Electricity rates in Forest, VA
Forest (9,106 people, Bedford County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Appalachian Power Co. pay about 16.51¢/kWh, 0% more than the Virginia average.
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Electric companies serving Forest
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 16.51¢ | $179 | 468K | 1,116 |
| Southside Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 16.69¢ | $194 | 57K | 2,127 |
Power outages in Bedford County right now
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Outage history in Bedford County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 723 | 1,866 |
| Days with outages | 80 | 82 |
| Most customers out at once | 15,420 (32.2%) | 19,478 (40.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-09-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (723 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Timberlake 16.5¢
- West Lynchburg 16.5¢
- Lynchburg 16.5¢
- Madison Heights 16.5¢
- Rustburg 17.0¢
- Bedford 17.0¢
- Concord 17.0¢
- Altavista 17.0¢
- Hurt 17.0¢
- Amherst 17.0¢
ZIP codes: 24551
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Forest?
Most homes in Forest 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¢. Other utilities serving parts of Forest: Southside Electric Co-op (16.69¢).
What is the average electric bill in Forest?
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 Forest, VA?
2 utilities serve Forest's ZIP codes: Appalachian Power Co., Southside Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Forest?
In 2025, customers in Bedford County averaged 31 hr 6 min without power. Outages hit 82 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-09-16, when 19,478 customers (40.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.