Electricity rates in Gretna, VA
Gretna (1,248 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 Gretna
| 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 |
| 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
- Motley 17.0¢
- Chatham 17.0¢
- Hurt 17.0¢
- Altavista 17.0¢
- Union Hall 16.5¢
- North Shore 16.5¢
- Mount Hermon 17.0¢
- Brookneal 17.0¢
- Mountain Road 17.0¢
- Danville 17.0¢
ZIP codes: 24557
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Gretna?
Most homes in Gretna 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 Gretna: Southside Electric Co-op (16.69¢), Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative (15.44¢).
What is the average electric bill in Gretna?
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 Gretna, VA?
3 utilities serve Gretna's ZIP codes: Virginia Electric & Power Co., Southside Electric Co-op, Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Gretna?
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.