Jefferson County, West Virginia Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Jefferson County, West Virginia Electricity Overview
Emitting 884,912,441.54 kilograms of CO2 gases, Jefferson County has the 391st worst pollution level from electricity use out of 3230 counties in the nation.
Averaging production of 0.47 megawatt hours per citizen a year, Jefferson County is 13 out of 55 counties in production per capita in West Virginia.
Renewable electricity fuel types account for 100.00%, or 27,284 megawatt hours, of Jefferson County's total energy production.
Jefferson County produces 2.60% of their required electricity and must bring in the additional 97.40% from other counties.
Potomac Edison is the largest electricity provider in Jefferson County when calculated by megawatt hours sold.
Jefferson County is ranked as the 722nd largest electricity consuming county out of 3230 counties in the country with 1,050,380.74 megawatt hours being consumed by citizens who live there.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
1,050,381 MWh
Consumption per Capita
18.25 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
27,284 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
27,284 MWh
Production per Capita
0.47 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
884,912,442 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
15,378.55 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Charles Town
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Charles Town Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
12.72¢ per kWh
- 6% higher than last month
- 13.16% higher than April last year
- 18.22% lower than the West Virginia average
- 24.77% lower than the US average
- 29th in the state out of 439 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since April last year
- 5,401st in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 798 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,276 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
11.62¢ per kWh
- 1.07% higher than last month
- 5.04% higher than April last year
- 18.92% lower than the West Virginia average
- 27.95% lower than the US average
- 29th in the state out of 439 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since April last year
- 3,358th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 110 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 538 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$124.68 per month
- 12.94% lower than last month
- 19.44% higher than April last year
- 2.07% higher than the West Virginia average
- 10.58% higher than the US average
- 209th in the state out of 439 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 16 since April last year
- 24,992nd in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 383 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 8,282 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$138.23 per month
- 1.24% higher than last month
- 2.48% higher than April last year
- 3.35% lower than the West Virginia average
- 1.58% higher than the US average
- 208th in the state out of 439 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since April last year
- 17,060th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 392 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,731 since April last year
Charles Town, WV Electricity Overview
On average, Charles Town's residential electricity price is 11.62 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, luckily, 27.95% below the average nationwide electricity price of 16.12 cents. Charles Town consumers consume 426.38% of the electricity produced within the city boundaries and the city must import megawatt hours produced in rural areas or other nearby municipalities to make up for the excess usage. With an estimated 334 total residential customers, Potomac Edison is the largest electricity provider in the city.
Electricity use in Charles Town results in the release of 77,022,265.56 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is the 32nd largest emissions amount in West Virginia out of 439 cities. This total equates to 12,085.72 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, ranking the city 434th worst in West Virginia for emissions per capita from electricity consumption. The city has one electricity generation plant. Charles Town has about 100.00% of its electricity produced from Solar.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Charles Town
Charles Town residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Charles Town, West Virginia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potomac Edison | BUNDLED | 11.61 | 138.36 | 1,907,635.49 | 221,471,624 |
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Ranson corporation, WV Electricity Overview
On average, Ranson corporation's residential electricity price is 11.62 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, luckily, 27.95% below the average nationwide electricity price of 16.12 cents. The largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Potomac Edison.
Electricity use in Ranson corporation results in the release of 85,321,943.19 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is the 28th largest emissions amount in West Virginia out of 439 cities. The city also ranks 27th highest in the state in pollution per resident, averaging 15,788.66 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per capita. This is, most likely, the more important of the two metrics. The inhabitants of Ranson corporation have to use power from outside city limits because they don't have any electricity facilities in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Ranson corporation
Ranson corporation residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Ranson corporation, West Virginia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potomac Edison | BUNDLED | 11.61 | 138.36 | 1,907,635.49 | 221,471,624 |
Zips with electric coverage in Ranson corporation, West Virginia include: 25414, 25430, 25438
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Shannondale CDP, WV Electricity Overview
On average, Shannondale CDP's residential electricity price is 11.62 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, luckily, 27.95% below the average nationwide electricity price of 16.12 cents. The largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Potomac Edison.
Electricity use in Shannondale CDP results in the release of 54,328,794.69 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is the 44th largest emissions amount in West Virginia out of 439 cities. The city also ranks 207th highest in the state in pollution per resident, averaging 15,788.66 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per capita. This is, most likely, the more important of the two metrics. The inhabitants of Shannondale CDP have to use power from outside city limits because they don't have any electricity facilities in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Shannondale CDP
Shannondale CDP residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Shannondale CDP, West Virginia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potomac Edison | BUNDLED | 11.61 | 138.36 | 1,907,635.49 | 221,471,624 |
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Electricity Production in Jefferson County, West Virginia
Power Plants in Jefferson County, West Virginia
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Blake Solar PlantHorus West Virginia 1, LLC (100.00%) | Charles Town | WV | Solar | 27,284 |
Jefferson County, West Virginia Details
Electricity use in Jefferson County results in the release of 884,912,441.54 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is 391st largest emissions amount in the United States out of 3230 counties. Averaging 15,378.55 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, the county ranks 150th highest for pollution per capita. Roughly 100.00% of Jefferson County's electricity is produced using Solar. Jefferson County is home to one electricity generation plant.
Providers In Each City in Jefferson County:
- Bolivar, West Virginia:
- Potomac Edison: 100.00%
- Charles Town, West Virginia:
- Potomac Edison: 100.00%
- Harpers Ferry, West Virginia:
- Potomac Edison: 100.00%
- Ranson corporation, West Virginia:
- Potomac Edison: 100.00%
- Shepherdstown, West Virginia:
- Potomac Edison: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
What electricity company is the largest provider in Jefferson County, West Virginia?
By total revenue, Potomac Edison is the largest electricity provider in Jefferson County, West Virginia.
How many power plants are located in Jefferson County, West Virginia?
Jefferson County, West Virginia has one active power plant producing electricity for the county and surrounding areas.
Which electricity companies offer service in Jefferson County, West Virginia?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Potomac Edison | 12,120 |
