Summary of Electricity Activity in Amherst County, VA
Summary of Amherst County, VA Generation
Amherst County, VA is ranked #1,791 out of 2,104 U.S. counties nationwide and #66 out of 79 Virginia counties in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
| Annual Generation | 14.0 GWh |
|---|---|
| Annual Consumption | 54.7 k MMBtu |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Power Plants | 4 |
| Companies on File | 4 |
Map of Top Producing Plants in Amherst County, VA
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Annual Net Generation From hydroelectric power
12.0 GWh
National Rank in Terms of hydroelectric Net Electricity Generation
#457 /559 U.S. Counties
State Rank in Terms of hydroelectric Net Electricity Generation
#9 /15 Virginia Counties
Monthly Net Generation for Amherst County, VA
Net Generation by Fuel Source
Net Generation by Fuel Source Breakdown
| State Rank | National Rank | Generation | Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | #66 / 79 | #1791 / 2104 | 14.04 GWh | 54.73 k MMBtu |
| Water | #9 / 15 | #457 / 559 | 12.00 GWh | 47.78 k MMBtu |
| Solar | #47 / 48 | #1020 / 1099 | 2.04 GWh | 6.95 k MMBtu |
Power Plants in Amherst County, VA
| Plant | Utility Name | Generation | Consumption | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cushaw | Cushaw Hydro LLC | 12.0 GWh | 47.8 k MMBtu | Water |
| Amherst Solar Facility (VA) | Appalachian Power Co | 2.0 GWh | 6.9 k MMBtu | Solar |
| Caden Energix Piney River LLC | Caden Energix Piney River LLC | 0.0 Wh | 0 MMBtu | No Information Available |
| Holcomb Rock | Holcomb Rock Company | 0.0 Wh | 0 MMBtu | No Information Available |
Electricity Generation for Neighboring Counties
| National Rank | County | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #814 | Alleghany County | 678.8 GWh | 2 |
| #1678 | Appomattox County | 30.6 GWh | 2 |
| # | Bath County | -1.1 TWh | 2 |
| #1497 | Bedford County | 72.9 GWh | 5 |
| #355 | Buckingham County | 3.5 TWh | 5 |
| #931 | Campbell County | 503.3 GWh | 6 |
| #1711 | Charlotte County | 25.5 GWh | 4 |
| #284 | Fluvanna County | 4.6 TWh | 4 |
| #2014 | Highland County | 1.5 GWh | 1 |
| #2051 | Salem city | 222.0 MWh | 3 |
* Net Generation data is based on the last 12 months since Aug 2024
Electricity Generation for Cities Located in Amherst County, VA
| State Rank | City | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #107 | Amherst, VA | 2.0 GWh | 1 |
* Net Generation data is based on the last 12 months since Dec 2023