Chesapeake city, Virginia Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Chesapeake city, Virginia Electricity Overview
Chesapeake city is 8th out of 133 counties in Virginia in solar power generation, with 220,838 megawatt hours generated from solar energy.
The monthly residential electricity bill average in Chesapeake city is $134.29, compared to the state average of $144.74. Chesapeake city consumers enjoy a 7.22% lower average bill each month compared to other consumers in Virginia.
Chesapeake city is home to 252,488 citizens and its power generating plants produce 220,838 megawatt hours of electricity a year, for a generation per capita average of 0.87 megawatt hours per capita per year.
Chesapeake city is the 473rd largest producing county in the nation out of 3230 counties when it comes to megawatt hours generated from sustainable fuel sources.
Chesapeake city is ranked 619th out of 3230 counties in the country for renewable electricity generation per capita, at 0.87 megawatt hours per person each year.
Chesapeake city is home to over 252,488 citizens and generates 220,838 megawatt hours of electricity from solar sources, or 0.87 megawatt hour per capita. This ranks Chesapeake city 16th out of 133 counties in Virginia for solar megawatt hours produced per capita.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
3,827,987 MWh
Consumption per Capita
15.16 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
220,838 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
220,838 MWh
Production per Capita
0.87 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
1,061,712,202 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,205 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Chesapeake
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Rates and Production Categories
Chesapeake Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
14.32¢ per kWh
- 2.32% higher than last month
- 0.13% higher than April last year
- 4.48% lower than the Virginia average
- 15.35% lower than the US average
- 363rd in the state out of 661 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 16 since April last year
- 12,017th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 829 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 3,894 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
13.85¢ per kWh
- 0.01% higher than last month
- 1.24% lower than April last year
- 2.82% lower than the Virginia average
- 14.07% lower than the US average
- 364th in the state out of 661 cities
- The state rank has increased by 5 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 18 since April last year
- 12,268th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 278 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 2,188 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$105.19 per month
- 15.69% lower than last month
- 4.25% lower than April last year
- 7.38% lower than the Virginia average
- 6.7% lower than the US average
- 264th in the state out of 661 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 3 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since April last year
- 13,152nd in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 6,401 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 6,153 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$134.26 per month
- 0.29% lower than last month
- 5.77% lower than April last year
- 6.76% lower than the Virginia average
- 1.34% lower than the US average
- 321st in the state out of 661 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 7 since April last year
- 15,363rd in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 243 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 2,113 since April last year
Chesapeake, VA Electricity Overview
On average, Chesapeake's residential electricity rate is 13.85 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, fortunately, 14.07% less than the average nationwide electricity rate of 16.12 cents. Chesapeake produces 5.77% of the electricity needed in the city and must import power from neighboring cities and counties or rural area power plants. Dominion Energy is the largest electricity provider in the city based on residential customer count.
Chesapeake's top fuel source consumed for electricity production is Solar. The city produces 220,838 megawatt hours from this fuel source. Electricity use in the city results in the release of 1,061,712,201.9 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is the 2nd highest in Virginia out of 676 cities. More telling of the city's emissions reality is the per citizen CO2 emission amount. Currently that amount stands at 4,205 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in them being the 660th highest polluting city in Virginia when calculating by CO2 emissions per capita. Chesapeake has the most electricity generation plants of any city in the state, with 4 total plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Chesapeake
Chesapeake residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Chesapeake, Virginia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominion Energy | BUNDLED | 13.76 | 134.29 | 173,715 | 27,701,941.55 | 3,812,263,982 |
| Strategic Energy LLC | ENERGY | |||||
| Texas Retail Energy | ENERGY |
Zips with electric coverage in Chesapeake, Virginia include: 23322, 23320, 23323, 23321, 23324, 23325
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Electricity Production in Chesapeake city, Virginia
Power Plants in Chesapeake city, Virginia
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bedford SolarDominion Energy (100.00%) | Chesapeake | VA | Solar | 105,747 | ||||
Chesapeake Solar ProjectChesapeake Solar Project, LLC (100.00%) | Chesapeake | VA | Solar | 61,026 | ||||
Caden Energix Hickory LLCCaden Energix Hickory LLC (100.00%) | Chesapeake | VA | Solar | 53,123 | ||||
Western Branch High SchoolDominion Energy (100.00%) | Chesapeake | VA | Solar | 942 |
Chesapeake city, Virginia Details
Chesapeake city's top fuel source consumed for electricity production is Solar. The county produces 220,838 megawatt hours from this fuel source. Electricity use in the county results in the release of 1,061,712,201.9 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is 322nd largest amount in the country out of 3230 counties and 7th highest in Virginia out of 133 counties. More telling of the county's pollution reality is the per person CO2 emission amount. That amount stands at 4,205 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in the county being the 1825th ranked county in the nation for CO2 pollution emitted per capita. Chesapeake city is home to 4 electricity producing plants, which is 2nd highest in the state.
FAQ
How many power plants are located within Chesapeake city, Virginia?
There are 4 power plants located in Chesapeake city, Virginia
Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Chesapeake city, Virginia?
By total megawatt hours sold, Dominion Energy is the largest electricity supplier in Chesapeake city, Virginia.
How many electric companies offer service in Chesapeake city, Virginia?
There are 3 electricity providers offering service in Chesapeake city, Virginia.
Which electricity companies offer service in Chesapeake city, Virginia?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dominion Energy | 85,571 |
| 2 | Strategic Energy LLC | 23 |
| 3 | Texas Retail Energy | 1 |
