Residential electricity prices in 24517 in April 2025 averaged approximately 15.43 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 12% less than the national average rate of 17.45 ¢/kWh (April 2025). [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 March 2024 to March 2025 - residential electricity prices in 24517 increased approximately 2%, from 14.66 ¢/kWh to 15.02 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in 24517 in April 2025 averaged 21.32 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 33% more than the national average rate of 16.05 $/Mcf (April 2025). [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 17%, from 14.82 $/Mcf (March 2024) to 17.38 $/Mcf (March 2025). [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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