Electricity rates in 23873 — Meredithville, VA
Homes in ZIP 23873 pay about 15.5¢ per kWh (Southside Electric Coop, Inc., 2024 average). The Virginia average is 17.6¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).
What a month of electricity costs
Monthly cost at the average price of 15.5¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 23873 is
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| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in VA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southside Electric Coop, Inc. Cooperative | 15.5¢ 2024 | $171 | 56,846 |
| Virginia Electric & Power Co. Investor Owned · serves Brunswick | 17.8¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $142 | 2,383,548 |
| Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative Cooperative · serves Brunswick | 14.5¢ 2024 | $141 | 30,016 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Brunswick; county matches may serve only part of the area. Prices are each utility’s average residential revenue per kWh.
Virginia price trend
Hover or tap the chart for exact monthly values. Source: EIA-861M (monthly, latest months preliminary); forecast: EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook (October 2026) for the South Atlantic region, which includes Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia.
Averages, not a quote. Prices here are what each utility’s residential customers paid on average (revenue ÷ kWh sold, fixed charges included), as reported to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Your own rate depends on your plan, season and usage — check your bill or your utility’s tariff.
Questions about 23873
How much does electricity cost in 23873?
About 15.5¢ per kWh for homes (Southside Electric Coop, Inc., 2024 average, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $139.
Who is the electric utility for 23873?
Southside Electric Coop, Inc., with about 56,846 residential customers in Virginia; 2 other utilities also serve parts of the area.
Is electricity in VA getting more expensive?
The Virginia residential average was 17.6¢ per kWh in August 2026, up 11.3% from a year earlier; the U.S. average was 18.2¢.