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Charlottesville Electricity Rates

Commercial Electricity in Charlottesville

^ The average commercial electricity rate in Charlottesville, VA is 7.8¢/kWh.[1]

Residential Electricity in Charlottesville

^ The average residential electricity rate in Charlottesville, VA is 11.04¢/kWh.[1]

Industrial Electricity in Charlottesville

^ The average industrial electricity rate in Charlottesville, VA is 6.24¢/kWh.[1]

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Charlottesville, VA Electricity Statistics

Commercial electricity rates in Charlottesville


  • Commercial Electricity in Charlottesville
    • The average commercial electricity rate in Charlottesville is 7.8¢/kWh.[1]
    • This average (commercial) electricity rate in Charlottesville is 3.47% less than the Virginia average rate of 8.08¢/kWh.[2]
    • The average (commercial) electricity rate in Charlottesville is 22.7% less than the national average rate of 10.09¢/kWh. Commercial rates in the U.S. range from 6.86¢/kWh to 34.88¢/kWh.[2]

Residential electricity rates in Charlottesville


  • Residential Electricity in Charlottesville
    • The average residential electricity rate in Charlottesville is 11.04¢/kWh.[1]
    • This average (residential) electricity rate in Charlottesville is 0.36% less than the Virginia average rate of 11.08¢/kWh.[2]
    • The average (residential) electricity rate in Charlottesville is 7.07% less than the national average rate of 11.88¢/kWh. Residential rates in the U.S. range from 8.37¢/kWh to 37.34¢/kWh.[2]

Industrial electricity rates in Charlottesville


  • Industrial Electricity in Charlottesville
    • The average industrial electricity rate in Charlottesville is 6.24¢/kWh.[1]
    • This average (industrial) electricity rate in Charlottesville is 7.14% less than the Virginia average rate of 6.72¢/kWh.[2]
    • The average (industrial) electricity rate in Charlottesville is 6.45% less than the national average rate of 6.67¢/kWh. Industrial rates in the U.S. range from 4.13¢/kWh to 30.82¢/kWh.[2]
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Virginia Electricity Rates & Consumption

Commercial electricity in Virginia


  • Commercial electricity rates in VA [3]
    • The average commercial electricity rate in Virginia is 8.08¢/kWh, which ranks 42nd in the nation and is 19.92% less than the national average rate of 10.09¢/kWh.[3]
  • Commercial electricity consumption in VA [3]
    • Commercial electricity consumption in Virginia averages 9,298 kWh/month, which ranks 3rd in the nation and is 49.05% greater than the national average of 6,238 kWh/month.
  • Commercial electricity bills in VA [3]
    • The average monthly commercial electricity bill in Virginia is $751, which ranks 8th in the nation and is 19.4% greater than the national average of $629.
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Residential electricity in Virginia


  • Residential electricity rates in Virginia [3]
    • The average residential electricity rate in Virginia is 11.08¢/kWh, which ranks 30th in the nation and is 6.73% less than the national average rate of 11.88¢/kWh.
  • Residential electricity consumption in VA [3]
    • Residential electricity consumption in Virginia averages 1,117 kWh/month, which ranks 10th in the nation and is 23.7% greater than the national average of 903 kWh/month.
  • Residential electricity bills in VA [3]
    • The average monthly residential electricity bill in Virginia is $124, which ranks 8th in the nation and is 15.89% greater than the national average of $107 per month.
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Industrial electricity in Virginia


  • Industrial electricity rates in Virginia [3]
    • The average industrial electricity rate in Virginia is 6.72¢/kWh, which ranks 21st in the nation and is 0.75% greater than the national average rate of 6.67¢/kWh.
  • Industrial electricity consumption in VA [3]
    • Industrial electricity consumption in Virginia averages 363,196 kWh/month, which ranks 10th in the nation and is 223.83% greater than the national average of 112,158 kWh/month.
  • Industrial electricity bills in VA [3]
    • The average monthly industrial electricity bill in Virginia is $24,389, which ranks 10th in the nation and is 225.93% greater than the national average of $7,483.
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Household Income in Charlottesville, VA

Charlottesville, VA Income Breakdown [4]


Income Summary for Charlottesville, VA


    • Household income: The city of Charlottesville has a median household income of $64,862, versus $62,843 for the U.S.[4]
    • Compared to the U.S.: Median household income in Charlottesville is approximately 3 percent greater than the median income for the entire United States.[4]
    • Poverty level: Approximately 8.8 percent of Charlottesville households have incomes below poverty level.[4]
    • Electric bills: The average residential electricity bill in Virginia is about $124/month, ranking 8th in the U.S. and 15.89% greater than the national average of $107.[5]

Income: Charlottesville vs. Nation [4]


Additional information about Charlottesville

About Charlottesville

Charlottesville is a city located in Charlottesville County in the state of Virginia, and has a population of approximately 43,475.[6]

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More about Charlottesville utilities

For more information about Charlottesville electricity, or for additional resources regarding electricity & utilities in your state, visit the Energy Information Administration.

Did you know?

Seven southern states (AL, FL, GA, SC, TN, TX & VA) are often in the top ten in electricity consumption due to high cooling demand.

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References

1. ^ National Renewable Energy Laboratory

2. ^ U.S. Department of Energy

3. ^ U.S. Energy Information Administration (2012)

4. ^ United States Census Bureau

5. ^ U.S. Energy Information Administration

6. ^ United States Census Bureau

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