Electricity rates in Amherst, VA
Amherst (2,210 people, Amherst 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 Amherst
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Electric & Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 17.01¢ | $177 | 2.41M | 307 |
| Appalachian Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 16.51¢ | $179 | 468K | 1,116 |
| Central Virginia Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 17.42¢ | $216 | 35K | 796 |
Power outages in Amherst County right now
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Outage history in Amherst County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 659 | 909 |
| Days with outages | 85 | 64 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,819 (15.6%) | 4,708 (26.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-08 | 2025-01-06 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (659 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Madison Heights 16.5¢
- Lynchburg 16.5¢
- West Lynchburg 16.5¢
- Concord 17.0¢
- Buena Vista 17.0¢
- Appomattox 17.0¢
- Forest 16.5¢
- Rustburg 17.0¢
- Timberlake 16.5¢
- Glasgow 17.0¢
ZIP codes: 24521
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Amherst?
Most homes in Amherst 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 Amherst: Appalachian Power Co. (16.51¢), Central Virginia Electric Co-op (17.42¢).
What is the average electric bill in Amherst?
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 Amherst, VA?
3 utilities serve Amherst's ZIP codes: Virginia Electric & Power Co., Appalachian Power Co., Central Virginia Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Amherst?
In 2025, customers in Amherst County averaged 15 hr 9 min without power. Outages hit 64 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-01-06, when 4,708 customers (26.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.