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Southampton County, VA Energy
Electric utilities, power plants and charging stations in Southampton County, Virginia.
- Virginia home electricity
- 17.55¢/kWh
- July 2026
- Regular gas, region
- $3.86/gal
- Lower Atlantic (PADD 1C)
- Electric utilities
- 5
- Serving Southampton County
Electric utilities serving Southampton 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 |
| Mecklenburg Electric CooperativeCooperative | 32,009 | 14.32¢/kWh | $150/mo |
| Prince George Electric CoopCooperative | 12,474 | 13.52¢/kWh | $188/mo |
| Community Electric CoopCooperative | 12,106 | Not reported | Not reported |
| City of Franklin - (VA)Municipal | 5,722 | Not reported | Not reported |
Power plants in Southampton County
175 MW of operating capacity
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| Plant | Fuel | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Southampton Solar, LLC | Solar | 100 MW |
| Southampton Power Station | Biomass | 71.1 MW |
| Nottoway Diesel Generating Facility | Petroleum | 4.0 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 Southampton County?
- Virginia Electric & Power Co, Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative, Prince George Electric Coop and 2 more report serving Southampton County to EIA. Check your bill or address with the utility to confirm which one serves you.
- Are there power plants in Southampton County?
- Yes. Southampton County has 3 operating power plants with 175 MW of capacity. The largest is Southampton Solar, LLC (100 MW, solar).