Electricity rates in Chatham, VA
Chatham (1,481 people, Pittsylvania County) is served by 3 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 Chatham
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Electric & Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 17.01¢ | $177 | 2.41M | 307 |
| Appalachian Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 16.51¢ | $179 | 468K | 1,116 |
| Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative | Electric cooperative | 15.44¢ | $162 | 30K | 721 |
Power outages in Pittsylvania County right now
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Outage history in Pittsylvania County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 524 | 1,412 |
| Days with outages | 91 | 75 |
| Most customers out at once | 4,876 (16.3%) | 10,409 (34.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-01 | 2025-02-12 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (524 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Gretna 17.0¢
- Mount Hermon 17.0¢
- Danville 17.0¢
- Motley 17.0¢
- Hurt 17.0¢
- Altavista 17.0¢
- Union Hall 16.5¢
- North Shore 16.5¢
- Mountain Road 17.0¢
- Halifax 17.0¢
ZIP codes: 24531
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Chatham?
Most homes in Chatham 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 Chatham: Appalachian Power Co. (16.51¢), Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative (15.44¢).
What is the average electric bill in Chatham?
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 Chatham, VA?
3 utilities serve Chatham's ZIP codes: Virginia Electric & Power Co., Appalachian Power Co., Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Chatham?
In 2025, customers in Pittsylvania County averaged 23 hr 32 min without power. Outages hit 75 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-02-12, when 10,409 customers (34.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.