Residential electricity prices in Appalachia, VA in March 2026 averaged approximately 17.05 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 9% less than the national average rate of 18.83 ¢/kWh (March 2026). [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 February 2025 to February 2026 - residential electricity prices in Appalachia increased approximately 12%, from 14.22 ¢/kWh to 15.96 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Appalachia in March 2026 averaged 18.75 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately INF% more than the national average rate of $/Mcf (March 2026). [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 14%, from 14.56 $/Mcf (February 2025) to 16.66 $/Mcf (February 2026). [2]
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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]
→ k/m/d: kilowatt hours per square meter per day.
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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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