Bristol Virginia Utilities electricity rates
Municipal utility · Virginia · SERC region
Bristol Virginia Utilities is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 13,648 homes in Virginia. Its residential customers pay an average of 12.53¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 30% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend.
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Bristol Virginia Utilities bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $62.65 |
| 1,000 kWh | $125.30 |
| 1,500 kWh | $187.95 |
| 2,000 kWh | $250.60 |
Bristol Virginia Utilities residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residentialtime-of-use | 2014-05-01 | $10.10 | 10.5¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Bristol Virginia Utilities rate history
2015–2025: +8% change in the average residential rate (10.77¢ → 11.62¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Bristol Virginia Utilities | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 25 | 446 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.24 | 1.95 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 104 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 25 | 178 | 121 |
Outages in counties served (2025)
From ORNL EAGLE-I, which tracks customers without power every 15 minutes. These counts cover every utility in each county. Weighted across Bristol Virginia Utilities's counties, customers averaged 6 hr 33 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott | 581 | 104 | 1,764 | 2025-03-16 |
| Washington | 325 | 56 | 2,278 | 2025-05-17 |
Bristol Virginia Utilities service area
Bristol Virginia Utilities serves 3 counties in Virginia and 5 ZIP codes.
Bristol City, Scott, Washington
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 13,648 |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Bristol Virginia Utilities at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | Distribution, Bundled |
| Commercial rate | 13.28¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 7.75¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $52,167,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 465,049 MWh |
| Peak demand | 90 MW summer · 128 MW winter |
| Line losses | 4.0% |
| Balancing authority | TVA |
| EIA utility ID | 2248 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Bristol Virginia Utilities's electricity rate?
Bristol Virginia Utilities residential customers pay an average of 12.53¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend). That's 24% below the Virginia average of 16.48¢ and 30% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Bristol Virginia Utilities electric bill?
About $155 a month. The average Bristol Virginia Utilities home uses 1,239 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $125.
How many customers does Bristol Virginia Utilities have?
Bristol Virginia Utilities serves 13,648 residential customers and 16,518 customers in total in Virginia, across 3 counties.
How reliable is Bristol Virginia Utilities?
In 2025, the average Bristol Virginia Utilities customer was without power for 25 min (SAIDI) over 0.24 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 25 min. The Virginia average was 7 hr 26 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Bristol Virginia Utilities offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 1 time-of-use residential plan, including Residential. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Sources: EIA-861 2025 and EIA-861M (through July 2026), OpenEI URDB, ORNL EAGLE-I, U.S. Census. Methodology. Spot an error? Rates change often, so confirm with Bristol Virginia Utilities before making decisions.