Residential electricity prices in Buchanan, VA in August 2025 averaged approximately 16.01 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 9% less than the national average rate of 17.62 ¢/kWh (August 2025). [1]
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See how electricity costs in Buchanan differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from July 2024 to July 2025 - residential electricity prices in Buchanan increased approximately 12%, from 14.17 ¢/kWh to 15.93 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Buchanan in August 2025 averaged 26.89 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 0% more than the national average rate of 26.88 $/Mcf (August 2025). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Buchanan natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare Buchanan natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Buchanan (Virginia) increased approximately 7%, from 26.51 $/Mcf (July 2024) to 28.25 $/Mcf (July 2025). [2]
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The town of Buchanan (Virginia) has an average annual solar radiation value of 5.06 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Buchanan 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 Buchanan solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Buchanan 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 Buchanan, VA in Botetourt County has an approximate population of 1,178. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in Buchanan, VA, or for other information related to utilities in Buchanan, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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