Powell Valley Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Virginia
Powell Valley Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 6,571 homes in Virginia. Its residential customers pay an average of 13.08¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 27% 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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Powell Valley Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $65.40 | $60.43 |
| 1,000 kWh | $130.80 | $108.86 |
| 1,500 kWh | $196.20 | $157.29 |
| 2,000 kWh | $261.60 | $205.72 |
*Residential (effective 2014-06-01, $12.00/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.
Powell Valley Electric Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | 2014-06-01 | $12.00 | 9.69¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Powell Valley Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +18% change in the average residential rate (10.31¢ → 12.13¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Powell Valley Electric Co-op | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 180 | 446 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 4.59 | 1.95 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 39 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 162 | 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 Powell Valley Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 18 hr 41 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wise | 2,480 | 112 | 18,354 | 2025-11-12 |
| Lee | 1,304 | 138 | 4,642 | 2025-05-17 |
| Scott | 581 | 104 | 1,764 | 2025-03-16 |
Powell Valley Electric Co-op service area
Powell Valley Electric Co-op serves 3 counties in Virginia and 11 ZIP codes.
Lee, Scott, Wise
Cities: Rose Hill, Big Stone Gap, Gate City, Pennington Gap, Dryden
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 6,571 |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Powell Valley Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | — |
| Commercial rate | 14.68¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 8.49¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $16,836,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 140,002 MWh |
| Balancing authority | TVA |
| EIA utility ID | 15293 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Powell Valley Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
Powell Valley Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 13.08¢ 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 21% below the Virginia average of 16.48¢ and 27% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Powell Valley Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $151 a month. The average Powell Valley Electric Co-op home uses 1,154 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $131.
How many customers does Powell Valley Electric Co-op have?
Powell Valley Electric Co-op serves 6,571 residential customers and 8,406 customers in total in Virginia, across 3 counties.
How reliable is Powell Valley Electric Co-op?
In 2025, the average Powell Valley Electric Co-op customer was without power for 3 hr 0 min (SAIDI) over 4.59 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 2 hr 42 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 Powell Valley Electric Co-op before making decisions.