Electricity rates in Lynchburg, VA
Lynchburg (79,812 people, Campbell 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 Lynchburg
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 16.51¢ | $179 | 468K | 1,116 |
| Central Virginia Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 17.42¢ | $216 | 35K | 796 |
Power outages in Campbell County right now
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Outage history in Campbell County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 377 | 1,836 |
| Days with outages | 73 | 83 |
| Most customers out at once | 4,510 (15.3%) | 13,926 (47.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-27 | 2025-02-13 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (377 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Madison Heights 16.5¢
- West Lynchburg 16.5¢
- Forest 16.5¢
- Timberlake 16.5¢
- Rustburg 17.0¢
- Concord 17.0¢
- Amherst 17.0¢
- Appomattox 17.0¢
- Bedford 17.0¢
- Altavista 17.0¢
ZIP codes: 24501, 24502, 24503, 24504, 24505, 24506, 24513, 24514, 24515
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Lynchburg?
Most homes in Lynchburg 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 Lynchburg: Central Virginia Electric Co-op (17.42¢).
What is the average electric bill in Lynchburg?
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 Lynchburg, VA?
2 utilities serve Lynchburg's ZIP codes: Appalachian Power Co., Central Virginia Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Lynchburg?
In 2025, customers in Campbell County averaged 30 hr 36 min without power. Outages hit 83 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-02-13, when 13,926 customers (47.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.