City of Radford electricity rates
Municipal utility · Virginia
City of Radford is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 7,598 homes in Virginia. Its residential customers pay an average of 17.53¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 3% 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 Radford bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $87.65 | $66.14 |
| 1,000 kWh | $175.30 | $123.80 |
| 1,500 kWh | $262.95 | $175.67 |
| 2,000 kWh | $350.60 | $227.53 |
*Residential Service (effective 2011-07-01, $7.02/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 Radford residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Service | 2011-07-01 | $7.02 | 11.82¢ first 900 kWh, 10.37¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Radford rate history
2015–2025: +34% change in the average residential rate (12.11¢ → 16.26¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
City of Radford doesn't report reliability metrics to EIA (common for small utilities).
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 Radford's counties, customers averaged 34 hr 26 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery | 2,332 | 74 | 22,393 | 2025-02-13 |
| Pulaski | 1,672 | 94 | 5,969 | 2025-02-13 |
| Radford City | 186 | 8 | 276 | 2025-02-13 |
City of Radford service area
City of Radford serves 3 counties in Virginia.
Montgomery, Pulaski, Radford City
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Radford at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $27,524,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 169,312 MWh |
| Balancing authority | PJM |
| EIA utility ID | 15619 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Radford's electricity rate?
City of Radford residential customers pay an average of 17.53¢ 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 6% above the Virginia average of 16.48¢ and 3% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Radford electric bill?
About $326 a month. The average City of Radford home uses 1,857 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $175.
How many customers does City of Radford have?
City of Radford serves 7,598 residential customers in Virginia, across 3 counties.
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 Radford before making decisions.