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Gates County, NC Energy
Electric utilities, power plants and charging stations in Gates County, North Carolina.
- North Carolina home electricity
- 15.16¢/kWh
- July 2026
- Regular gas, region
- $3.86/gal
- Lower Atlantic (PADD 1C)
- EV charging stations
- 1
- 1 port
- Electric utilities
- 2
- Serving Gates County
Electric utilities serving Gates County
As reported to EIA for 2025. A utility may serve only part of the county. Customers and prices are for its whole North Carolina service area
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| Utility | Customers in state | Home price | Home bill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Electric & Power CoInvestor Owned | 128,522 | 12.74¢/kWh | $164/mo |
| Roanoke Electric Member CorpCooperative | 14,065 | 20.70¢/kWh | $243/mo |
EV charging in Gates County
1 public stations, DC fast first
Power plants in Gates County
15.0 MW of operating capacity
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| Plant | Fuel | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Gates Solar LLC | Solar | 5.0 MW |
| SoINCPower6, LLC | Solar | 5.0 MW |
| Sugar Run Solar | Solar | 5.0 MW |
Electricity rates and gas prices are state or regional averages. Utility service areas come from EIA Form 861 and are listed by county, so a utility listed here may not serve every address in the county.
Frequently asked questions
- What electric company serves Gates County?
- Virginia Electric & Power Co, Roanoke Electric Member Corp report serving Gates County to EIA. Check your bill or address with the utility to confirm which one serves you.
- How many EV charging stations are in Gates County?
- There are 1 public EV charging stations in Gates County with 1 port, 1 of them with DC fast charging.
- Are there power plants in Gates County?
- Yes. Gates County has 3 operating power plants with 15.0 MW of capacity. The largest is Gates Solar LLC (5.0 MW, solar).