Utility Providers in Phenix, Virginia

Phenix is served by 15 utility providers across 4 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Charlotte County.

Charlotte County · Updated April 2026

Utility rates in Phenix vs. US average

Electricity
14.5¢/kWh
↓ 12% below US average (16.5¢)
Natural gas
$15.40/Mcf
↑ 6% above US average
Local electricity rate from NREL Utility Rate Database (2023), averaged across Phenix-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 Phenix

Electricity$150-$199 (13.9¢–15.0¢/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 Phenix heats its homes

47%
53%

47% electricity · 53% other fuels

Electric rates in Phenix

Residential rates range from 13.9¢ to 15.0¢ per kWh.

Phenix
14.4¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

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

This is 12% 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 Phenix

Phenix has strong broadband coverage.

Kinex Telecom
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
RiverStreet
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
Shentel
1,000 Mbps
Cable
Verizon
300 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile
25 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

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

Electric 3 providers

Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative
Southside Electric Coop, Inc
Virginia Electric & Power Co

Natural Gas 1 provider

Columbia Gas Of Virginia

Water 4 providers

CHARLOTTE COURTHOUSE, TOWN OF
DRAKES BRANCH, TOWN OF
KEYSVILLE, TOWN OF
PHENIX, TOWN OF

Internet 7 providers

Brightspeed
DSL up to 10 Mbps
Kinex Telecom
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
RiverStreet
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
Shentel
Cable up to 1,000 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

ZIP codes in Phenix, 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.