Electricity rates in Basye, VA
Basye (1,253 people, Shenandoah County) is served by 2 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 Basye
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Electric & Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 17.01¢ | $177 | 2.41M | 307 |
| Shenandoah Valley Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14.80¢ | $178 | 87K | 391 |
Power outages in Shenandoah County right now
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Outage history in Shenandoah County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 548 | 662 |
| Days with outages | 77 | 100 |
| Most customers out at once | 6,940 (38.4%) | 3,804 (21.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-03-20 | 2025-07-31 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (548 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Mount Jackson 17.0¢
- Timberville 17.0¢
- Edinburg 17.0¢
- New Market 17.0¢
- Broadway 17.0¢
- Woodstock 17.0¢
- Luray 17.0¢
- Stanley 15.8¢
- Shenandoah 17.0¢
- Harrisonburg 17.0¢
ZIP codes: 22810
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Basye?
Most homes in Basye 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 Basye: Shenandoah Valley Electric Co-op (14.80¢).
What is the average electric bill in Basye?
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 Basye, VA?
2 utilities serve Basye's ZIP codes: Virginia Electric & Power Co., Shenandoah Valley Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Basye?
In 2025, customers in Shenandoah County averaged 11 hr 2 min without power. Outages hit 100 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-31, when 3,804 customers (21.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.