Electricity rates in Pennington Gap, VA
Pennington Gap (1,805 people, Lee County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Kentucky Utilities Co. pay about 15.95¢/kWh, 3% less than the Virginia average.
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Electric companies serving Pennington Gap
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Utilities Co. | Investor-owned utility | 15.95¢ | $197 | 23K | 327 |
| Powell Valley Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.08¢ | $151 | 6,571 | 180 |
Power outages in Lee County right now
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Outage history in Lee County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 3,237 | 1,304 |
| Days with outages | 138 | 138 |
| Most customers out at once | 7,683 (102.8%) | 4,642 (62.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-05-17 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (3,237 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Dryden 15.9¢
- Appalachia 16.5¢
- Big Stone Gap 16.5¢
- Norton 16.5¢
- Gate City 16.5¢
- Wise 16.5¢
- Coeburn 16.5¢
- Clintwood 16.5¢
- Castlewood 16.5¢
- Bristol 12.5¢
ZIP codes: 24277
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Pennington Gap?
Most homes in Pennington Gap get power from Kentucky Utilities Co., where residential customers pay an average of 15.95¢/kWh including all charges. The Virginia average is 16.48¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Pennington Gap: Powell Valley Electric Co-op (13.08¢).
What is the average electric bill in Pennington Gap?
About $197 a month, based on 1,238 kWh a month (the average for Kentucky Utilities Co. customers) at 15.95¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Pennington Gap, VA?
2 utilities serve Pennington Gap's ZIP codes: Kentucky Utilities Co., Powell Valley Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Pennington Gap?
In 2025, customers in Lee County averaged 21 hr 44 min without power. Outages hit 138 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-17, when 4,642 customers (62.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.