Summary of Electricity Activity in Richmond, VA
Summary of Richmond, VA Generation
Richmond, VA is ranked #1,803 out of 5,974 U.S. cities nationwide and #39 out of 141 Virginia cities in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
| Annual Generation | 21.1 GWh |
|---|---|
| Annual Consumption | 8.7 M MMBtu |
| Last Update | Jun 2026 |
| Power Plants | 5 |
| Companies on File | 4 |
| Power Plants in 50 Mile Radius | 87 |
| Power Plants in 100 Mile Radius | 415 |
Map of Top Producing Plants in Richmond, VA
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Annual Net Generation From natural gas power
187.7 GWh
National Rank in Terms of natural gas Net Electricity Generation
#624 /1,467 U.S. Cities
State Rank in Terms of natural gas Net Electricity Generation
#17 /30 Virginia Cities
Monthly Net Generation for Richmond, VA
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Richmond, VA
Net Generation by Fuel Source
Net Generation by Fuel Source Breakdown
| State Rank | National Rank | Generation | Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | #39 / 141 | #1803 / 5974 | 230.50 GWh | 8.69 M MMBtu |
| Natural Gas | #17 / 30 | #624 / 1467 | 187.75 GWh | 8.12 M MMBtu |
| Distillate Fuel Oil | #9 / 44 | #49 / 1044 | 42.75 GWh | 567.52 k MMBtu |
Power Plants in Richmond, VA
| Plant | Utility Name | Generation | Consumption | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darbytown | Virginia Electric & Power Co | 166.1 GWh | 2.3 M MMBtu | Natural Gas : 74.3% Distillate Fuel Oil : 25.7% |
| Spruance Operating Services LLC | Veolia Energy Operating Service | 64.4 GWh | 6.4 M MMBtu | Natural Gas |
| Bellmeade Power Station | Virginia Electric & Power Co | 0.0 Wh | 0 MMBtu | No Information Available |
| GRS Richmond | Richmond LLC | 0.0 Wh | 0 MMBtu | No Information Available |
| Wythe Park Power 3 Richmond Plant | Wythe Park Power Inc | 0.0 Wh | 0 MMBtu | No Information Available |
Electricity Generation for Neighboring Cities
| National Rank | City | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #232 | Ashland | 5.4 TWh | 1 |
| #510 | Chester | 2.0 TWh | 5 |
| #5019 | Glen Allen | 3.4 GWh | 1 |
| #454 | Hopewell | 2.5 TWh | 4 |
| #2689 | Mechanicsville | 61.4 GWh | 2 |
| - | Midlothian | -1.7 GWh | 1 |
| #4302 | Montrose | 7.8 GWh | 1 |
| #3073 | Petersburg | 35.1 GWh | 6 |
| #3388 | Prince George | 22.9 GWh | 1 |
| #3046 | Sandston | 36.2 GWh | 2 |