Electricity rates in South Hill, VA
South Hill (4,527 people, Mecklenburg 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 South Hill
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Electric & Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 17.01¢ | $177 | 2.41M | 307 |
| Southside Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 16.69¢ | $194 | 57K | 2,127 |
| Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative | Electric cooperative | 15.44¢ | $162 | 30K | 721 |
Power outages in Mecklenburg County right now
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Outage history in Mecklenburg County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 319 | 307 |
| Days with outages | 62 | 85 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,952 (16.7%) | 2,354 (13.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-09 | 2025-07-19 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (319 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Bracey 15.4¢
- Lawrenceville 17.0¢
- Kenbridge 17.0¢
- Chase City 17.0¢
- Victoria 17.0¢
- Clarksville 17.0¢
- Blackstone 17.0¢
- Crewe 17.0¢
- Emporia 17.0¢
- Hampden Sydney 16.7¢
ZIP codes: 23970
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in South Hill?
Most homes in South Hill 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 South Hill: Southside Electric Co-op (16.69¢), Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative (15.44¢).
What is the average electric bill in South Hill?
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 South Hill, VA?
3 utilities serve South Hill's ZIP codes: Virginia Electric & Power Co., Southside Electric Co-op, Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in South Hill?
In 2025, customers in Mecklenburg County averaged 5 hr 7 min without power. Outages hit 85 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-19, when 2,354 customers (13.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.