Utility Providers in New Castle, Virginia

New Castle is served by 12 utility providers across 4 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Craig County.

Craig County · Updated April 2026

Utility rates in New Castle vs. US average

Electricity
15.9¢/kWh
≈ About US average (16.5¢)
↑ 10% above VA state average (14.4¢)
Natural gas
$15.40/Mcf
↑ 6% above US average
Local electricity rate from NREL Utility Rate Database (2023), averaged across New Castle-area providers. State and US electric averages from EIA Form 861 (2024). Natural gas prices from EIA Form 176 (2024, $/Mcf). US avg electricity: 16.5¢/kWh · US avg gas: $14.50/Mcf.

Typical monthly utility bills in New Castle

Electricity$150-$199 (15.9¢–15.9¢/kWh)
Natural gas$200-$249
Water & sewer~$28/month

Figures from U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates, reflecting households that pay utilities separately from rent. In dense urban areas where heat or hot water is often included in rent, these numbers represent the subset of residents who pay directly.

How New Castle heats its homes

1%
64%
35%

1% natural gas · 64% electricity · 35% other fuels

Electric rates in New Castle

Residential rates range from 15.9¢ to 15.9¢ per kWh.

New Castle
15.9¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

New Castle is served by Appalachian Power Co, a investor owned utility.

This is 4% below the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

Note: Virginia has a competitive electricity market — you may be able to choose your supplier.

Internet providers in New Castle

New Castle has strong broadband coverage.

TDS Telecom
8,000 Mbps
Fiber / DSL
lumos
5,000 Mbps
Fiber
Bee Online Advantage
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
Citizens Telephone Cooperative
1,000 Mbps
Fiber / Cable
Pembroke Telephone Cooperative
1,000 Mbps
Fiber / DSL

Availability varies by address. Based on FCC Broadband Data Collection filings.

Electric 1 provider

Appalachian Power Co

Water 1 provider

CRAIG-NEW CASTLE PSA

Sewer 1 provider

CRAIG NEW CASTLE PSA WWT PLANT

Internet 9 providers

AT&T
Fixed Wireless up to 25 Mbps
Bee Online Advantage
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
Citizens Telephone Cooperative
Fiber / Cable up to 1,000 Mbps
lumos
Fiber up to 5,000 Mbps
Pembroke Telephone Cooperative
Fiber / DSL up to 1,000 Mbps
RIVERSTREET
Fiber / DSL up to 1,000 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
TDS Telecom
Fiber / DSL up to 8,000 Mbps
UNITED STATES CELLULAR CORPORATION
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps

ZIP codes in New Castle, VA

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Disclaimer: Provider information is sourced from federal databases including HIFLD, EPA SDWIS, FCC Broadband Data, and EIA-861. Utility cost estimates are from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Local electric rates are based on 2023 NREL Utility Rate Database data; state and US averages are from EIA Form 861 (2024). Coverage areas are approximate and may not reflect recent changes. Please verify directly with your provider.

Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau, NREL, EIA-861, HIFLD, EPA, FCC. Last updated: April 2026.