Powell Valley Electric Coop electricity rates
Powell Valley Electric Coop charges an average of 11.42 cents per kilowatt-hour to residential customers, and the average household on its system paid $125 a month using 1,095 kilowatt-hours, according to its 2024 filing with the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Member-owned cooperative TVA Virginia
Where Powell Valley Electric Coop sits
It is a smaller system, serving 6,589 residential customers, which means its fixed costs are spread across a narrow base. At 11.42¢ per kilowatt-hour it is one of the cheaper places to buy electricity in Virginia, 35.2% under the statewide average of 17.61¢.
Its customers use more electricity than the national norm, 1,095 kilowatt-hours a month against 871, which amplifies whatever the rate does.
Owned by the customers it serves, with directors elected by members. Co-ops are frequently outside state rate regulation. That matters because a bill is not only the cost of generating electricity: it also carries the cost of the network, and who owns that network changes how it is paid for.
| Rate | Monthly bill | Monthly kWh | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powell Valley Electric Coop | 11.42¢ | $125 | 1,095 |
| Virginia average | 17.61¢ | $171 | 1,063 |
| United States average | 18.44¢ | $155 | 871 |
Utility figures: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 annual electric power industry report, 2024. State and national figures: Electric Power Monthly, May 2026. Methodology
Where Powell Valley Electric Coop delivers
Its service territory covers 3 Virginia counties, either wholly or in part. Utility boundaries follow historic franchise agreements rather than county lines, so a county appearing here does not mean every address in it is served by Powell Valley Electric Coop.
- Lee
- Scott
- Wise
How often the power goes out
In 2024 the average Powell Valley Electric Coop customer went 509 minutes without electricity across 5.64 interruptions. The median across the 941 utilities that report this is 185 minutes.
That is far worse than typical, and figures at this level almost always reflect a major storm season rather than everyday performance. A single hurricane or ice storm can dominate the annual number.
Other Virginia utilities
| Utility | Rate | Bill | Customers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Electric & Power Co | 14.09¢ | $142 | 2.4 million |
| Appalachian Power Co | 17.02¢ | $178 | 465,283 |
| City of Salem | 15.11¢ | $139 | 11,298 |
| Prince George Electric Coop | 13.05¢ | $170 | 10,954 |
| Virginia Tech Electric Service | 17.18¢ | $135 | 5,660 |
Powell Valley Electric Coop rates: common questions
How much does Powell Valley Electric Coop charge per kilowatt-hour?
An average of 11.42 cents per kilowatt-hour across its residential customers in 2024. That is -35.2% against the Virginia average of 17.61¢ and -38.1% against the national average of 18.44¢. It is an all-in average across every residential rate schedule the utility offers, not a specific tariff.
What is the average Powell Valley Electric Coop bill?
$125 a month, based on total residential revenue divided by residential customers over the 2024 survey year, at an average of 1,095 kWh a month. The national average bill is $155 at 871 kWh.
Who owns Powell Valley Electric Coop?
It is classified by the EIA as a member-owned cooperative. Owned by the customers it serves, with directors elected by members. Co-ops are frequently outside state rate regulation.
Is Powell Valley Electric Coop expensive compared with other Virginia utilities?
It ranks #17 of the 19 Virginia utilities covered here, counting from the most expensive. Nationally it ranks #1136 of 1369.