Summary of Electricity Activity in Southampton County, VA
Summary of Southampton County, VA Generation
Southampton County, VA is ranked #991 out of 2,167 U.S. counties nationwide and #25 out of 82 Virginia counties in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
| Annual Generation | 490.0 GWh |
|---|---|
| Annual Consumption | 6.5 M MMBtu |
| Last Update | Feb 2026 |
| Power Plants | 5 |
| Companies on File | 4 |
Map of Top Producing Plants in Southampton County, VA
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Annual Net Generation From wood/wood waste solids power
317.5 GWh
National Rank in Terms of wood/wood waste solids Net Electricity Generation
#10 /134 U.S. Counties
State Rank in Terms of wood/wood waste solids Net Electricity Generation
#3 /8 Virginia Counties
Monthly Net Generation for Southampton County, VA
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Southampton County, VA
Net Generation by Fuel Source
Net Generation by Fuel Source Breakdown
| State Rank | National Rank | Generation | Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | #25 / 82 | #991 / 2167 | 490.00 GWh | 6.47 M MMBtu |
| Wood/Wood Waste Solids | #3 / 8 | #10 / 134 | 317.52 GWh | 5.82 M MMBtu |
| Solar | #17 / 57 | #344 / 1254 | 169.98 GWh | 624.38 k MMBtu |
| Distillate Fuel Oil | #17 / 35 | #247 / 736 | 2.51 GWh | 27.84 k MMBtu |
Power Plants in Southampton County, VA
| Plant | Utility Name | Generation | Consumption | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton Power Station | Virginia Electric & Power Co | 318.5 GWh | 5.8 M MMBtu | Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 99.7% |
| Southampton Solar, LLC | Dominion Renewable Energy | 170.0 GWh | 624.4 k MMBtu | Solar |
| Nottoway Diesel Generating Facility | Old Dominion Electric Coop | 734.0 MWh | 7.4 k MMBtu | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Pretlow | City of Franklin - (VA) | 448.0 MWh | 2.1 k MMBtu | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Downtown | City of Franklin - (VA) | 384.0 MWh | 2.5 k MMBtu | Distillate Fuel Oil |
Electricity Generation for Neighboring Counties
| National Rank | County | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #2045 | Dinwiddie County | 2.9 GWh | 3 |
| #1757 | Gates County | 27.3 GWh | 3 |
| #76 | Greensville County | 12.0 TWh | 7 |
| #1099 | Hertford County | 379.8 GWh | 18 |
| #796 | Isle of Wight County | 785.8 GWh | 9 |
| #852 | Northampton County | 676.7 GWh | 17 |
| #487 | Prince George County | 2.2 TWh | 4 |
| #1494 | Suffolk city | 102.0 GWh | 6 |
| #54 | Surry County | 13.8 TWh | 6 |
| #1248 | Sussex County | 242.8 GWh | 3 |
Electricity Generation for Cities Located in Southampton County, VA
| State Rank | City | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #122 | Courtland, VA | 734.0 MWh | 1 |
| #41 | Newsoms, VA | 170.0 GWh | 1 |