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An Appalachian Power (Virginia) bill for 1,000 kWh on Schedule R.S. is $169.85 in November 2026 (17.0¢ per kWh, before tax). This calculator uses the Appalachian Power (Virginia) Residential Service (Traditional) tariff (Schedule R.S.) and its riders. Type the kWh from your bill. The result shows each charge on a different line.
A Appalachian Power (Virginia) bill for 1,000 kWh on Schedule R.S., with all charges, at the rates in effect at our last check on October 16, 2026:
| Billing month | Bill | Average price per kWh |
|---|---|---|
| November | $169.85 | 16.98¢ |
| Charge | Rate |
|---|---|
| Basic service charge | $7.96 per month |
| Generation energy charge | 3.794¢ per kWh |
| Distribution energy charge | 3.828¢ per kWh |
The average price includes the base rates and the riders. See all rates and riders, the example bills and the sources.
In 2025, the average Appalachian Power (Virginia) home that bought its power from Appalachian Power (Virginia) used 1,084 kWh a month and paid $186.00 a month (17.2¢ per kWh). The average for all homes in Virginia was $163.05 (1,067 kWh, 15.3¢ per kWh). These are yearly averages from the EIA-861 data of the U.S. Energy Information Administration, at the rates of 2025. See the average electric bill in Virginia and in each state. To turn the watts of an appliance into dollars, use the electricity cost calculator.
For an apartment: with the EIA average kWh of small homes in the South, a 1-bedroom apartment (773 kWh) costs about $133.08 a month on R.S. and a 2-bedroom apartment (973 kWh) about $165.48 (November rates, before taxes). See the apartment electric bill at each utility.
See all 9 Appalachian Power (Virginia) bill help programs, with who qualifies, how to apply, state energy assistance and the shutoff rules.
Rate cases of Appalachian Power (Virginia) that are pending or were decided since 2025, from the official documents. The calculator above uses the rates in effect now; a pending request is not in it.
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Charging an electric car for 1,000 miles a month (300 kWh) overnight on weekdays adds this much to a 1,000 kWh November bill:
| Plan | A month | Per 100 miles | Charging period |
|---|---|---|---|
| R.S.Residential Service (Traditional) | $48.57 | $4.86 | All hours |
Use your own miles, car and charging time in the EV charging cost calculator.
No account needed: all rate changes (RSS feed) · a monthly reminder for your calendar · save your bills in this browser. Each month, the bill comparison shows what 1,000 kWh costs at every utility.
With the solar output of Blacksburg (PVWatts), a 6 kW system makes about 7,808 kWh a year. On a home that uses 1,000 kWh a month, it cuts the yearly bill by:
| Plan | Bill a year without solar | Savings a year |
|---|---|---|
| R.S.Residential Service (Traditional) | $2,038.20 | $1,263.90 |
If each solar kWh replaces a kWh bought at the full price within the month (monthly net metering). A lower credit for the power you send to the grid, or a solar fee, makes the savings smaller. Use your own kWh, city and system in the solar savings calculator.
Appalachian Power (Virginia) rebates and energy-saving programs: the page lists smart thermostats, weatherization, income-qualified, appliances. See also the home energy rebates in Virginia. Checked October 22, 2026.
Official links and phone numbers from the Appalachian Power (Virginia) website, checked October 20, 2026. This site is not part of Appalachian Power (Virginia): for an outage or a question about your account, use these links.
If you see a downed power line, stay away from it and call Appalachian Power (Virginia) at 800-956-4237 or 911.
Terms on this tariff: Basic service charge, Capacity charge, Demand response, Distribution charge, Energy efficiency charge, Environmental cost recovery, Fuel charge, Low-income program charge, Purchased power adjustment, Renewable energy charge, Renewable portfolio standard (RPS), Rider, Securitization charge, Transmission charge. See the electric bill glossary.
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These values come from the official tariff documents of Appalachian Power (Virginia). The Virginia State Corporation Commission approves these tariffs.
| Charge | Rate |
|---|---|
| Basic service charge | $7.96 per month |
| Generation energy charge | 3.794¢ per kWh |
| Distribution energy charge | 3.828¢ per kWh |
Minimum monthly bill: The basic service charge ($7.96).
A bill that crosses a season or rate change: Schedule R.S. has no seasons. We did not find how Appalachian Power bills a period that crosses a rider change. The calculator uses the rates in effect now.
