Electricity rates in Bluefield, VA
Bluefield (5,279 people, Tazewell 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 Bluefield
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 16.51¢ | $179 | 468K | 1,116 |
Power outages in Tazewell County right now
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Outage history in Tazewell County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 5,553 | 690 |
| Days with outages | 68 | 73 |
| Most customers out at once | 18,835 (88.1%) | 2,603 (12.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-01-06 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (5,553 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Springville 16.5¢
- Tazewell 16.5¢
- Wytheville 16.5¢
- Rural Retreat 16.5¢
- Atkins 16.5¢
- Cedar Bluff 16.5¢
- Claypool Hill 16.5¢
- Pearisburg 16.5¢
- Pulaski 16.5¢
- Richlands 16.5¢
ZIP codes: 24605
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Bluefield?
Most homes in Bluefield 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 Bluefield?
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 Bluefield, VA?
Appalachian Power Co. serves Bluefield.
How often does the power go out in Bluefield?
In 2025, customers in Tazewell County averaged 11 hr 30 min without power. Outages hit 73 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-01-06, when 2,603 customers (12.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.