Electric Rates & Providers in Highland County, VA

Highland County, Virginia Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Highland County, Virginia Electricity Overview

By megawatt hours sold, the largest provider in Highland County is BARC Electric Cooperative.

Highland County has a population of 2,229 residents.

The monthly residential electric bill average in Highland County is $136.85, compared to the state average bill of $144.74. Highland County citizens enjoy a 5.45% lower average expense each month compared to other citizens in Virginia.

Highland County has the 2808th highest pollution level due to electricity use out of 3230 counties in the nation, releasing 9,946,779.91 kilograms of CO2 gases.

Highland County has no power production plants and must import all of the electricity consumed in the county.

Highland County is ranked as the 133rd largest consuming county out of 133 counties in Virginia with over 0 megawatt hours being used by customers who live there.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    33,794 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    15.16 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    9,946,780 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    4,462.44 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Monterey

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Monterey Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024

14.11¢ per kWh

  • 1.88% higher than last month
  • 2.09% higher than April last year
  • 5.86% lower than the Virginia average
  • 16.57% lower than the US average
  • 82nd in the state out of 661 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since April last year
  • 10,317th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 49 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 2,865 since April last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

13.76¢ per kWh

  • 0.17% higher than last month
  • 2.99% higher than April last year
  • 3.47% lower than the Virginia average
  • 14.64% lower than the US average
  • 85th in the state out of 661 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 58 since April last year
  • 11,037th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 70 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,214 since April last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024

$125.37 per month

  • 19.86% lower than last month
  • 7.57% lower than April last year
  • 10.38% higher than the Virginia average
  • 11.19% higher than the US average
  • 484th in the state out of 661 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 148 since April last year
  • 25,115th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 2,791 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,481 since April last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$155.23 per month

  • 0.55% lower than last month
  • 0.72% lower than April last year
  • 7.8% higher than the Virginia average
  • 14.07% higher than the US average
  • 476th in the state out of 661 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 118 since April last year
  • 25,311th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 121 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 946 since April last year

Monterey, VA Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 13.76 cents per kilowatt hour for consumers in Monterey, which ranks the city 85th out of 676 cities in Virginia. With a population of 165 citizens, the city is the 601st most populated city in Virginia. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a resident in the city is $155.23 per month.

Emitting 736,302.69 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Monterey ranks 594th highest out of 676 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 4,462.44 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Monterey

Monterey residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.159/kWh$0.098/kWh$210.78/mo.$95.24/mo.
85th13.76¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Monterey
476th$155.23Average residential monthly electricity bill for Monterey Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Monterey, Virginia

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Shenandoah Valley Electric CooperativeBUNDLED13.58155.231,158,494.12157,310,131

McDowell CDP, VA Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 14.75 cents per kilowatt hour for consumers in McDowell CDP, which is 3.48% higher than Virginia's average price of 14.26 cents and 8.49% less than the US average of 16.12 cents. Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative has an estimated 28 residential customers, more than any other supplier in the city. The nationwide average monthly residential power bill is $138.02, while the McDowell CDP average is 8.06% more at $149.15 per month.

Emitting 151,722.98 kilograms of CO2 emissions, McDowell CDP ranks 656th highest out of 676 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 4,462.44 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in McDowell CDP

McDowell CDP residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in December.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.165/kWh$0.107/kWh$198.46/mo.$91.14/mo.
466th14.75¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of McDowell CDP
433rd$149.15Average residential monthly electricity bill for McDowell CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in McDowell CDP, Virginia

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
BARC Electric CooperativeBUNDLED16.66136.78120,001.519,998,076.74
Shenandoah Valley Electric CooperativeBUNDLED13.58155.231,158,494.12157,310,131

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Highland County, Virginia Details

Highland County, Virginia Net Metering

There are 2 companies in Highland County providing electricity. Of those 2, 100.00% of them offer some type of net metering option for their customers, making solar panels and alternative electric sources more economically viable. Citizens of Virginia have pretty good net metering laws that encourage the installation of personal solar.

Energy Loss

In Highland County one company reports energy loss, Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative. They average an annual energy loss of 4.40%. The countrywide average for energy loss is 2.87% while the Virginia average is 2.71%, resulting in a rank of 1211th best in the US and a state rank of 75th best out of 3230 and 133 counties, respectively.

Power Companies in Highland County, Virginia

FAQ

What electricity company is the largest supplier in Highland County, Virginia?

The largest electricity provider in Highland County, Virginia by total customer count is BARC Electric Cooperative.

Which electricity companies offer service in Highland County, Virginia?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1BARC Electric Cooperative2,701
2Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative46

How many electric companies offer service in Highland County, Virginia?

Highland County, Virginia is home to 2 electricity providers offering service in the area.

Alex Zdanov
Last Reviewed By: Alex Zdanov
Published: 2024-06-27