WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Alton
Virginia
Virginia
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Alton
January
$107February
$93lowestMarch
$120April
$116May
$116June
$127July
$135highestAugust
$130September
$113October
$119November
$105December
$105Carbon Emissions
463 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
769 kWh
Alton's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 62% of Alton's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 30%. Solar provides 7% of the energy in Alton. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Alton.
62%
Natural Gas
30%
Nuclear
7%
Solar
1%
Hydroelectric
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
0 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$12,775
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Alton can help solar panel owners save money and reduce their carbon footprint. When your solar panels generate more electricity than you use, you can send the excess back to the grid and receive credit on your next bill. Just something to keep in mind when considering solar panels.
Dominion Energy - Virginia has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE | TOU | 5¢ to 451¢ |
| Residential Service (Time Controlled Storage Water Heating) | Fixed | 5¢ |
| Residential Electric Vehicle Charging (Experimental) | TOU | 4¢ to 13¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE (EXPERIMENTAL) | TOU | 6¢ to 22¢ |
| Residential Energy TOU | TOU | 6¢ to 15¢ |
| Residential Service with Electric Vehicle Charging (Experimental) | TOU | 4¢ to 13¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE | Fixed | 8¢ to 10¢ |
| Residential Service (Demand Time-of-Use) | TOU | 5¢ to 429¢ |
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