Summary of Electricity Activity in Salem, VA

Summary of Salem, VA Generation

Salem, VA is ranked #5,509 out of 5,784 U.S. cities nationwide and #125 out of 136 Virginia cities in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Annual Generation 4.3 MWh
Annual Consumption 3.3 k MMBtu
Last UpdateSep 2025
Power Plants3
Companies on File1
Power Plants in 50 Mile Radius 45
Power Plants in 100 Mile Radius 232

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Overall National Rank

#5,509 /5,784 U.S. Cities

In Net Annual Generation

Overall State Rank

#125 /136 Virginia Cities

In Net Annual Generation

Overall Annual Net Geneneration

304.0 MWh

Total Annual Fuel Consumption

3.3 k MMBtu

Electric Companies in Salem, VA

1

Salem, VA
Power Plants

3

Annual Net Generation From distillate fuel oil power

304.0 MWh

National Rank in Terms of distillate fuel oil Net Electricity Generation

#532 /1,040 U.S. Cities

State Rank in Terms of distillate fuel oil Net Electricity Generation

#34 /48 Virginia Cities

Net Generation by Fuel Source

Net Generation by Fuel Source Breakdown

State RankNational RankGenerationFuel Consumption
All#125 / 136#5509 / 5784304.00 MWh3.31 k MMBtu
Distillate Fuel Oil#34 / 48#532 / 1040304.00 MWh3.31 k MMBtu

Monthly Net Generation for Salem, VA

Power Plants in Salem, VA

PlantUtility NameGenerationConsumptionFuel Types
Salem Water PlantCity of Salem - (VA)122.0 MWh1.2 k MMBtu Distillate Fuel Oil
Salem Street DeptCity of Salem - (VA)115.0 MWh1.4 k MMBtu Distillate Fuel Oil
Salem Electric DepartmentCity of Salem - (VA)67.0 MWh720 MMBtu Distillate Fuel Oil

Electricity Generation for Neighboring Cities

National RankCityNet Generation# Power Plants
#4578Bedford4.8 GWh2
#2687Big Island56.0 GWh4
#3537Blacksburg17.6 GWh1
#973Covington727.5 GWh2
#3775Dublin12.7 GWh2
#3029Meadows of Dan35.1 GWh1
#2027Narrows161.0 GWh1
#Penhook-88.1 GWh1
#1696Radford258.3 GWh3
#4205Vinton7.6 GWh1

* Net Generation data is based on the last 12 months since Sep 2025