Residential electricity prices in Amherst, VA in August 2024 averaged approximately 14.40 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 13% less than the national average rate of 16.63 ¢/kWh (August 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 July 2023 to July 2024 - residential electricity prices in Amherst increased approximately 4%, from 13.88 ¢/kWh to 14.38 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Amherst in August 2024 averaged 24.69 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 6% more than the national average rate of 23.40 $/Mcf (August 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) increased approximately 9%, from 24.55 $/Mcf (July 2023) to 26.70 $/Mcf (July 2024). [2]
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The town of Amherst (Virginia) has an average annual solar radiation value of 5.18 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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