Electricity rates in Appalachia, VA
Appalachia (1,671 people, Wise County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Appalachian Power Co. pay about 16.51¢/kWh, 0% more than the Virginia average.
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Electric companies serving Appalachia
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 16.51¢ | $179 | 468K | 1,116 |
| Kentucky Utilities Co. | Investor-owned utility | 15.95¢ | $197 | 23K | 327 |
Power outages in Wise County right now
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Outage history in Wise County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 11,412 | 2,480 |
| Days with outages | 115 | 112 |
| Most customers out at once | 14,703 (392.1%) | 18,354 (489.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-11-12 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (11,412 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Big Stone Gap 16.5¢
- Norton 16.5¢
- Wise 16.5¢
- Dryden 15.9¢
- Pennington Gap 15.9¢
- Coeburn 16.5¢
- Gate City 16.5¢
- Clintwood 16.5¢
- Castlewood 16.5¢
- Lebanon 16.5¢
ZIP codes: 24216
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Appalachia?
Most homes in Appalachia get power from Appalachian Power Co., where residential customers pay an average of 16.51¢/kWh including all charges. The Virginia average is 16.48¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Appalachia: Kentucky Utilities Co. (15.95¢).
What is the average electric bill in Appalachia?
About $179 a month, based on 1,084 kWh a month (the average for Appalachian Power Co. customers) at 16.51¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Appalachia, VA?
2 utilities serve Appalachia's ZIP codes: Appalachian Power Co., Kentucky Utilities Co.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Appalachia?
In 2025, customers in Wise County averaged 41 hr 20 min without power. Outages hit 112 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-11-12, when 18,354 customers (489.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.