Jefferson County, West Virginia Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Jefferson County, West Virginia Electricity Overview
Residents in Jefferson County are faced with an average of 1.25 electrical outages each year, with outages lasting on average 188.94 minutes.
Jefferson County produces 0.59 megawatt hours per capita a year, making it the 16 highest county out of 55 counties for production per capita in the state.
Jefferson County has recently seen an increase in electricity generation from solar power of roughly 100.00% year over year.
Over 100.00% of Jefferson County's electricity production comes from renewable fuel types, putting Jefferson County at 1185th in the nation for total sustainable electricity generation.
Jefferson County has the 16th highest electricity generation in the state out of 55 counties, producing 33,887 megawatt hours.
With a population of 57,542 citizens, Jefferson County is the 9th largest county by population in the state.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
1,050,381 MWh
Consumption per Capita
18.25 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
33,887 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
33,887 MWh
Production per Capita
0.59 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
881,544,863 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
15,320.02 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Charles Town
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Charles Town Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
12.72¢ per kWh
- 6% higher than last month
- 13.16% higher than April last year
- 18.22% lower than the West Virginia average
- 24.77% 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 April last year
- 5,390th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 767 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,231 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
11.62¢ per kWh
- 1.07% higher than last month
- 5.04% higher than April last year
- 18.92% lower than the West Virginia average
- 27.95% 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 April last year
- 3,397th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 113 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 557 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$124.68 per month
- 12.94% lower than last month
- 19.44% higher than April last year
- 2.07% higher than the West Virginia average
- 10.58% higher than the US average
- 209th in the state out of 439 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since April last year
- 24,960th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 420 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 8,293 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$138.23 per month
- 1.24% higher than last month
- 2.48% higher than April last year
- 3.35% lower than the West Virginia average
- 1.58% higher than the US average
- 208th in the state out of 439 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since April last year
- 17,034th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 389 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,709 since April last year
Charles Town, WV Electricity Overview
On average, Charles Town's residential electricity price is 11.62 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, luckily, 27.95% below the average nationwide electricity price of 16.12 cents. Charles Town consumers consume 426.38% of the electricity produced within the city boundaries and the city must import megawatt hours produced in rural areas or other nearby municipalities to make up for the excess usage. Potomac Edison is the largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold.
Electricity use in Charles Town results in the release of 77,227,575.24 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is the 32nd largest emissions amount in West Virginia out of 439 cities. This total equates to 12,117.93 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, ranking the city 430th worst in West Virginia for emissions per capita from electricity consumption. The city has one electricity generation plant. Charles Town has about 100.00% of its electricity produced from Solar.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Charles Town
Charles Town residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Charles Town, West Virginia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potomac Edison | BUNDLED | 11.61 | 138.36 | 1,907,635.49 | 221,471,624 |
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Ranson corporation, WV Electricity Overview
On average, Ranson corporation's residential electricity price is 11.62 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, luckily, 27.95% below the average nationwide electricity price of 16.12 cents. The power grid in the city is faced with an average of 1.25 outages per consumer per year, with outages lasting about 188.94 minutes per outage. The national averages for outages and outage time frames are 1.45 outages each year and 171.11 minutes a outage. Selling an estimated 11,091.6 megawatt hours, Potomac Edison is the largest provider in the city.
Electricity use in Ranson corporation results in the release of 85,549,376.39 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is the 28th largest emissions amount in West Virginia out of 439 cities. The city also ranks highest in the state in pollution per resident, averaging 15,830.75 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per capita. This is, most likely, the more important of the two metrics. The inhabitants of Ranson corporation have to use power from outside city limits because they don't have any electricity facilities in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Ranson corporation
Ranson corporation residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Ranson corporation, West Virginia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potomac Edison | BUNDLED | 11.61 | 138.36 | 1,907,635.49 | 221,471,624 |
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Shannondale CDP, WV Electricity Overview
On average, Shannondale CDP's residential electricity price is 11.62 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, luckily, 27.95% below the average nationwide electricity price of 16.12 cents. The power grid in the city is faced with an average of 1.25 outages per consumer per year, with outages lasting about 188.94 minutes per outage. The national averages for outages and outage time frames are 1.45 outages each year and 171.11 minutes a outage. Selling an estimated 11,935.92 megawatt hours, Potomac Edison is the largest provider in the city.
Electricity use in Shannondale CDP results in the release of 54,473,612.91 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is the 44th largest emissions amount in West Virginia out of 439 cities. The city also ranks 41st highest in the state in pollution per resident, averaging 15,830.75 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per capita. This is, most likely, the more important of the two metrics. The inhabitants of Shannondale CDP have to use power from outside city limits because they don't have any electricity facilities in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Shannondale CDP
Shannondale CDP residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Shannondale CDP, West Virginia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potomac Edison | BUNDLED | 11.61 | 138.36 | 1,907,635.49 | 221,471,624 |
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Electricity Production in Jefferson County, West Virginia
Power Plants in Jefferson County, West Virginia
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Blake Solar PlantHorus West Virginia 1, LLC (100.00%) | Charles Town | WV | Solar | 27,284 | ||||
Millville Hydro StationPE Hydro Generation, LLC (100.00%) | Jefferson County | WV | Conventional Hydroelectric | 6,603 |
Jefferson County, West Virginia Details
Electricity use in Jefferson County results in the release of 881,544,862.99 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is 386th largest emissions amount in the United States out of 3230 counties. This total results in 15,320.02 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, so the county ranks 141st highest in the country for emissions per capita from electricity consumption. Around 80.51% of Jefferson County's electricity is generated using Solar. Jefferson County has 2 electricity producing plants, which is 1033rd most in the US.
Providers In Each City in Jefferson County:
- Bolivar, West Virginia:
- Potomac Edison: 100.00%
- Charles Town, West Virginia:
- Potomac Edison: 100.00%
- Harpers Ferry, West Virginia:
- Potomac Edison: 100.00%
- Ranson corporation, West Virginia:
- Potomac Edison: 100.00%
- Shepherdstown, West Virginia:
- Potomac Edison: 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 Jefferson County, West Virginia?
By total revenue, Potomac Edison is the largest electricity provider in Jefferson County, West Virginia.
How many power plants are located in Jefferson County, West Virginia?
Jefferson County, West Virginia has 2 active power plants producing electricity for the county and surrounding areas.
Which electricity companies offer service in Jefferson County, West Virginia?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Potomac Edison | 12,120 |
