Summary of Electricity Activity in Chesapeake, VA
Summary of Chesapeake, VA Generation
Chesapeake, VA is ranked #1,201 out of 5,778 U.S. cities nationwide and #23 out of 136 Virginia cities in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
| Annual Generation | 51.7 GWh |
|---|---|
| Annual Consumption | 2.2 M MMBtu |
| Last Update | Jul 2025 |
| Power Plants | 8 |
| Companies on File | 6 |
| Power Plants in 50 Mile Radius | 90 |
| Power Plants in 100 Mile Radius | 292 |
Map of Top Producing Plants in Chesapeake, VA
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Annual Net Generation From solar power
479.1 GWh
National Rank in Terms of solar Net Electricity Generation
#119 /3,047 U.S. Cities
State Rank in Terms of solar Net Electricity Generation
#2 /80 Virginia Cities
Net Generation by Fuel Source
Net Generation by Fuel Source Breakdown
| State Rank | National Rank | Generation | Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | #23 / 136 | #1201 / 5778 | 508.75 GWh | 2.16 M MMBtu |
| Solar | #2 / 80 | #119 / 3047 | 479.10 GWh | 1.80 M MMBtu |
| Distillate Fuel Oil | #8 / 48 | #84 / 1043 | 15.46 GWh | 189.43 k MMBtu |
| Natural Gas | #26 / 30 | #1074 / 1478 | 14.19 GWh | 172.91 k MMBtu |
Monthly Net Generation for Chesapeake, VA
Power Plants in Chesapeake, VA
| Plant | Utility Name | Generation | Consumption | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesapeake Solar Project | Chesapeake Solar Project, LLC | 252.5 GWh | 949.6 k MMBtu | Solar |
| Bedford Solar (Dominion) | Dominion Renewable Energy | 121.9 GWh | 461.6 k MMBtu | Solar |
| Caden Energix Hickory LLC | Caden Energix Hickory LLC | 58.6 GWh | 222.1 k MMBtu | Solar |
| Grassfield Solar | Dominion Energy Inc. | 45.2 GWh | 161.7 k MMBtu | Solar |
| Elizabeth River Power Station | Virginia Electric & Power Co | 29.5 GWh | 358.4 k MMBtu | Distillate Fuel Oil : 51.8% Natural Gas : 48.2% |
| Western Branch High School | Virginia Electric & Power Co | 921.0 MWh | 3.5 k MMBtu | Solar |
| Chesapeake | Virginia Electric & Power Co | 186.0 MWh | 4.0 k MMBtu | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Oilseed Plant | Perdue Agribusiness | 0.0 Wh | 0 MMBtu | No Information Available |
Electricity Generation for Neighboring Cities
| National Rank | City | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #2987 | Camden | 36.3 GWh | 2 |
| #2981 | Hampton | 36.5 GWh | 1 |
| #1258 | Moyock | 463.4 GWh | 4 |
| #5318 | Norfolk | 1.4 GWh | 1 |
| #3008 | Portsmouth | 35.6 GWh | 2 |
| #1273 | Smithfield | 455.9 GWh | 4 |
| #2323 | Suffolk | 102.0 GWh | 6 |
| #3424 | Sunbury | 19.7 GWh | 2 |
| #2479 | Virginia Beach | 80.6 GWh | 4 |
| #2933 | Windsor | 38.3 GWh | 3 |
* Net Generation data is based on the last 12 months since Jul 2025