Residential electricity prices in Appalachia, VA in September 2025 averaged approximately 16.62 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 8% less than the national average rate of 18.07 ¢/kWh (September 2025). [1]
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See how electricity costs in Appalachia differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from August 2024 to August 2025 - residential electricity prices in Appalachia increased approximately 13%, from 14.17 ¢/kWh to 16.01 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Appalachia in September 2025 averaged 0.00 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 100% less than the national average rate of 24.56 $/Mcf (September 2025). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Appalachia natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare Appalachia natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Appalachia (Virginia) increased approximately 9%, from 24.69 $/Mcf (August 2024) to 26.89 $/Mcf (August 2025). [2]
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The town of Appalachia (Virginia) has an average annual solar radiation value of 4.91 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Appalachia 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 Appalachia solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Appalachia 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 town of Appalachia, VA in Wise County has an approximate population of 1,754. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in Appalachia, VA, or for other information related to utilities in Appalachia, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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