Southside Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Virginia · SERC region · PJM
Southside Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 57,305 homes in Virginia. Its residential customers pay an average of 16.69¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 7% 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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Southside Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $83.45 | $77.78 |
| 1,000 kWh | $166.90 | $136.99 |
| 1,500 kWh | $250.35 | $196.20 |
| 2,000 kWh | $333.80 | $255.41 |
*RESIDENTIAL (Single-Phase) SCHEDULE A (effective 2014-05-30, $18.00/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.
Southside Electric Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| RESIDENTIAL (Single-Phase) SCHEDULE A | 2014-05-30 | $18.00 | 12.41¢ first 100 kWh, 11.84¢ after |
| RESIDENTIAL (Three-Phase) SCHEDULE A | 2014-05-30 | $30.00 | 12.41¢ first 100 kWh, 11.84¢ after |
| RESIDENTIAL SCHEDULE A-U-RA Delivery Only | 2006-01-01 | $11.00 | 4.30¢ first 100 kWh, 3.68¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Southside Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +9% change in the average residential rate (14.15¢ → 15.48¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Southside Electric Co-op | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 2,127 | 446 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 4.45 | 1.95 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 7 hr 59 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 324 | 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 Southside Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 17 hr 41 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland | 4,055 | 67 | 3,063 | 2025-02-13 |
| Charlotte | 2,885 | 75 | 3,584 | 2025-02-12 |
| Amelia | 2,520 | 72 | 5,474 | 2025-02-12 |
| Buckingham | 2,474 | 71 | 3,241 | 2025-02-16 |
| Appomattox | 2,400 | 56 | 6,274 | 2025-02-13 |
| Prince Edward | 2,376 | 63 | 7,932 | 2025-02-13 |
| Powhatan | 2,195 | 71 | 10,022 | 2025-02-12 |
| Bedford | 1,866 | 82 | 19,478 | 2025-09-16 |
| Campbell | 1,836 | 83 | 13,926 | 2025-02-13 |
| Pittsylvania | 1,412 | 75 | 10,409 | 2025-02-12 |
| Lunenburg | 877 | 53 | 1,749 | 2025-02-12 |
| Nottoway | 677 | 47 | 1,809 | 2025-02-12 |
| Brunswick | 514 | 65 | 2,218 | 2025-07-19 |
| Dinwiddie | 444 | 79 | 3,117 | 2025-07-19 |
| Chesterfield | 438 | 74 | 38,220 | 2025-02-12 |
| Sussex | 389 | 43 | 1,219 | 2025-07-19 |
| Mecklenburg | 307 | 85 | 2,354 | 2025-07-19 |
| Prince George | 303 | 55 | 3,407 | 2025-12-19 |
Southside Electric Co-op service area
Southside Electric Co-op serves 18 counties in Virginia and 84 ZIP codes.
Amelia, Appomattox, Bedford, Brunswick, Buckingham, Campbell, Charlotte, Chesterfield, Cumberland, Dinwiddie, Lunenburg, Mecklenburg, Nottoway, Pittsylvania, Powhatan, Prince Edward, Prince George, Sussex
Cities: Petersburg, Midlothian, Brandermill, Timberlake, Forest, Farmville, Woodlake, Bedford, South Hill, Chesterfield Court House, Blackstone, Altavista, North Shore, Matoaca, Crewe, Appomattox, Victoria, Concord, Hampden Sydney, Rustburg, Hurt, Gretna, Kenbridge, Brookneal, Amelia Court House, Lawrenceville, Motley
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 57,305 |
| Time-based rate programs | Time-of-use rates |
| Homes on time-based rates | 7 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 771 |
| Home batteries paired with solar | 60 |
| Homes in demand response (e.g. thermostat rebates) | 1,236 |
Southside Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Transmission, Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 13.35¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 9.61¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $144,649,300 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 988,790 MWh |
| Peak demand | 209 MW summer · 330 MW winter |
| Line losses | 5.9% |
| Balancing authority | PJM |
| EIA utility ID | 21244 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Southside Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
Southside Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 16.69¢ 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 1% above the Virginia average of 16.48¢ and 7% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Southside Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $194 a month. The average Southside Electric Co-op home uses 1,162 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $167.
How many customers does Southside Electric Co-op have?
Southside Electric Co-op serves 57,305 residential customers and 59,799 customers in total in Virginia, across 18 counties.
How reliable is Southside Electric Co-op?
In 2025, the average Southside Electric Co-op customer was without power for 35 hr 27 min (SAIDI) over 4.45 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 5 hr 24 min. The Virginia average was 7 hr 26 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Southside Electric Co-op offer time-of-use rates?
Southside Electric Co-op reports offering time-of-use rates to residential customers. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does Southside Electric Co-op offer net metering for solar?
Southside Electric Co-op had 771 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 6.6 MW of capacity and 60 solar-paired batteries. Estimate solar savings at this utility's rate.
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 Southside Electric Co-op before making decisions.