Electricity rates in Hampden Sydney, VA
Hampden Sydney (1,450 people, Prince Edward County) is served by Southside Electric Co-op. Homes on Southside Electric Co-op pay about 16.69¢/kWh, 1% more than the Virginia average.
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Electric companies serving Hampden Sydney
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southside Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 16.69¢ | $194 | 57K | 2,127 |
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
- Farmville 17.0¢
- Crewe 17.0¢
- Victoria 17.0¢
- Appomattox 17.0¢
- Kenbridge 17.0¢
- Amelia Court House 17.0¢
- Blackstone 17.0¢
- Concord 17.0¢
- Brookneal 17.0¢
- Chase City 17.0¢
ZIP codes: 23943
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Hampden Sydney?
Most homes in Hampden Sydney get power from Southside Electric Co-op, where residential customers pay an average of 16.69¢/kWh including all charges. The Virginia average is 16.48¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢.
What is the average electric bill in Hampden Sydney?
About $194 a month, based on 1,162 kWh a month (the average for Southside Electric Co-op customers) at 16.69¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Hampden Sydney, VA?
Southside Electric Co-op serves Hampden Sydney.
How often does the power go out in Hampden Sydney?
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.