Electricity rates in Farmville, VA
Farmville (8,169 people, Prince Edward 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 Farmville
| 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 |
| Central Virginia Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 17.42¢ | $216 | 35K | 796 |
Power outages in Prince Edward County right now
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Outage history in Prince Edward County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 474 | 2,376 |
| Days with outages | 62 | 63 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,567 (23.7%) | 7,932 (73.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-27 | 2025-02-13 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (474 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Hampden Sydney 16.7¢
- Crewe 17.0¢
- Amelia Court House 17.0¢
- Victoria 17.0¢
- Appomattox 17.0¢
- Blackstone 17.0¢
- Kenbridge 17.0¢
- Weber City 16.5¢
- Concord 17.0¢
- Chase City 17.0¢
ZIP codes: 23901, 23909
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Farmville?
Most homes in Farmville 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 Farmville: Southside Electric Co-op (16.69¢), Central Virginia Electric Co-op (17.42¢).
What is the average electric bill in Farmville?
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 Farmville, VA?
3 utilities serve Farmville's ZIP codes: Virginia Electric & Power Co., Southside Electric Co-op, Central Virginia Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Farmville?
In 2025, customers in Prince Edward County averaged 39 hr 36 min without power. Outages hit 63 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-02-13, when 7,932 customers (73.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.