Jefferson County, West Virginia Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Jefferson County, West Virginia Electricity Overview
By megawatt hours sold, the largest electricity company in Jefferson County is Potomac Edison.
Jefferson County's average residential electricity rate is 11.51 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 28.39% below the nationwide average price of 16.07 cents per kilowatt hour.
Jefferson County has seen a 94.15% rise in the use of renewable fuel sources for electricity generation over the course of the past 12 months.
Jefferson County generates 0.35 megawatt hours per capita per year, making it the 19 highest county out of 55 counties for production per capita in West Virginia.
About 36.22% of Jefferson County's production comes from hydroelectric power facilities, ranking them 9th county out of 55 counties in the state for total hydroelectric production.
Solar power usage in Jefferson County has gone up by 100.00% year over year, with 12,802 megawatt hours being generated from solar energy during the past year.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
1,047,914 MWh
Consumption per Capita
18.21 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
20,073 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
20,073 MWh
Production per Capita
0.35 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
890,961,308 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
15,483.67 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 March, 2024
12¢ per kWh
- 4.49% higher than last month
- 7.11% higher than March last year
- 25.17% lower than the West Virginia average
- 29.48% 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 March last year
- 4,561st in the US out of 31,812 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 69 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 369 since March last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
11.49¢ per kWh
- 0.58% higher than last month
- 4.85% higher than March last year
- 23.58% lower than the West Virginia average
- 30.76% 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 March last year
- 3,189th in the US out of 31,812 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 13 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 821 since March last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for March, 2024
$143.21 per month
- 14.19% lower than last month
- 9.75% lower than March last year
- 8.34% lower than the West Virginia average
- 19.03% higher than the US average
- 208th in the state out of 439 cities
- The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 66 since March last year
- 25,309th in the US out of 31,812 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1,451 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 2,140 since March last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$136.54 per month
- 0.94% lower than last month
- 1.09% higher than March last year
- 5.49% lower than the West Virginia average
- 1.09% higher than the US average
- 208th in the state out of 439 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since March last year
- 16,606th in the US out of 31,812 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 217 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,713 since March last year
Charles Town, WV Electricity Overview
On average, Charles Town's residential electricity price is 11.49 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, luckily, 28.50% below the average nationwide electricity price of 16.07 cents. Charles Town consumers consume 906.58% of the electricity produced within the city boundaries and the city must import megawatt hours produced in rural areas or other nearby municipalities to make up for the excess usage. Potomac Edison has an estimated 334 total residential customers, more than all other electricity suppliers who operate in the city.
Electricity use in Charles Town results in the release of 89,507,391.71 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is the 27th largest emissions amount in West Virginia out of 439 cities. This total equates to 14,044.78 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, ranking the city 429th worst in West Virginia for emissions per capita from electricity consumption. The city has one electricity generation plant. Charles Town has about 100.00% of its electricity produced from Solar.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Charles Town
Charles Town residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Charles Town, West Virginia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potomac Edison | BUNDLED | 11.51 | 136.71 | 1,898,162.27 | 218,454,405 |
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Ranson corporation, WV Electricity Overview
On average, Ranson corporation's residential electricity price is 11.49 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, luckily, 28.50% below the average nationwide electricity price of 16.07 cents. The largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Potomac Edison. The average residential power bill for a customer in the city is $136.54 per month.
Electricity use in Ranson corporation results in the release of 85,307,838.62 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is the 28th largest emissions amount in West Virginia out of 439 cities. The city also ranks 88th highest in the state in pollution per resident, averaging 15,786.05 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per capita. This is, most likely, the more important of the two metrics. The inhabitants of Ranson corporation have to use power from outside city limits because they don't have any electricity facilities in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Ranson corporation
Ranson corporation residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Ranson corporation, West Virginia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potomac Edison | BUNDLED | 11.51 | 136.71 | 1,898,162.27 | 218,454,405 |
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Shannondale CDP, WV Electricity Overview
On average, Shannondale CDP's residential electricity price is 11.49 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, luckily, 28.50% below the average nationwide electricity price of 16.07 cents. The largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Potomac Edison. The average residential power bill for a customer in the city is $136.54 per month.
Electricity use in Shannondale CDP results in the release of 54,319,813.6 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is the 44th largest emissions amount in West Virginia out of 439 cities. The city also ranks 294th highest in the state in pollution per resident, averaging 15,786.05 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per capita. This is, most likely, the more important of the two metrics. The inhabitants of Shannondale CDP have to use power from outside city limits because they don't have any electricity facilities in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Shannondale CDP
Shannondale CDP residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Shannondale CDP, West Virginia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potomac Edison | BUNDLED | 11.51 | 136.71 | 1,898,162.27 | 218,454,405 |
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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 | 12,802 | ||||
Millville Hydro StationPE Hydro Generation, LLC (100.00%) | Jefferson County | WV | Conventional Hydroelectric | 7,271 |
Jefferson County, West Virginia Details
Electricity use in Jefferson County results in the release of 890,961,308.05 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is 381st largest emissions amount in the United States out of 3230 counties. This total results in 15,483.67 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, so the county ranks 135th highest in the country for emissions per capita from electricity consumption. Around 63.78% of Jefferson County's electricity is generated using Solar. Jefferson County has 2 electricity producing plants, which is 1114th 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 | 12,099 |
