Bedford Electric
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About Bedford Electric
Bedford Electric is headquartered in Bedford, Virginia and it serves the population who live there. Bedford Electric's customers purchase electricity for, on average, 14.34 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 2.54% lower than the average state rate of 14.71 cents and 11.58% below the US average of 16.22. They had sales of 165,468 megawatt hours in 2023 sold to end users. Of the megawatt hours they sourced, 52,848 of them were generated by plants owned by Bedford Electric and 121,226 megawatt hours were purchased by way of the wholesale electricity market. Through sales to retail customers , The company made $21,229,300 in 2023.
The average monthly residential electric bill for a customer of Bedford Electric is $175.68 per month. Bedford Electric is the 23rd largest supplier out of 32 electricity companies in the state based on total megawatt hours sold. The company currently does not produce any of the electricity that they sell. Instead, they must purchase that electricity at wholesale rates from other companies and then resell it at a higher rate to end consumers. Electricity generation from sustainable fuel types by the supplier totals 14,006 megawatt hours. This ranks the provider 293rd out of the 3530 we track in the nation.
Bedford Electric currently has a loss of approximately 4.94% of the electricity that they produce. This percentage of loss gives them a ranking of 1035th best out of 3530 providers who report energy loss in the US.
Bedford Electric Rate & Electric Bills
Bedford Electric residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in August.
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Bedford Electric Overview
- Company Type:Municipal
- Headquarters:877 Monroe Street
Bedford, Virginia 24523
United States of America - Director/Superintendent:John Wagner
Bedford Electric Contact
- Website:www.bedfordva.gov
- Customer Service Phone:(540) 587-6071
- Contact Page:www.bedfordva.gov
- Social Media:
Bedford Electric Service
- Rates & Plans:www.bedfordva.gov
- Outage Map:utilisocial.io
- Outage Phone:(540) 587-6071
- States Served:
- Virginia
- Counties Served:
- Bedford County
- Major Cities Served:
- Bedford
- Big Island CDP
Quick Facts About Bedford Electric
Bedford Electric is the 23rd largest producer of megawatt hours from non-renewable fuels in the state.
Consumers of Bedford Electric are faced with an average of 0.92 power outages a year, with an average of 136.82 minutes per outage.
Bedford Electric is 154th out of 3530 providers in the US for total megawatt hours generated from hydroelectric power.
Bedford Electric has the 489th highest total electricity generation in the United States, generating 14,217 megawatt hours.



Energy Loss
Bedford Electric's energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
8,606MWh
1035 National Rank
Grid Reliability
Length & Frequency of Bedford Electric's Power Outages
136.82 min.
vs. national average of 123.49 min.
0.92 outages/yr
vs. national average of 1.44
Power Outages
Currently, 0 customers are being tracked in Bedford Electric.
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Bedford Electric Coverage Map

Bedford Electric State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 7,074 | 23,854,903.24 | 23 | 100% |
Bedford Electric County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford County | 80,848 | 3 | 16.27 | $180.41/mo |
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Bedford Electric FAQ:
When will Bedford Electric power be restored?
Average outage times for Bedford Electric are approximately 136.82 minutes per outage.
What is the average bundled bill for Bedford Electric customers each month?
The average monthly bundled electric bill for customers of Bedford Electric is $175.68. The state average bundled bill is $155.19 and the national average is $155.19.
Who is the CEO of Bedford Electric?
The current CEO of Bedford Electric is John Wagner.
What percentage of Bedford Electric's electricity is generated using renewable fuel sources?
Electric facilities owned by or associated with Bedford Electric produce 98.52% of their electricity from renewable fuel types.
What is the phone number for Bedford Electric?
You can reach Bedford Electric by phone via (540) 587-6071.
What is the average bundled electricity rate for Bedford Electric customers?
Customers of Bedford Electric, on average, have an electricity bundled rate 14.34 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh).
What percentage of Bedford Electric's electricity is produced using nonrenewable fuels?
Electric generation facilities owned by or associated with Bedford Electric produce 1.48% of their electricity from nonrenewable fuel sources.