Coal | 3,788,281.02 | 3,861,077,481.54 | 1,019.22 | Yes | |
NedPower Mount StormClearway Energy Operating LLC (100.00%) | Grant County | WV | Wind | 550,565 | ||||
New Creek WindNew Creek Wind, LLC (100.00%) | Grant County | WV | Wind | 292,485 |
Grant County, West Virginia Details
Releasing 169,895,929.47 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Grant County ranks 41st worst out of 55 counties in West Virginia for total pollution from electricity consumption. Additionally, the county ranks 140th worst in the country for pollution per capita, which could be argued to be the more important metric. They average 15,357.13 kilograms of emissions per person. Electricity producing facilities in the county mainly use Coal, which accounts for 81.34% (or 3,766,924.69 megawatt hours) of the fuel sources used for electricity generation in the county. When taken together with Wind (18.20%) and Distillate Fuel Oil (0.46%), these three fuel sources make up 100.00% of the county's electricity production. Grant County has 3 electricity plants, which is most in West Virginia.
FAQ
How many electric companies offer service in Grant County, West Virginia?
There are 2 electricity suppliers serving customers in Grant County, West Virginia.
What electricity company is the largest supplier in Grant County, West Virginia?
The largest electricity provider in Grant County, West Virginia by megawatt hours sold is Potomac Edison.
How many power plants are in Grant County, West Virginia?
There are 3 active power plants located in Grant County, West Virginia
What electricity companies offer service in Grant County, West Virginia?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Potomac Edison | 23,828 |
| 2 | Mon Power | 2,552 |
