How Southside Electric Coop compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs Southside Electric Coop, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince George Electric Coop | 13.05 | 10,954 | -2.43 | -$262 |
| Dominion Energy Virginia | 14.09 | 2,383,548 | -1.38 | -$149 |
| Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative | 14.50 | 30,016 | -0.97 | -$105 |
| City of Danville | 15.01 | 37,781 | -0.47 | -$51 |
| Southside Electric Coop, Inc (this page) | 15.48 | 56,846 | — | — |
| Central Virginia Electric Coop | 16.14 | 34,893 | +0.67 | +$72 |
| Appalachian Power Co | 17.02 | 465,283 | +1.54 | +$166 |
6 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with Southside Electric Coop. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than Southside Electric Coop customers at the same usage. Territories are fixed by address — these gaps measure cost differences between areas, not options you can pick between.
Where Southside Electric Coop customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | Southside Electric Coop premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dinwiddie | Prince George Electric Coop | 13.05 | +$262 |
| Prince George | Prince George Electric Coop | 13.05 | +$262 |
| Sussex | Prince George Electric Coop | 13.05 | +$262 |
| Amelia | Dominion Energy Virginia | 14.09 | +$149 |
| Appomattox | Dominion Energy Virginia | 14.09 | +$149 |
| Bedford | Dominion Energy Virginia | 14.09 | +$149 |
| Brunswick | Dominion Energy Virginia | 14.09 | +$149 |
| Buckingham | Dominion Energy Virginia | 14.09 | +$149 |
Multiple utilities in one county means adjoining territories, not household choice — you cannot switch wires companies. Showing the 8 highest-premium counties of 18 served.
Rate trend and size
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average price, ¢/kWh | 15.02 | 15.48 | +3.0% |
| Residential customers | 56,366 | 56,846 | +0.9% |
Ownership: Cooperative. Statewide context: Virginia electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a Southside Electric Coop bill
Virginia is a regulated retail market — Southside Electric Coop customers cannot choose a different supplier; rates are set in utility-commission proceedings. Official information: scc.virginia.gov.
Counties served (VA, EIA-861 2024)
Amelia · Appomattox · Bedford · Brunswick · Buckingham · Campbell · Charlotte · Chesterfield · Cumberland · Dinwiddie · Lunenburg · Mecklenburg · Nottoway · Pittsylvania · Powhatan · Prince Edward · Prince George · Sussex
Head-to-head comparisons
- Dominion Energy Virginia vs Southside Electric Coop, Inc
- Appalachian Power Co vs Southside Electric Coop, Inc
Questions people ask
- Is Southside Electric Coop, Inc more expensive than other Virginia utilities?
- Southside Electric Coop, Inc customers paid an average 15.48 cents/kWh in 2024 — 7% above the Virginia volume-weighted average of 14.41 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from Southside Electric Coop, Inc?
- No — distribution territory is fixed by address and Virginia has no residential supplier shopping. Rate changes go through the state utility commission (scc.virginia.gov).
- How many customers does Southside Electric Coop, Inc have?
- 56,846 residential customers in Virginia in 2024 across 18 counties, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: co-op.