WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Gate City
Virginia
Virginia
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Gate City
January
$148highestFebruary
$90lowestMarch
$117April
$121May
$116June
$118July
$128August
$121September
$112October
$120November
$105December
$101Carbon Emissions
467 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
776 kWh
Gate City's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 62% of Gate City's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 30%. Solar provides 7% of the energy in Gate City. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Gate City.
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.
1,001 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$17,676
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Gate City 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.
| incentive | savings | utility | |
| Sealing and Insulation Products | up to $450 | Appalachian Power | See Details |
| Clothes Dryers | $50 | Appalachian Power | See Details |
| Freezers (purchase) | $25 | Appalachian Power | See Details |
| Ductless Heat Pump (mini & multi split) Systems | $267 | Appalachian Power | See Details |
| Heat Pump Water Heaters | Up to $400 | Appalachian Power | See Details |
| Sealing and Insulation Products | up to $500 | Appalachian Power | See Details |
| Ductless Heat Pump (mini & multi split) Systems | up to $300 | Appalachian Power | See Details |
| Sealing and Insulation Products | up to $100 | Appalachian Power | See Details |
| Refrigerators (purchase) | $50 | Appalachian Power | See Details |
| Central Air Conditioning - Single Package | up to $700 | Appalachian Power | See Details |
| Sealing and Insulation Products | up to $125 | Appalachian Power | See Details |
| Clothes Washers | $50 | Appalachian Power | See Details |
| Sealing and Insulation Products | up to $350 | Appalachian Power | See Details |
| Heat Pump Water Heaters | up to $400 | Appalachian Power | See Details |
| Room Air Conditioning (purchase) | $25 | Appalachian Power | See Details |
Appalachian Power - Virginia has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service Smart Time-of-Use | TOU | 10¢ to 33¢ |
| Residential Service (Traditional) | Fixed | 17¢ |
| Residential Service Smart Demand | TOU | 12¢ to 796¢ |
| Residential Service Time-of-Day | TOU | 8¢ to 29¢ |
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