Wise County, Virginia Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Wise County, Virginia Electricity Overview
The use of non-renewable fuel types in electricity production in Wise County has declined by 32.75% over the past year.
Wise County residents pay an average residential electricity bill of $168.05, which is 16.11% higher than the state average bill of $144.74 and 21.76% higher than the US average bill of $138.02.
Renewable electricity fuels account for 12.28%, or 94,682.66 megawatt hours, of Wise County's total energy production.
Averaging generation of 21.11 megawatt hours per citizen per year, Wise County is 15 out of 133 counties in the state for production per capita.
As the 11th highest county in the state for non-renewable production per capita, Wise County produces 18.52 megawatt hours per person per year.
Wise County residents are accountable for 16,418.13 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year, making it the 97th worst polluting county based on per capita pollution.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
553,849 MWh
Consumption per Capita
15.16 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
771,224 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
94,683 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
676,541 MWh
Production per Capita
21.11 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
599,770,859 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
16,418.13 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Pound
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Rates and Production Categories
Pound 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
Big Stone Gap, VA Electricity Overview
Coming in at as the 193rd worst ranked city out of 676 cities in the state, Big Stone Gap releases 23,561,685.93 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use. This total also equates to a ranking of 143rd worst in the state for pollution per person with an average of 4,462.44 kilograms of emissions per person. The city has no electricity producing plants within its borders.
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Wise, VA Electricity Overview
Coming in at as the 241st worst ranked city out of 676 cities in the state, Wise releases 13,280,222.98 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use. This total also equates to a ranking of 143rd worst in the state for pollution per person with an average of 4,462.44 kilograms of emissions per person. The city has no electricity producing plants within its borders.
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Coeburn, VA Electricity Overview
Coming in at as the 306th worst ranked city out of 676 cities in the state, Coeburn releases 7,206,841.44 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use. This total also equates to a ranking of 143rd worst in the state for pollution per person with an average of 4,462.44 kilograms of emissions per person. The city has no electricity producing plants within its borders.
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Electricity Production in Wise County, Virginia
Power Plants in Wise County, Virginia
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Virginia City Hybrid Energy CenterDominion Energy (100.00%) | St. Paul | VA | Coal | 771,223.99 | 835,169,538.55 | 1,082.91 |
Wise County, Virginia Details
Electricity use in Wise County results in the release of 599,770,859.15 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is 533rd highest in the country out of 3230 counties and 16th highest in the state out of 133 counties. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per capita, which amounts to 16,418.13 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This calculation ranks Wise County as the 2nd highest polluting county in Virginia. Coal makes up 86.71% of the fuel types used for electricity production in Wise County. Wood/Wood Waste Solids and Distillate Fuel Oil make up 12.28% and 1.02% of generation, respectively. There is one electricity plant in Wise County.
Providers In Each City in Wise County:
- Pound, Virginia:
- Appalachian Power Company: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest provider in Wise County, Virginia?
The largest electricity supplier in Wise County, Virginia by total customer count is Appalachian Power Company.
Which electricity companies offer service in Wise County, Virginia?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Appalachian Power Company | 7,775 |
| 2 | Strategic Energy LLC | 9 |
| 3 | Texas Retail Energy | 1 |
How many power plants are within Wise County, Virginia?
Wise County, Virginia has one active electricity plant generating electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
How many electric companies offer service in Wise County, Virginia?
Wise County, Virginia is home to 3 electricity providers serving customers in the area.
