WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Pocahontas
Virginia
Virginia
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Pocahontas
January
$244highestFebruary
$121March
$110lowestApril
$127May
$129June
$125July
$132August
$129September
$125October
$133November
$111December
$134Carbon Emissions
542 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
900 kWh
Pocahontas's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 62% of Pocahontas's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 30%. Solar provides 7% of the energy in Pocahontas. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Pocahontas.
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.
695 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$17,770
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
11 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Pocahontas 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 | |
| Refrigerators (purchase) | $50 | Appalachian Power | See Details |
| Sealing and Insulation Products | up to $100 | 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 |
| 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 |
| Ductless Heat Pump (mini & multi split) Systems | up to $300 | Appalachian Power | See Details |
| Sealing and Insulation Products | up to $500 | 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 Demand | TOU | 12¢ to 796¢ |
| Residential Service Time-of-Day | TOU | 8¢ to 29¢ |
| Residential Service Smart Time-of-Use | TOU | 10¢ to 33¢ |
| Residential Service (Traditional) | Fixed | 17¢ |
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