Electricity rates in Blackstone, VA
Blackstone (3,491 people, Nottoway 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 Blackstone
| 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 |
Power outages in Nottoway County right now
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Outage history in Nottoway County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 139 | 677 |
| Days with outages | 24 | 47 |
| Most customers out at once | 672 (9.8%) | 1,809 (26.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-11-12 | 2025-02-12 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (139 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Crewe 17.0¢
- Kenbridge 17.0¢
- Victoria 17.0¢
- Amelia Court House 17.0¢
- Lawrenceville 17.0¢
- South Hill 17.0¢
- Farmville 17.0¢
- Hampden Sydney 16.7¢
- Woodlake 17.0¢
- Matoaca 17.0¢
ZIP codes: 23824
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Blackstone?
Most homes in Blackstone 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 Blackstone: Southside Electric Co-op (16.69¢).
What is the average electric bill in Blackstone?
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 Blackstone, VA?
2 utilities serve Blackstone's ZIP codes: Virginia Electric & Power Co., Southside Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Blackstone?
In 2025, customers in Nottoway County averaged 11 hr 17 min without power. Outages hit 47 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-02-12, when 1,809 customers (26.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.