The Roanoke Valley is served by Appalachian Power Co., part of American Electric Power, which provides the region some of the lowest electric rates in the country. | | Monthly Bill for 75 kW, 30,000 kWh/Month | | Roanoke Valley | American Electric Power | $1,274 | -- | | Atlanta | Georgia Power | $1,814 | +42.4% | | Greenville, SC | Duke Power | $1,683 | +32.1% | | Charlotte, NC | Duke Power | $1,765 | +38.5% | | Richmond, VA | Dominion Virginia Power | $1,842 | +44.6% | | Raleigh, NC | Carolina Power & Light | $2,241 | +75.9% |
Source: Edison Electric Institute, Winter 2004 Rates |