Electricity rates in Richlands, VA
Richlands (5,504 people, Tazewell 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 Richlands
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 16.51¢ | $179 | 468K | 1,116 |
Power outages in Tazewell County right now
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Outage history in Tazewell County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 5,553 | 690 |
| Days with outages | 68 | 73 |
| Most customers out at once | 18,835 (88.1%) | 2,603 (12.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-01-06 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (5,553 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Cedar Bluff 16.5¢
- Claypool Hill 16.5¢
- Raven 16.5¢
- Honaker 16.5¢
- Saltville 16.5¢
- Tazewell 16.5¢
- Lebanon 16.5¢
- Glade Spring 16.5¢
- Chilhowie 16.5¢
- Emory 16.5¢
ZIP codes: 24641
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Richlands?
Most homes in Richlands 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 Richlands?
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 Richlands, VA?
Appalachian Power Co. serves Richlands.
How often does the power go out in Richlands?
In 2025, customers in Tazewell County averaged 11 hr 30 min without power. Outages hit 73 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-01-06, when 2,603 customers (12.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.