These examples use 1,000 kWh. Each column uses the rates of the billing month in its heading. The examples do not include taxes.
| Line | All year (November) |
|---|---|
| Basic service charge | $7.96 |
| Generation energy charge | $37.94 |
| Distribution energy charge | $38.28 |
| Securitized base rate reduction (Rider S.B.R.R.) | −$14.89 |
| Fuel factor (Rider F.F.R.) | $31.33 |
| Transmission (Rider T-R.A.C.) | $38.04 |
| Securitized asset cost (Rider S.A.C.) | $12.59 |
| Environmental (Rider E-R.A.C.) | $3.70 |
| RPS compliance (Rider A.5 RPS) | $3.24 |
| Generation projects (Rider G-R.A.C.) | $3.20 |
| Energy efficiency (Rider E.E.-R.A.C.) | $2.37 |
| Broadband capacity (Rider B.C.-R.A.C.) | $2.11 |
| Renewables capacity and energy (Rider A.6 RPS) | $1.92 |
| Universal service fee (Rider P.I.P.P.) | $1.32 |
| Purchased capacity (Rider A.5 PCAP) | $0.47 |
| Sales and use tax surcharge (Rider S.U.T.) | $0.14 |
| Demand response (Rider DR-R.A.C.) | $0.13 |
| Total before tax | $169.85 |
The calculator rounds each line to the cent. Each percentage uses the rounded lines.
We read each value from the official documents below. The approval column shows the docket, order or advice number that is printed on each sheet. Last check: October 16, 2026.
| Document | Used for | Effective | Approval |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia S.C.C. Tariff No. 28, Sheet No. 4-1 (Schedule R.S.) | Basic service charge, generation energy charge, distribution energy charge | January 1, 2025 | Final Order dated November 20, 2024, Case PUR-2024-00024 |
| Virginia S.C.C. Tariff No. 28, Sheet No. 51 (Rider S.B.R.R.) | Securitized base rate reduction (Rider S.B.R.R.) | May 27, 2026 | Final Order dated November 24, 2026 (date as printed on the sheet), Case PUR-2025-00116 |
| Virginia S.C.C. Tariff No. 28, First Revised Sheet No. 52 (Rider F.F.R.) | Fuel factor (Rider F.F.R.) | November 1, 2025 | Procedural Order dated October 9, 2025, Case No. PUR-2025-00147 |
| Virginia S.C.C. Tariff No. 28, Second Revised Sheet No. 53 (Rider T-R.A.C.) | Transmission (Rider T-R.A.C.) | March 15, 2026 | Final Order dated March 3, 2026, Case: PUR-2025-00202 |
| Virginia S.C.C. Tariff No. 28, Sheet No. NBP-7 (Rider S.A.C.) | Securitized asset cost (Rider S.A.C.) | Bills rendered on or after May 27, 2026 | Final Order dated November 24, 2025, Case PUR-2025-000116 (as printed) |
| Virginia S.C.C. Tariff No. 28, First Revised Sheet No. 54 (Rider E-R.A.C.) | Environmental (Rider E-R.A.C.) | Service rendered on and after March 1, 2026 | Final Order dated January 15, 2026, Case No. PUR-2025-00001 |
| Virginia S.C.C. Tariff No. 28, First Revised Sheet No. NBP-3 (Rider A.5 RPS-Compliance) | RPS compliance (Rider A.5 RPS) | March 1, 2026 | Final Order dated November 21, 2025, Case PUR-2025-00049 |
| Virginia S.C.C. Tariff No. 28, First Revised Sheet No. 58 (Rider G-R.A.C.) | Generation projects (Rider G-R.A.C.) | Service rendered on and after November 1, 2025 | Final Order dated September 9, 2025, Case No. PUR-2024-00168 |
| Virginia S.C.C. Tariff No. 28, Sheet No. 59 (Rider E.E.-R.A.C.) | Energy efficiency (Rider E.E.-R.A.C.) | Service rendered on or after September 1, 2024 | Final Order dated July 26, 2024, Case No. PUR-2023-00169 |
| Virginia S.C.C. Tariff No. 28, Sheet No. NBP-2 (Rider B.C.-R.A.C.) | Broadband capacity (Rider B.C.-R.A.C.) | Service rendered on or after September 24, 2026 | Final Order dated August 25, 2026, Case No. PUR-2026-00010 |
| Virginia S.C.C. Tariff No. 28, First Revised Sheet No. NBP-5 (Rider A.6 RPS Renewables-Capacity & Energy) | Renewables capacity and energy (Rider A.6 RPS) | March 1, 2026 | Final Order dated November 21, 2025, Case PUR-2025-00049 |
| Virginia S.C.C. Tariff No. 28, First Revision of Sheet No. NBP-1 (Rider P.I.P.P.) | Universal service fee (Rider P.I.P.P.) | July 20, 2024 | Order on Application dated July 15, 2024, Case No. PUR-2021-00206 & PUR-2020-00117 |
| Virginia S.C.C. Tariff No. 28, First Revised Sheet No. NBP-4 (Rider A.5 PCAP Capacity) | Purchased capacity (Rider A.5 PCAP) | March 1, 2026 | Final Order dated November 21, 2025, Case PUR-2025-00049 |
