Electricity rates in Gate City, VA
Gate City (1,955 people, Scott 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 Gate City
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 16.51¢ | $179 | 468K | 1,116 |
| Powell Valley Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.08¢ | $151 | 6,571 | 180 |
Power outages in Scott County right now
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Outage history in Scott County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 6,589 | 581 |
| Days with outages | 124 | 104 |
| Most customers out at once | 12,051 (100.8%) | 1,764 (14.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-28 | 2025-03-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (6,589 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Big Stone Gap 16.5¢
- Norton 16.5¢
- Appalachia 16.5¢
- Bristol 12.5¢
- Coeburn 16.5¢
- Dryden 15.9¢
- Wise 16.5¢
- Castlewood 16.5¢
- Pennington Gap 15.9¢
- Lebanon 16.5¢
ZIP codes: 24251
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Gate City?
Most homes in Gate City 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 Gate City: Powell Valley Electric Co-op (13.08¢).
What is the average electric bill in Gate City?
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 Gate City, VA?
2 utilities serve Gate City's ZIP codes: Appalachian Power Co., Powell Valley Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Gate City?
In 2025, customers in Scott County averaged 9 hr 41 min without power. Outages hit 104 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-16, when 1,764 customers (14.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.