Greensville County, Virginia Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Greensville County, Virginia Electricity Overview
At an average residential rate of 14.46 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the national average 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, customers in Greensville County enjoy a 10.30% discount from the nationwide average.
Over the course of the last year, Greensville County has had a 9.18% increase in generation of electricity from solar power, up from 207,197 megawatt hours a year to 226,228 megawatt hours a year.
Greensville County produces 19.73 megawatt hours per citizen of the county from renewable fuels. This makes Greensville County the 4th highest ranking county for renewable production per capita in the state out of 133 counties.
Greensville County is home to over 11,465 residents and produces 226,228 megawatt hours of electricity from solar sources, or 19.73 megawatt hour per capita. This ranks Greensville County 3rd in Virginia out of 133 counties for solar megawatt hours generated per person.
Roughly 98.12% of Greensville County's electricity is produced using non-renewable sources, making it the 3rd highest ranked county out of 133 counties in the state for total megawatt hours produced from non-renewable fuel sources.
Greensville County is ranked as the 111th largest consuming county out of 133 counties in Virginia with over 100,000 megawatt hours being used by citizens living there.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
173,822 MWh
Consumption per Capita
15.16 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
12,055,311 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
226,228 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
11,829,083 MWh
Production per Capita
1,051.49 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
58,472,379 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
5,100.08 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Emporia
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Rates and Production Categories
Emporia Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
15.55¢ per kWh
- 1.98% higher than last month
- 1.56% higher than April last year
- 3.72% higher than the Virginia average
- 8.08% lower than the US average
- 469th in the state out of 661 cities
- The state rank has increased by 25 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 1 since April last year
- 17,413th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 303 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 632 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
14.94¢ per kWh
- 0.13% higher than last month
- 0.05% higher than April last year
- 4.79% higher than the Virginia average
- 7.33% lower than the US average
- 494th in the state out of 661 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 150 since April last year
- 16,568th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 35 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 783 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$111.52 per month
- 16.08% lower than last month
- 3.36% lower than April last year
- 1.81% lower than the Virginia average
- 1.08% lower than the US average
- 389th in the state out of 661 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 61 since April last year
- 18,235th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 4,196 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 2,695 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$142.18 per month
- 0.23% lower than last month
- 4.07% lower than April last year
- 1.26% lower than the Virginia average
- 4.49% higher than the US average
- 392nd in the state out of 661 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since April last year
- 18,729th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 90 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 563 since April last year
Emporia, VA Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 14.94 cents per kilowatt hour for citizens of Emporia, which is 4.79% higher than the state's average rate of 14.26 cents. This makes the city 494th out of 676 cities in the state for lowest average electricity price. The largest provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Dominion Energy. The city has an average of 1.12 power outages per consumer each year. These outages last for an average of 125.36 minutes. In contrast, the US average is 1.27 outages per consumer and 137.24 minutes an outage.
Approximately 4,462.44 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person are emitted in the city due to electricity consumption, ranking them as the 12th worst polluter in the state out of 676 cities. With total emissions of 25,708,119.82 kilograms, the city ranks 185th highest in the state for total pollution from electricity consumption, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. The 87,342.89 megawatt hours of electricity consumed in the city must be sourced from neighboring cities or counties as there are no power plants that call the city home.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Emporia
Emporia residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Emporia, Virginia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominion Energy | BUNDLED | 13.76 | 134.29 | 27,701,941.55 | 3,812,263,982 | |
| Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 15.47 | 146.82 | 340,111.39 | 52,613,965.81 | |
| Strategic Energy LLC | ENERGY | |||||
| Texas Retail Energy | ENERGY |
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Electricity Production in Greensville County, Virginia
Power Plants in Greensville County, Virginia
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Greensville County Power StationDominion Energy (100.00%) | Greensville County | VA | Natural Gas | 11,829,083 | 4,055,322,846.12 | 342.83 | ||
Greensville County Solar Project, LLCDominion Energy (100.00%) | Greensville County | VA | Solar | 128,038 | ||||
Meherrin SolarDominion Energy (100.00%) | Greensville County | VA | Solar | 98,190 |
Greensville County, Virginia Details
Approximately 5,100.08 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person are emitted in the county from electricity consumption, ranking them as the 18th highest polluter in the state out of 133 counties. With total emissions of 58,472,378.51 kilograms, the county ranks 104th highest in Virginia and 2210th in the US for total pollution from electricity consumption. The primary fuel consumed in Greensville County is Natural Gas. The county generates 98.12% of the total production in the county from this fuel source. Greensville County has 3 electricity producing plants within its borders. This is the 185th highest number of power plants within a single county.
FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest provider in Greensville County, Virginia?
The largest electricity supplier in Greensville County, Virginia by total customer count is Dominion Energy.
How many electric companies offer service in Greensville County, Virginia?
There are 4 electricity providers offering service in Greensville County, Virginia.
How many power plants are in Greensville County, Virginia?
Greensville County, Virginia is home to 3 active electricity plants generating electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
What electricity companies offer service in Greensville County, Virginia?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dominion Energy | 69,247 |
| 2 | Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative | 3,411 |
| 3 | Strategic Energy LLC | 19 |
| 4 | Texas Retail Energy | 1 |
