Electricity rates in Altavista, VA
Altavista (3,474 people, Campbell County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Virginia Electric & Power Co. pay about 17.01¢/kWh, 3% more than the Virginia average.
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Electric companies serving Altavista
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Electric & Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 17.01¢ | $177 | 2.41M | 307 |
| Southside Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 16.69¢ | $194 | 57K | 2,127 |
| Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative | Electric cooperative | 15.44¢ | $162 | 30K | 721 |
Power outages in Campbell County right now
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Outage history in Campbell County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 377 | 1,836 |
| Days with outages | 73 | 83 |
| Most customers out at once | 4,510 (15.3%) | 13,926 (47.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-27 | 2025-02-13 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (377 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Hurt 17.0¢
- Motley 17.0¢
- Gretna 17.0¢
- Timberlake 16.5¢
- Rustburg 17.0¢
- Forest 16.5¢
- Brookneal 17.0¢
- Bedford 17.0¢
- North Shore 16.5¢
- Chatham 17.0¢
ZIP codes: 24517
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Altavista?
Most homes in Altavista get power from Virginia Electric & Power Co., where residential customers pay an average of 17.01¢/kWh including all charges. The Virginia average is 16.48¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Altavista: Southside Electric Co-op (16.69¢), Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative (15.44¢).
What is the average electric bill in Altavista?
About $177 a month, based on 1,038 kWh a month (the average for Virginia Electric & Power Co. customers) at 17.01¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Altavista, VA?
3 utilities serve Altavista's ZIP codes: Virginia Electric & Power Co., Southside Electric Co-op, Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Altavista?
In 2025, customers in Campbell County averaged 30 hr 36 min without power. Outages hit 83 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-02-13, when 13,926 customers (47.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.