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Salem city, Virginia Electricity Overview
Salem city is the 69th most populated county in Virginia, with 25,335 residents residing within the county's borders.
Citizens of Salem city use enough electricity to release 4,464.99 kilograms of CO2 gases per year per person, compared to the statewide average of 4,711.37.
As the 28th highest county in the state for non-renewable production per capita, Salem city produces 0.01 megawatt hours per person a year.
While the national average residential rate of electricity is 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, Salem city's average price is 8.80% below that at 14.70 cents per kilowatt hour.
Non-renewable fuel types are used in the generation of 100.00% of the megawatt hours produced in Salem city, ranking it 675th in the United States out of 3230 counties for total megawatt hours generated from non-renewable sources.
The use of non-renewable fuels in electricity production in Salem city has declined by 20.45% over the past 12 months.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
384,106 MWh
Consumption per Capita
15.16 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
140 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
140 MWh
Production per Capita
0.01 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
113,120,514 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,464.99 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Salem
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Salem Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
13.96¢ per kWh
- 1.74% higher than last month
- 2.48% higher than April last year
- 6.84% lower than the Virginia average
- 17.44% lower than the US average
- 70th 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
- 9,590th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 275 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 2,889 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
13.36¢ per kWh
- 0.21% higher than last month
- 1.01% higher than April last year
- 6.28% lower than the Virginia average
- 17.13% lower than the US average
- 70th in the state out of 661 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 55 since April last year
- 9,051st in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 21 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 407 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$93.38 per month
- 16.68% lower than last month
- 2.77% lower than April last year
- 17.78% lower than the Virginia average
- 17.18% lower than the US average
- 2nd in the state out of 661 cities
- The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The state rank is the same since April last year
- 7,349th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 6,512 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 3,014 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$118.97 per month
- 0.19% lower than last month
- 2.84% lower than April last year
- 17.38% lower than the Virginia average
- 12.57% lower than the US average
- 2nd in the state out of 661 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since April last year
- 9,848th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 78 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 757 since April last year
Salem, VA Electricity Overview
Salem's inhabitants purchase electricity for, on average, 13.36 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, fortunately, 17.13% below the average nationwide electricity rate of 16.12 cents. Electricity generation facilities in the city produce, on average, 0.01 megawatt hours per person from non-renewable fuel types, which makes it 12th out of 676 cities in Virginia. Non-renewable fuels are used to produce 140 megawatt hours in the city, which is 100.00% of the city's total generation.
The consumption of electricity in Salem accounts for 113,120,514.05 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year, which is the 46th largest emissions amount in the state out of 676 cities. This total also results in a ranking of 11th worst in Virginia for emissions per capita. Approximately 100.00% of Salem's electricity is generated using Distillate Fuel Oil. Salem has the 2nd most power generation plants of any city in Virginia, with 2 total plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Salem
Salem residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Salem, Virginia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Power Company | BUNDLED | 16.17 | 168.05 | 5,775,178 | 934,087,000 | |
| Salem, Virginia Electric Utility | BUNDLED | 13.22 | 118 | 217 | 120,758.56 | 15,958,257.27 |
| Strategic Energy LLC | ENERGY | |||||
| Texas Retail Energy | ENERGY |
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Electricity Production in Salem city, Virginia
Power Plants in Salem city, Virginia
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Salem Water PlantSalem, Virginia Electric Utility (100.00%) | Salem | VA | Distillate Fuel Oil | 77 | 56,895.74 | 738.91 | ||
Salem Street DeptSalem, Virginia Electric Utility (100.00%) | Salem | VA | Distillate Fuel Oil | 63 | 48,894.78 | 776.11 |
Salem city, Virginia Details
Electricity consumption in Salem city results in 113,120,514.05 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 1683rd highest amount of any county in the US. This total also results in a ranking of 23rd worst in the state for pollution per person from electricity consumption. The county has the 331st highest power plants of any county in the US, with 2 total plants. Salem city has roughly 100.00% of its electricity produced from Distillate Fuel Oil.
FAQ
How many power plants are located in Salem city, Virginia?
Salem city, Virginia has 2 electricity plants producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
What electricity company is the largest provider in Salem city, Virginia?
The largest electricity supplier in Salem city, Virginia by total customer count is Salem, Virginia Electric Utility.
How many electric companies offer service in Salem city, Virginia?
Salem city, Virginia has 4 electricity providers operating in the area.
Which electricity companies offer service in Salem city, Virginia?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salem, Virginia Electric Utility | 13,517 |
| 2 | Appalachian Power Company | 811 |
| 3 | Strategic Energy LLC | 1 |
