Residential electricity prices in 24517 in February 2026 averaged approximately 15.96 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 10% less than the national average rate of 17.65 ¢/kWh (February 2026). [1]
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See how electricity costs in 24517 differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from January 2025 to January 2026 - residential electricity prices in 24517 increased approximately 14%, from 13.94 ¢/kWh to 15.87 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in 24517 in February 2026 averaged 16.66 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 11% more than the national average rate of 15.07 $/Mcf (February 2026). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Altavista natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare 24517 (Altavista, VA) natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Altavista (Virginia) increased approximately 23%, from 13.28 $/Mcf (January 2025) to 16.34 $/Mcf (January 2026). [2]
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The ZIP code of 24517 (Altavista, VA) has an average annual solar radiation value of 5.26 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Altavista values to both low and high values in the U.S. overall: [3]
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See the chart below for a comparison of Altavista solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Altavista levels against both 1) low average solar radition levels (WA) and also 2) high average solar radiation levels (NV). [3]
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The ZIP code 24517 is associated with the city of Altavista, VA in Campbell County. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in 24517, or for other information related to utilities in Virginia, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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