Electricity rates in Roanoke, VA
Roanoke (100,011 people, Botetourt 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 Roanoke
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 16.51¢ | $179 | 468K | 1,116 |
| City of Salem | Municipal utility | 16.73¢ | $158 | 11K | 28 |
Power outages in Botetourt County right now
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Outage history in Botetourt County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 2,016 | 1,095 |
| Days with outages | 103 | 118 |
| Most customers out at once | 3,805 (35.8%) | 3,607 (33.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-11-21 | 2025-02-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (2,016 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Vinton 16.5¢
- Narrows 16.5¢
- Hollins 16.5¢
- Cave Spring 16.5¢
- Salem 16.7¢
- Cloverdale 16.5¢
- Laymantown 16.5¢
- Daleville 16.5¢
- Blue Ridge 16.5¢
- Shawsville 16.5¢
ZIP codes: 24001, 24002, 24003, 24004, 24005, 24006, 24007, 24008, 24009, 24010, 24011, 24012, 24013, 24014, 24015, 24016, 24017, 24018, 24019, 24020, 24022, 24023, 24024, 24025, 24026, 24027, 24028, 24029, 24030, 24031, 24032, 24033, 24034, 24035, 24036, 24037, 24038, 24040, 24042, 24043
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Roanoke?
Most homes in Roanoke 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 Roanoke: City of Salem (16.73¢).
What is the average electric bill in Roanoke?
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 Roanoke, VA?
2 utilities serve Roanoke's ZIP codes: Appalachian Power Co., City of Salem. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Roanoke?
In 2025, customers in Botetourt County averaged 18 hr 15 min without power. Outages hit 118 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-02-16, when 3,607 customers (33.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.