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Amherst County, VA Energy
Electric utilities, power plants and charging stations in Amherst County, Virginia.
- Virginia home electricity
- 17.55¢/kWh
- July 2026
- Regular gas, region
- $3.86/gal
- Lower Atlantic (PADD 1C)
- EV charging stations
- 1
- 8 ports
- Electric utilities
- 3
- Serving Amherst County
Electric utilities serving Amherst County
As reported to EIA for 2025. A utility may serve only part of the county. Customers and prices are for its whole Virginia service area
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| Utility | Customers in state | Home price | Home bill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Electric & Power CoInvestor Owned | 2,681,231 | 15.20¢/kWh | $158/mo |
| Appalachian Power CoInvestor Owned | 551,876 | 17.16¢/kWh | $186/mo |
| Central Virginia Electric CoopCooperative | 40,194 | 16.16¢/kWh | $200/mo |
EV charging in Amherst County
1 public stations, DC fast first
- Madison Heights, VA - Tesla Supercharger
4089 S Amherst Hwy, Madison Heights, VA 24572
8 DC fast · Tesla Supercharger · Tesla (NACS)
Power plants in Amherst County
33.2 MW of operating capacity
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| Plant | Fuel | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Reusens | Hydroelectric | 12.5 MW |
| Cushaw | Hydroelectric | 7.5 MW |
| Snowden | Hydroelectric | 5.0 MW |
| Amherst Solar Facility (VA) | Solar | 4.9 MW |
| Holcomb Rock | Hydroelectric | 1.8 MW |
| Coleman Falls | Hydroelectric | 1.5 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 Amherst County?
- Virginia Electric & Power Co, Appalachian Power Co, Central Virginia Electric Coop report serving Amherst County to EIA. Check your bill or address with the utility to confirm which one serves you.
- How many EV charging stations are in Amherst County?
- There are 1 public EV charging stations in Amherst County with 8 ports, 1 of them with DC fast charging.
- Are there power plants in Amherst County?
- Yes. Amherst County has 6 operating power plants with 33.2 MW of capacity. The largest is Reusens (12.5 MW, hydroelectric).