Electricity rates in Raven, VA
Raven (2,270 people, Buchanan County) is served by Appalachian Power Co.. Homes on Appalachian Power Co. pay about 16.51¢/kWh, 0% more than the Virginia average.
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Electric companies serving Raven
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 16.51¢ | $179 | 468K | 1,116 |
Power outages in Buchanan County right now
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Outage history in Buchanan County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 2,390 | 1,688 |
| Days with outages | 99 | 91 |
| Most customers out at once | 4,770 (37.4%) | 3,386 (26.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-28 | 2025-02-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (2,390 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Richlands 16.5¢
- Cedar Bluff 16.5¢
- Claypool Hill 16.5¢
- Honaker 16.5¢
- Saltville 16.5¢
- Lebanon 16.5¢
- Tazewell 16.5¢
- Glade Spring 16.5¢
- Emory 16.5¢
- Chilhowie 16.5¢
ZIP codes: 24639
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Raven?
Most homes in Raven 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¢.
What is the average electric bill in Raven?
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 Raven, VA?
Appalachian Power Co. serves Raven.
How often does the power go out in Raven?
In 2025, customers in Buchanan County averaged 28 hr 8 min without power. Outages hit 91 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-02-16, when 3,386 customers (26.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.