Residential electricity prices in Salem, VA in January 2024 averaged approximately 13.50 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 13% less than the national average rate of 15.45 ¢/kWh (January 2024). [1]
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See how electricity costs in Salem differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from December 2022 to December 2023 - residential electricity prices in Salem decreased approximately 1%, from 13.81 ¢/kWh to 13.61 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Salem in January 2024 averaged 13.74 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 16% more than the national average rate of 11.82 $/Mcf (January 2024). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Salem natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare Salem natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Salem (Virginia) decreased approximately 13%, from 15.65 $/Mcf (December 2022) to 13.67 $/Mcf (December 2023). [2]
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The city of Salem (Virginia) has an average annual solar radiation value of 5.08 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Salem 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 Salem solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Salem levels against both 1) low average solar radition levels (WA) and also 2) high average solar radiation levels (NV). [3]
→ k/m/d: kilowatt hours per square meter per day.
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The city of Salem, VA in Salem County has an approximate population of 24,802. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in Salem, VA, or for other information related to utilities in Salem, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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