Electricity rates in Brightwood, VA
Brightwood (1,001 people, Madison County) is served by Rappahannock Electric Co-op. Homes on Rappahannock Electric Co-op pay about 15.84¢/kWh, 4% less than the Virginia average.
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Electric companies serving Brightwood
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rappahannock Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 15.84¢ | $189 | 173K | 428 |
Power outages in Madison County right now
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Outage history in Madison County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 695 | 1,268 |
| Days with outages | 64 | 92 |
| Most customers out at once | 5,225 (75.2%) | 5,756 (82.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-27 | 2025-07-17 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (695 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Culpeper 17.0¢
- Orange 17.0¢
- Ruckersville 17.0¢
- Twin Lakes 15.8¢
- Gordonsville 17.0¢
- Stanley 15.8¢
- Luray 17.0¢
- Elkton 17.0¢
- Shenandoah 17.0¢
- Lake of the Woods 17.0¢
ZIP codes: 22715
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Brightwood?
Most homes in Brightwood get power from Rappahannock Electric Co-op, where residential customers pay an average of 15.84¢/kWh including all charges. The Virginia average is 16.48¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢.
What is the average electric bill in Brightwood?
About $189 a month, based on 1,195 kWh a month (the average for Rappahannock Electric Co-op customers) at 15.84¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Brightwood, VA?
Rappahannock Electric Co-op serves Brightwood.
How often does the power go out in Brightwood?
In 2025, customers in Madison County averaged 21 hr 8 min without power. Outages hit 92 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-17, when 5,756 customers (82.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.