City of Martinsville electricity rates
Municipal utility · Virginia
City of Martinsville is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 7,787 homes in Virginia. Its residential customers pay an average of 17.14¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 5% 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. This utility files EIA's short form, which reports total sales only, so the rate covers all customer classes.
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City of Martinsville bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $85.70 | $61.19 |
| 1,000 kWh | $171.40 | $110.95 |
| 1,500 kWh | $257.10 | $153.96 |
| 2,000 kWh | $342.80 | $196.97 |
*Residential Service (effective 2014-05-01, $9.74/month customer charge), energy and fixed charges from the OpenEI Utility Rate Database. Riders, fuel adjustments and taxes are often billed separately, so real bills usually land closer to the all-in column. Calculate your bill.
City of Martinsville residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Service | 2014-05-01 | $9.74 | 10.29¢ first 900 kWh, 8.60¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Martinsville rate history
2015–2025: +47% change in the average residential rate (10.82¢ → 15.90¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2019 | City of Martinsville | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 7 | 446 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.05 | 1.95 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 2 hr 22 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 7 | 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 City of Martinsville's counties, customers averaged 10 hr 43 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry | 752 | 72 | 4,345 | 2025-02-12 |
| Martinsville City | 2 | 0 | 7 | 2025-12-07 |
City of Martinsville service area
City of Martinsville serves 2 counties in Virginia.
Henry, Martinsville City
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Martinsville at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $24,329,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 153,011 MWh |
| Balancing authority | PJM |
| EIA utility ID | 11770 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Martinsville's electricity rate?
City of Martinsville residential customers pay an average of 17.14¢ 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 4% above the Virginia average of 16.48¢ and 5% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Martinsville electric bill?
About $281 a month. The average City of Martinsville home uses 1,637 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $171.
How many customers does City of Martinsville have?
City of Martinsville serves 7,787 residential customers in Virginia, across 2 counties.
How reliable is City of Martinsville?
In 2019, the average City of Martinsville customer was without power for 7 min (SAIDI) over 0.05 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 7 min. The Virginia average was 7 hr 26 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
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 City of Martinsville before making decisions.