Town of Blackstone electricity rates
Municipal utility · Virginia
Town of Blackstone is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 2,056 homes in Virginia. Its residential customers pay an average of 14.91¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 17% 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 Blackstone bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $74.55 | $54.08 |
| 1,000 kWh | $149.10 | $102.32 |
| 1,500 kWh | $223.65 | $153.62 |
| 2,000 kWh | $298.20 | $204.91 |
*Residential (effective 2014-09-01, $7.87/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 Blackstone residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | 2014-09-01 | $7.87 | 9.24¢ first 800 kWh, 10.26¢ first 2,500 kWh, 10.33¢ first 50,000 kWh, 10.36¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Town of Blackstone rate history
2015–2025: +31% change in the average residential rate (10.55¢ → 13.82¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
Town of Blackstone 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 Town of Blackstone's counties, customers averaged 11 hr 17 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nottoway | 677 | 47 | 1,809 | 2025-02-12 |
Town of Blackstone service area
Town of Blackstone serves Nottoway County in Virginia.
Nottoway
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Town of Blackstone at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $5,566,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 40,261 MWh |
| Balancing authority | PJM |
| EIA utility ID | 1795 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Town of Blackstone's electricity rate?
Town of Blackstone residential customers pay an average of 14.91¢ 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 10% below the Virginia average of 16.48¢ and 17% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Town of Blackstone electric bill?
About $243 a month. The average Town of Blackstone home uses 1,632 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $149.
How many customers does Town of Blackstone have?
Town of Blackstone serves 2,056 residential customers in Virginia, across 1 county.
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 Blackstone before making decisions.