Galax city, Virginia Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Galax city, Virginia Electricity Overview
When measuring CO2 emissions per capita, Galax city saw a 2.66% decrease in the past 12 months.
With a US average residential electric bill of $138.02, Galax city consumers pay about 21.76% more than the rest of the country per month for electricity.
The electricity consumed by consumers in Galax city is produced outside of their borders as the county has no power generation sources.
Galax city is the 2773rd most populated county in the nation, with 6,681 citizens .
Releasing 29,813,565.1 kilograms of CO2 gases, Galax city has the 2549th highest pollution level from electricity consumption of any county in the country.
The largest electricity provider in Galax city by megawatt hours sold is Appalachian Power Company.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
101,291 MWh
Consumption per Capita
15.16 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
29,813,565 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,462.44 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Galax
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Galax Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
17.44¢ per kWh
- 0.74% lower than last month
- 10.13% higher than April last year
- 16.35% higher than the Virginia average
- 3.11% higher than the US average
- 657th in the state out of 661 cities
- The state rank has increased by 2 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 34 since April last year
- 22,806th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1,524 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,372 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
16.26¢ per kWh
- 0.83% higher than last month
- 14.46% higher than April last year
- 14.05% higher than the Virginia average
- 0.86% higher than the US average
- 653rd in the state out of 661 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 70 since April last year
- 20,704th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 152 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 5,465 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$132.47 per month
- 28.13% lower than last month
- 0.88% higher than April last year
- 16.64% higher than the Virginia average
- 17.5% higher than the US average
- 627th in the state out of 661 cities
- The state rank has increased by 34 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 16 since April last year
- 26,545th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 4,372 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 431 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$167.99 per month
- 0.06% higher than last month
- 8.63% higher than April last year
- 16.66% higher than the Virginia average
- 23.45% higher than the US average
- 626th in the state out of 661 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 54 since April last year
- 28,102nd in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 389 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 4,902 since April last year
Galax, VA Electricity Overview
On average, Galax's residents spend 16.26 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity, which ranks the city 653rd out of 676 cities in the state. The state average monthly residential electric bill is $144.74, while the Galax average is 16.07% more at $167.99 per month. This ranks the city 626th in the state for average monthly bill amount. Selling an estimated 11,570.56 megawatt hours each year, Appalachian Power Company is the largest vendor in the city.
Galax emits 4,462.44 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident in the city due to electricity use, which makes it the 143rd highest polluting city out of 676 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 29,813,565.1 kilograms of CO2 emissions, making the city 172nd highest for total pollution in the state. The city has zero power plants currently operating in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Galax
Galax residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Galax, Virginia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Power Company | BUNDLED | 16.17 | 168.05 | 5,775,178 | 934,087,000 | |
| Strategic Energy LLC | ENERGY | |||||
| Texas Retail Energy | ENERGY |
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FAQ
What electricity company is the largest provider in Galax city, Virginia?
The largest electricity provider in Galax city, Virginia by megawatt hours sold is Appalachian Power Company.
How many electric companies offer service in Galax city, Virginia?
There are 3 electricity companies serving customers in Galax city, Virginia.
Which electricity companies offer service in Galax city, Virginia?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Appalachian Power Company | 456 |
| 2 | Strategic Energy LLC | 1 |
