Utility Providers in North Shore, Virginia

North Shore is served by 34 utility providers across 5 categories covering 2 ZIP codes in Bedford County.

Bedford County · Updated April 2026

Utility rates in North Shore vs. US average

Electricity
15.3¢/kWh
↓ 7% below US average (16.5¢)
↑ 6% 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 North Shore-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 North Shore

Electricity$150-$199 (14.9¢–15.9¢/kWh)
Natural gas$100-$149
Water & sewer~$36/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 North Shore heats its homes

1%
77%
22%

1% natural gas · 77% electricity · 22% other fuels

Electric rates in North Shore

Residential rates range from 14.9¢ to 15.9¢ per kWh.

North Shore
15.4¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include Appalachian Power Co, Southside Electric Coop, Inc, Virginia Electric & Power Co.

This is 7% 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 North Shore

North Shore has strong broadband coverage.

Shentel
10,000 Mbps
Fiber / Cable
Xfinity
1,200 Mbps
Cable
lumos
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
RiverStreet
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
ZiTEL
960 Mbps
Fiber

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

Electric 3 providers

Appalachian Power Co
Southside Electric Coop, Inc
Virginia Electric & Power Co

Natural Gas 2 providers

Columbia Gas Of Virginia
Roanoke Gas Company

Water 18 providers

BEDFORD REGIONAL WATER AUTHORITY (BRWA)
CHAMBLISSBURG MHC
HARBOR RIDGE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC
HARDY ROAD TRAILER PARK, SECTION 2
HILLCREST MOBILE HOME PARK
MONTVALE WATER, INC.
MOUNTAIN VIEW SHORES
NININGER WATERWORKS
PARADISE POINT ESTATES
RIDGEVIEW VILLAGE
SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE WTP
STALLION RUN ESTATES
STEWARTSVILLE CONSECUTIVE
TIMBER RIDGE SUBDIVISION
TWIN OAKS MOBILE HOME PARK
VALLEY MILLS CROSSING
WOODHAVEN NURSING HOME

Sewer 1 provider

BEDFORD COUNTY SCHOOLS - STAUNTON RIVER HS

Internet 10 providers

AT&T
Fixed Wireless up to 25 Mbps
Brightspeed
Fiber / DSL up to 940 Mbps
lumos
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
RiverStreet
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
Shentel
Fiber / Cable up to 10,000 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 25 Mbps
UNITED STATES CELLULAR CORPORATION
Fixed Wireless up to 25 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 300 Mbps
Xfinity
Cable up to 1,200 Mbps
ZiTEL
Fiber up to 960 Mbps

ZIP codes in North Shore, 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.