Summary of Electricity Activity in Salem, VA
Summary of Salem, VA Generation
Salem, VA is ranked #5,736 out of 5,973 U.S. cities nationwide and #138 out of 141 Virginia cities in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
| Annual Generation | 50.9 MWh |
|---|---|
| Annual Consumption | 3.2 k MMBtu |
| Last Update | Jun 2026 |
| Power Plants | 3 |
| Companies on File | 1 |
| Power Plants in 50 Mile Radius | 47 |
| Power Plants in 100 Mile Radius | 237 |
Map of Top Producing Plants in Salem, VA
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Annual Net Generation From distillate fuel oil power
252.0 MWh
National Rank in Terms of distillate fuel oil Net Electricity Generation
#598 /1,044 U.S. Cities
State Rank in Terms of distillate fuel oil Net Electricity Generation
#38 /44 Virginia Cities
Monthly Net Generation for Salem, VA
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Salem, VA
Net Generation by Fuel Source
Net Generation by Fuel Source Breakdown
| State Rank | National Rank | Generation | Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | #138 / 141 | #5736 / 5973 | 252.00 MWh | 3.20 k MMBtu |
| Distillate Fuel Oil | #38 / 44 | #598 / 1044 | 252.00 MWh | 3.20 k MMBtu |
Power Plants in Salem, VA
| Plant | Utility Name | Generation | Consumption | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salem Water Plant | City of Salem - (VA) | 87.0 MWh | 1.2 k MMBtu | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Salem Street Dept | City of Salem - (VA) | 86.0 MWh | 1.2 k MMBtu | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Salem Electric Department | City of Salem - (VA) | 79.0 MWh | 840 MMBtu | Distillate Fuel Oil |
Electricity Generation for Neighboring Cities
| National Rank | City | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #4080 | Bassett | 9.6 GWh | 3 |
| #4804 | Bedford | 4.3 GWh | 2 |
| #2765 | Big Island | 54.7 GWh | 4 |
| #4011 | Blacksburg | 10.4 GWh | 1 |
| #948 | Covington | 778.5 GWh | 2 |
| #3920 | Dublin | 11.6 GWh | 2 |
| #2110 | Narrows | 158.1 GWh | 1 |
| - | Penhook | -124.9 GWh | 1 |
| #1800 | Radford | 231.0 GWh | 3 |
| #4461 | Vinton | 6.5 GWh | 1 |