| Virginia S.C.C. Tariff No. 28, First Revised Sheet No. 50 (Rider S.U.T.) | Sales and use tax surcharge (Rider S.U.T.) | January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026 | Final Order dated November 30, 2011, Case PUE-2011-00037 |
| Virginia S.C.C. Tariff No. 28, First Revised Sheet No. 60 (Rider DR-R.A.C.) | Demand response (Rider DR-R.A.C.) | March 1, 2026 | Final Order dated April 22, 2025, Case No. PUE-2024-00129 |
Values read from the text of Va. S.C.C. Tariff No. 28, the tariff book that the Appalachian Power Virginia rates page links to (September 24, 2026 update). The Exhibit of Applicable Riders (Sheets 49-1 and 49-2) sets which riders apply to Schedule R.S. Appalachian Power also publishes 'Select Schedule Charges and Associated Rider Charges' (September 24, 2026, for illustration). Each residential rate on that sheet agrees with the tariff sheets. The rates add up to the printed total of $0.16189 per kWh, and to the printed G, D, T and F subtotals. The S.B.R.R. credit on that sheet (-$0.01489 per kWh) is 3.794 cents x -39.24%. Appalachian Power does not publish a typical bill with a line breakdown, so the test bills are hand calculations. Appalachian Power: Select Schedule Charges and Associated Rider Charges (September 24, 2026).
Commission check (2026-10-16). The State Corporation Commission approved the fuel factor of 3.133 cents per kWh in its Order Establishing 2025-2026 Fuel Factor of September 9, 2026 (Case No. PUR-2025-00147). The same order moves the next fuel year to start on March 1, 2027. The Broadband Capacity rider rate comes from the Final Order of August 25, 2026 (Case No. PUR-2026-00010). A base rate review (Case No. PUR-2026-00044) is pending. News reports say that new base rates cannot start before March 1, 2027. SCC Case PUR-2025-00147, Order Establishing 2025-2026 Fuel Factor (September 9, 2026). SCC Case PUR-2026-00010, Final Order (August 25, 2026).
In 2025, the average Appalachian Power (Virginia) home that bought its power from Appalachian Power (Virginia) used 1,084 kWh a month and paid $186.00 a month, 17.2¢ per kWh (EIA-861 data). That is more than the Virginia average of $163.05. Your bill depends on your kWh: use the calculator on this page with the kWh from your bill.
Appalachian Power sold bonds to finance some costs (securitization). Rider S.B.R.R. reduces the base generation charge by 39.24%. Rider S.A.C. collects the cost of the bonds.
Yes. The State Corporation Commission approved the fuel factor of 3.133 cents per kWh on September 9, 2026. The next fuel factor can start on March 1, 2027.
Virginia law lets Appalachian Power recover the cost of approved programs through separate riders. Each rider adds a fixed amount for each kWh. The State Corporation Commission approves each rate.
Not by itself. Your bill adds the Virginia consumption tax and any local utility tax. The Rider S.U.T. surcharge is in the calculator. To add it, type the tax rate from your bill in the tax field.
The most common reason is more kWh: heating and air conditioning use much electricity. More days in the billing period also add kWh and daily charges. To see which reason applies to your bill, use the Why is my bill so high tool on this site: type your bill and an earlier bill, and it shows each reason in dollars.
Your bill can include sales tax, a city fee, a discount, a late fee or a different number of days. Type the number of days from your bill. To add tax, type the tax rate from your bill in the tax field. If your tariff has a discount program, select it in the options.
Your bill shows the kWh for the billing period. Look for the meter reading section or the usage section.
Appalachian Power (Virginia) has asked for a rate increase (PUR-2026-00044, Virginia State Corporation Commission). Asked: About $61.4 million a year (3.3%). For homes: About $9.10 a month more at 1,000 kWh. Settlement: no home increase until March 2028, then about $0.92. Order by January 15, 2027. The commission has not made a final decision. See the rate increase section on this page.
To report a power outage to Appalachian Power (Virginia), call 800-956-4237, or use the outage map on the Appalachian Power (Virginia) website. If you see a downed power line, stay away from it and call the utility or 911.
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