Rates by state / Virginia / Appalachian Power Co
Investor Owned · 467,581 residential customers
Appalachian Power Co electricity rates
Residential customers paid an average of 17.2¢ per kWh in 2025, 4% above the Virginia average of 16.5¢ for the latest 12 months.
Average rate
17.2¢/kWh
2025, all residential revenue ÷ kWh
Average bill
$186/mo
At 1,084 kWh a month
1-year change
+0.8%
5 years: +58.7%
Average rate by year
202010.8¢
202111.2¢
202213.0¢
202315.9¢
202417.0¢
202517.2¢
Appalachian Power Co bill at different usage levels
Estimated monthly bill at Appalachian Power Co's 2025 average rate of 17.2¢ per kWh. Actual bills vary with your plan, fixed charges and taxes.
| Monthly use | Appalachian Power Co | Virginia average |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $86 | $82 |
| 750 kWh | $129 | $124 |
| 1,000 kWh (about average here) | $172 | $165 |
| 1,500 kWh | $257 | $247 |
| 2,000 kWh | $343 | $330 |
Other utilities in Virginia
| Utility | Customers | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Electric & Power Co | 2,408,901 | 15.2¢ |
| Rappahannock Electric Coop | 172,883 | 15.5¢ |
| Northern Virginia Elec Coop | 169,027 | 12.6¢ |
| Shenandoah Valley Elec Coop | 86,656 | 14.5¢ |
| Southside Electric Coop, Inc | 57,305 | 15.5¢ |
| City of Danville - (VA) | 38,226 | 15.8¢ |
| Central Virginia Electric Coop | 35,353 | 16.2¢ |
| A & N Electric Coop | 33,035 | 14.4¢ |
Appalachian Power Co: common questions
- How much does Appalachian Power Co charge per kWh?
- Appalachian Power Co residential customers paid an average of 17.2¢ per kWh in 2025, counting all charges, according to EIA Form 861 data.
- What is the average Appalachian Power Co electric bill?
- The average Appalachian Power Co household used 1,084 kWh a month in 2025, which works out to about $186 a month at the average rate.
- Is Appalachian Power Co cheaper than other utilities in Virginia?
- Appalachian Power Co's average rate is 4% above the Virginia average of 16.5¢. 17 of 19 utilities in Virginia have a lower average rate.
- Did Appalachian Power Co raise rates?
- Appalachian Power Co's average residential rate changed +0.8% from 2024 to 2025 and +58.7% since 2020.
- Is my Appalachian Power Co bill too high?
- Enter the kWh and amount from your bill in the free bill check on AverageElectricBill.com. It compares your use with similar Virginia homes and your rate with Appalachian Power Co's average.
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Check my billSource: U.S. EIA Form EIA-861, 2025 final data.