Electricity rates in Blue Ridge, VA
Blue Ridge (3,084 people, Botetourt County) is served by Appalachian Power Co.. Homes on Appalachian Power Co. pay about 16.51¢/kWh, 0% more than the Virginia average.
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Electric companies serving Blue Ridge
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 16.51¢ | $179 | 468K | 1,116 |
Power outages in Botetourt County right now
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Outage history in Botetourt County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 2,016 | 1,095 |
| Days with outages | 103 | 118 |
| Most customers out at once | 3,805 (35.8%) | 3,607 (33.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-11-21 | 2025-02-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (2,016 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Laymantown 16.5¢
- Cloverdale 16.5¢
- Daleville 16.5¢
- Hollins 16.5¢
- Vinton 16.5¢
- Roanoke 16.5¢
- Buchanan 17.0¢
- Narrows 16.5¢
- Salem 16.7¢
- Cave Spring 16.5¢
ZIP codes: 24064
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Blue Ridge?
Most homes in Blue Ridge 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¢.
What is the average electric bill in Blue Ridge?
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 Blue Ridge, VA?
Appalachian Power Co. serves Blue Ridge.
How often does the power go out in Blue Ridge?
In 2025, customers in Botetourt County averaged 18 hr 15 min without power. Outages hit 118 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-02-16, when 3,607 customers (33.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.