Lynchburg city, Virginia Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Lynchburg city, Virginia Electricity Overview
The national average residential price per kilowatt hour is 16.12 cents, while residents of Lynchburg city pay an average rate of 0.32% above the national average at 16.17 cents per kilowatt hour.
When calculating by customer count, Appalachian Power Company is the largest supplier in Lynchburg city.
Lynchburg city ranks 27th out of 133 counties in the state for total electricity usage, with its citizens consuming 1,202,075.29 megawatt hours.
Lynchburg city emits 4,462.44 kilograms per capita of CO2 equivalent gases, compared to the nationwide average of 4,114.63.
No electricity generation takes place in Lynchburg city, resulting in the county needing to import their electricity from outside of their borders.
Lynchburg city is the 740th most populous county in the country.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
1,202,075 MWh
Consumption per Capita
15.16 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
353,813,521 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,462.44 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Lynchburg
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Lynchburg 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
Lynchburg, VA Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity rate for Lynchburg is approximately 16.26 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 14.05% above Virginia's average rate of 14.26 cents. The average monthly residential electric bill for a resident in the city is $167.99 per month, while the US average is $138.02. Appalachian Power Company sells an estimated 69,894.11 megawatt hours in the city a year, more than any other electricity supplier.
On average, Lynchburg residents emit 4,462.44 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity usage, which makes it the 12th worst polluting city out of 676 cities in Virginia. At 4,462.44 kilograms per person and 79,287 people in the city, the city emits 353,813,521.3 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. This is the 12th worst rank in Virginia for total pollution. Electricity providers suppliers servicing Lynchburg have to turn to electricity produced in nearby towns and other areas, since zero electricity production happens within city limits.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Lynchburg
Lynchburg residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Lynchburg, Virginia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | 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 |
Zips with electric coverage in Lynchburg, Virginia include: 24502, 24501, 24551, 24503, 24504
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FAQ
How many electric companies offer service in Lynchburg city, Virginia?
There are 3 electricity suppliers offering service in Lynchburg city, Virginia.
Which electricity company is the largest provider in Lynchburg city, Virginia?
The largest electricity provider in Lynchburg city, Virginia by total revenue is Appalachian Power Company.
What electricity companies offer service in Lynchburg city, Virginia?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Appalachian Power Company | 2,752 |
| 2 | Strategic Energy LLC | 3 |
