Electricity rates in Appomattox, VA
Appomattox (1,759 people, Appomattox County) is served by 4 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 Appomattox
| 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 |
| Southside Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 16.69¢ | $194 | 57K | 2,127 |
| Central Virginia Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 17.42¢ | $216 | 35K | 796 |
Power outages in Appomattox County right now
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Outage history in Appomattox County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 314 | 2,400 |
| Days with outages | 52 | 56 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,417 (21.2%) | 6,274 (93.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-17 | 2025-02-13 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (314 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Concord 17.0¢
- Rustburg 17.0¢
- Madison Heights 16.5¢
- Lynchburg 16.5¢
- West Lynchburg 16.5¢
- Amherst 17.0¢
- Hampden Sydney 16.7¢
- Brookneal 17.0¢
- Timberlake 16.5¢
- Farmville 17.0¢
ZIP codes: 24522
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Appomattox?
Most homes in Appomattox 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 Appomattox: Appalachian Power Co. (16.51¢), Southside Electric Co-op (16.69¢), Central Virginia Electric Co-op (17.42¢).
What is the average electric bill in Appomattox?
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 Appomattox, VA?
4 utilities serve Appomattox's ZIP codes: Virginia Electric & Power Co., Appalachian Power Co., Southside Electric Co-op, Central Virginia Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Appomattox?
In 2025, customers in Appomattox County averaged 40 hr 0 min without power. Outages hit 56 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-02-13, when 6,274 customers (93.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.