Electricity rates in Halifax, VA
Halifax (1,249 people, Halifax 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 Halifax
| 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 Halifax County right now
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Outage history in Halifax County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 564 | 596 |
| Days with outages | 83 | 72 |
| Most customers out at once | 3,265 (20.7%) | 2,613 (16.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-18 | 2025-09-04 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (564 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Mountain Road 17.0¢
- South Boston 17.0¢
- Brookneal 17.0¢
- Clarksville 17.0¢
- Chase City 17.0¢
- Chatham 17.0¢
- Gretna 17.0¢
- Mount Hermon 17.0¢
- Danville 17.0¢
- Hurt 17.0¢
ZIP codes: 24558
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Halifax?
Most homes in Halifax 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 Halifax: Appalachian Power Co. (16.51¢), Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative (15.44¢).
What is the average electric bill in Halifax?
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 Halifax, VA?
3 utilities serve Halifax'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 Halifax?
In 2025, customers in Halifax County averaged 9 hr 56 min without power. Outages hit 72 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-09-04, when 2,613 customers (16.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.