Town of Bedford electricity rates
Municipal utility · Virginia
Town of Bedford is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 7,070 homes in Virginia. Its residential customers pay an average of 15.19¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 16% 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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Town of Bedford bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $75.95 | $60.57 |
| 1,000 kWh | $151.90 | $106.24 |
| 1,500 kWh | $227.85 | $145.45 |
| 2,000 kWh | $303.80 | $184.66 |
*Residential Electric Service (effective 2015-03-01, $13.28/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.
Town of Bedford residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Electric Service | 2015-03-01 | $13.28 | 9.46¢ first 900 kWh, 7.84¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Town of Bedford rate history
2015–2025: +25% change in the average residential rate (11.28¢ → 14.09¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2023 | Town of Bedford | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 274 | 446 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.33 | 1.95 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 3 hr 26 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 137 | 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 Town of Bedford's counties, customers averaged 31 hr 6 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford | 1,866 | 82 | 19,478 | 2025-09-16 |
Town of Bedford service area
Town of Bedford serves Bedford County in Virginia.
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Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Town of Bedford at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $24,483,100 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 173,790 MWh |
| Balancing authority | PJM |
| EIA utility ID | 1456 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Town of Bedford's electricity rate?
Town of Bedford residential customers pay an average of 15.19¢ 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 8% below the Virginia average of 16.48¢ and 16% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Town of Bedford electric bill?
About $311 a month. The average Town of Bedford home uses 2,048 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $152.
How many customers does Town of Bedford have?
Town of Bedford serves 7,070 residential customers in Virginia, across 1 county.
How reliable is Town of Bedford?
In 2023, the average Town of Bedford customer was without power for 4 hr 34 min (SAIDI) over 1.33 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 2 hr 17 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 Town of Bedford before making decisions.