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Buchanan County, VA Energy

Electric utilities, power plants and charging stations in Buchanan County, Virginia.

Virginia home electricity
17.55¢/kWh
July 2026
Regular gas, region
$3.86/gal
Lower Atlantic (PADD 1C)
EV charging stations
2
4 ports
Electric utilities
2
Serving Buchanan County

Electric utilities serving Buchanan 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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UtilityCustomers in stateHome priceHome bill
Virginia Electric & Power CoInvestor Owned2,681,23115.20¢/kWh$158/mo
Appalachian Power CoInvestor Owned551,87617.16¢/kWh$186/mo

EV charging in Buchanan County

2 public stations, DC fast first

All 2

Power plants in Buchanan County

88.0 MW of operating capacity

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PlantFuelCapacity
Buchanan Generation LLCNatural gas88.0 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 Buchanan County?
Virginia Electric & Power Co, Appalachian Power Co report serving Buchanan County to EIA. Check your bill or address with the utility to confirm which one serves you.
How many EV charging stations are in Buchanan County?
There are 2 public EV charging stations in Buchanan County with 4 ports.
Are there power plants in Buchanan County?
Yes. Buchanan County has 1 operating power plant with 88.0 MW of capacity. The largest is Buchanan Generation LLC (88.0 MW, natural gas).