Town of Richlands electricity rates
Municipal utility · Virginia
Town of Richlands is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 2,419 homes in Virginia. Its residential customers pay an average of 14.03¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 22% 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 Richlands bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $70.15 | $53.46 |
| 1,000 kWh | $140.30 | $98.53 |
| 1,500 kWh | $210.45 | $143.60 |
| 2,000 kWh | $280.60 | $188.66 |
*Schedule R.S. (Residential Electric Service) (effective 2009-12-15, $8.40/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 Richlands residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule R.S. (Residential Electric Service) | 2009-12-15 | $8.40 | 9.01¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Town of Richlands rate history
2015–2025: +50% change in the average residential rate (8.65¢ → 13.01¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
Town of Richlands 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 Richlands's counties, customers averaged 11 hr 30 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tazewell | 690 | 73 | 2,603 | 2025-01-06 |
Town of Richlands service area
Town of Richlands serves Tazewell County in Virginia.
Tazewell
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Town of Richlands at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $7,279,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 55,959 MWh |
| Balancing authority | PJM |
| EIA utility ID | 15982 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Town of Richlands's electricity rate?
Town of Richlands residential customers pay an average of 14.03¢ 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 15% below the Virginia average of 16.48¢ and 22% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Town of Richlands electric bill?
About $270 a month. The average Town of Richlands home uses 1,928 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $140.
How many customers does Town of Richlands have?
Town of Richlands serves 2,419 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 Richlands before making decisions.