Residential electricity prices in Amherst, VA in October 2024 averaged approximately 15.05 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 11% less than the national average rate of 16.83 ¢/kWh (October 2024). [1]
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See how electricity costs in Amherst differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from September 2023 to September 2024 - residential electricity prices in Amherst increased approximately 6%, from 14.69 ¢/kWh to 15.50 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Amherst in September 2024 averaged 23.58 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 4% more than the national average rate of 22.74 $/Mcf (September 2024). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Amherst natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare Amherst natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Amherst (Virginia) decreased approximately 5%, from 25.99 $/Mcf (August 2023) to 24.69 $/Mcf (August 2024). [2]
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The town of Amherst (Virginia) has an average annual solar radiation value of 5.19 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Amherst values to both low and high values in the U.S. overall: [3]
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See the chart below for a comparison of Amherst solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Amherst levels against both 1) low average solar radition levels (WA) and also 2) high average solar radiation levels (NV). [3]
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The town of Amherst, VA in Amherst County has an approximate population of 2,231. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in Amherst, VA, or for other information related to utilities in Amherst, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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