Electricity rates in Madison Heights, VA
Madison Heights (11,285 people, Amherst 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 Madison Heights
| 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 Amherst County right now
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Outage history in Amherst County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 659 | 909 |
| Days with outages | 85 | 64 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,819 (15.6%) | 4,708 (26.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-08 | 2025-01-06 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (659 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Lynchburg 16.5¢
- West Lynchburg 16.5¢
- Concord 17.0¢
- Forest 16.5¢
- Timberlake 16.5¢
- Rustburg 17.0¢
- Amherst 17.0¢
- Appomattox 17.0¢
- Glasgow 17.0¢
- Bedford 17.0¢
ZIP codes: 24572
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Madison Heights?
Most homes in Madison Heights 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 Madison Heights: Central Virginia Electric Co-op (17.42¢).
What is the average electric bill in Madison Heights?
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 Madison Heights, VA?
2 utilities serve Madison Heights'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 Madison Heights?
In 2025, customers in Amherst County averaged 15 hr 9 min without power. Outages hit 64 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-01-06, when 4,708 customers (26.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.