Electricity rates in 24565 — Java, VA
Homes in ZIP 24565 pay about 14.5¢ per kWh (Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative, 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 14.5¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 24565 is
Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving 24565
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in VA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative Cooperative | 14.5¢ 2024 | $141 | 30,016 |
| Virginia Electric & Power Co. Investor Owned · serves Pittsylvania County | 17.8¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $142 | 2,383,548 |
| Appalachian Power Co. Investor Owned · serves Pittsylvania County | 16.4¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $178 | 465,283 |
| Southside Electric Coop, Inc. Cooperative · serves Pittsylvania County | 15.5¢ 2024 | $171 | 56,846 |
| City of Danville (VA) Municipal · serves Pittsylvania County | 15.0¢ 2024 | $149 | 37,781 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Pittsylvania 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 24565
How much does electricity cost in 24565?
About 14.5¢ per kWh for homes (Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative, 2024 average, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $131.
Who is the electric utility for 24565?
Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative, with about 30,016 residential customers in Virginia; 4 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¢.