Electricity rates in Pantops, VA
Pantops (3,027 people, Albemarle 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 Pantops
| 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 |
| Central Virginia Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 17.42¢ | $216 | 35K | 796 |
Power outages in Albemarle County right now
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Outage history in Albemarle County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 720 | 724 |
| Days with outages | 102 | 95 |
| Most customers out at once | 21,750 (48%) | 25,027 (55.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-27 | 2025-02-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (720 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Charlottesville 17.0¢
- Hollymead 17.0¢
- Lake Monticello 17.0¢
- Crozet 17.0¢
- Ruckersville 17.0¢
- Twin Lakes 15.8¢
- Gordonsville 17.0¢
- Weber City 16.5¢
- Dooms 17.0¢
- Crimora 17.0¢
ZIP codes: 22902, 22904, 22909
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Pantops?
Most homes in Pantops 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 Pantops: Appalachian Power Co. (16.51¢), Central Virginia Electric Co-op (17.42¢).
What is the average electric bill in Pantops?
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 Pantops, VA?
3 utilities serve Pantops's ZIP codes: Virginia Electric & Power Co., 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 Pantops?
In 2025, customers in Albemarle County averaged 12 hr 4 min without power. Outages hit 95 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-02-16, when 25,027 customers (55.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.