Residential electricity prices in Appalachia, 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 Appalachia 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 Appalachia increased approximately 4%, from 13.88 ¢/kWh to 14.38 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Appalachia 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 Appalachia natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare Appalachia natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Appalachia (Virginia) increased approximately 9%, from 24.55 $/Mcf (July 2023) to 26.70 $/Mcf (July 2024). [2]
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The town of Appalachia (Virginia) has an average annual solar radiation value of 4.91 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Appalachia 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 Appalachia solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Appalachia 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 Appalachia, VA in Wise County has an approximate population of 1,754. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in Appalachia, VA, or for other information related to utilities in Appalachia, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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