Electricity rates in 24221 — Blackwater, VA
Homes in ZIP 24221 pay about 11.4¢ per kWh (Powell Valley Electric Coop, 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 11.4¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 24221 is
Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving 24221
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in VA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powell Valley Electric Coop Cooperative | 11.4¢ 2024 | $125 | 6,589 |
| Kentucky Utilities Co. Investor Owned · serves Lee County | 16.1¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $171 | 22,669 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Lee County; 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 24221
How much does electricity cost in 24221?
About 11.4¢ per kWh for homes (Powell Valley Electric Coop, 2024 average, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $103.
Who is the electric utility for 24221?
Powell Valley Electric Coop, with about 6,589 residential customers in Virginia; 1 other utility also serves 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¢.