Virginia Electricity Rates & Average Bill
Residential price per kWh, average monthly bill, trend, and the utilities behind the numbers — June 2026 EIA data.
The average residential electric bill in Virginia is $185.25/month at 17.22¢/kWh — the 11th highest of 51 tracked.
Where Virginia rates are heading
Residential price per kWh, last 12 months and the 5-year view.
Average bill, month by month
Last 24 months of residential bills (revenue ÷ customers).
| Month | Avg bill | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | $185.25 | 17.22¢/kWh |
| May 2026 | $145.87 | 17.61¢/kWh |
| April 2026 | $129.95 | 17.38¢/kWh |
| March 2026 | $154.06 | 17.05¢/kWh |
| February 2026 | $209.24 | 15.96¢/kWh |
| January 2026 | $239.51 | 15.87¢/kWh |
| December 2025 | $205.68 | 15.27¢/kWh |
| November 2025 | $141.61 | 15.94¢/kWh |
| October 2025 | $125.22 | 16.36¢/kWh |
| September 2025 | $144.36 | 16.62¢/kWh |
| August 2025 | $169.46 | 15.83¢/kWh |
| July 2025 | $216.38 | 15.78¢/kWh |
| June 2025 | $174.59 | 15.23¢/kWh |
| May 2025 | $123.23 | 15.26¢/kWh |
| April 2025 | $118.44 | 15.28¢/kWh |
| March 2025 | $140.13 | 14.89¢/kWh |
| February 2025 | $170.94 | 14.22¢/kWh |
| January 2025 | $226.95 | 13.94¢/kWh |
| December 2024 | $180.36 | 14.37¢/kWh |
| November 2024 | $122.81 | 14.73¢/kWh |
| October 2024 | $113.26 | 14.79¢/kWh |
| September 2024 | $132.93 | 15.24¢/kWh |
| August 2024 | $170.47 | 14.17¢/kWh |
| July 2024 | $186.59 | 14.17¢/kWh |
Largest utilities in Virginia
Biggest residential customer bases (EIA-861), with their annual average bill next to the state's latest month.
| Utility | Res. customers | Avg bill | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Electric & Power Co | 2,383,548 | $141.63/mo | 14.09¢/kWh |
| Appalachian Power Co | 465,283 | $178.32/mo | 17.02¢/kWh |
| Rappahannock Electric Coop | 169,489 | $170.46/mo | 14.89¢/kWh |
| Northern Virginia Elec Coop | 167,274 | $132.36/mo | 11.57¢/kWh |
| Shenandoah Valley Elec Coop | 85,281 | $160.97/mo | 13.81¢/kWh |
| Southside Electric Coop, Inc | 56,846 | $171.45/mo | 15.48¢/kWh |
| City of Danville - (VA) | 37,781 | $149.24/mo | 15.01¢/kWh |
| Central Virginia Electric Coop | 34,893 | $191.14/mo | 16.14¢/kWh |
| A & N Electric Coop | 33,096 | $120.66/mo | 13.02¢/kWh |
| Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative | 30,016 | $141.06/mo | 14.5¢/kWh |
| Kentucky Utilities Co | 22,669 | $170.75/mo | 14.28¢/kWh |
| City of Harrisonburg - (VA) | 18,089 | $106.53/mo | 11.36¢/kWh |
| Northern Neck Elec Coop, Inc | 17,991 | $181.68/mo | 16.12¢/kWh |
| City of Manassas - (VA) | 13,947 | $115.49/mo | 11.63¢/kWh |
| Bristol Virginia Utilities | 13,633 | $131.51/mo | 10.99¢/kWh |
| BARC Electric Coop Inc | 12,010 | $127.05/mo | 14.33¢/kWh |
| City of Salem - (VA) | 11,298 | $139.02/mo | 15.11¢/kWh |
| Prince George Electric Coop | 10,954 | $169.62/mo | 13.05¢/kWh |
| Community Electric Coop | 9,334 | $180.64/mo | 12.26¢/kWh |
| Town of Front Royal | 6,656 | $134.82/mo | 11.87¢/kWh |
Utility figures are 2024 annual averages (EIA-861) — not directly comparable to the state's monthly figure.
Estimate your bill in Virginia
Your usage × the latest average rate. Fixed charges, demand charges, and utility-specific rates vary — this is the benchmark, not an invoice.
How Virginia compares next door
Neighboring states, latest average residential bill.
| State | Avg bill | vs Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland · side-by-side | $201.18/mo | +$15.93 vs Virginia |
| West Virginia · side-by-side | $149.26/mo | −$35.99 vs Virginia |
| Kentucky · side-by-side | $160.20/mo | −$25.06 vs Virginia |
| Tennessee · side-by-side | $168.28/mo | −$16.97 vs Virginia |
| North Carolina · side-by-side | $165.83/mo | −$19.42 vs Virginia |
| District of Columbia · side-by-side | $144.98/mo | −$40.28 vs Virginia |
Cities in Virginia
Average-bill guides for the largest cities we track.
Common questions
Answered from the data on this page.
What is the average electric bill in Virginia?
The average residential electric bill in Virginia was $185.25 per month as of June 2026, based on EIA retail-sales data — about $2,223.02 per year.
How much does electricity cost per kWh in Virginia?
Residential electricity in Virginia averaged 17.22¢ per kWh as of June 2026 (EIA). Rates vary by utility and season; this is the state residential average.
Why is my electric bill so high in Virginia?
Bills are usage × rate. Average residential usage in Virginia runs about 1,076 kWh per month; at the state average of 17.22¢/kWh that is roughly $185.25 before fixed fees and taxes. Heating or cooling months push usage — and bills — above that average.
Is electricity cheaper in neighboring states?
Neighboring states compared, average residential bill: Maryland $201.18 · West Virginia $149.26 · Kentucky $160.20 · Tennessee $168.28 · North Carolina $165.83 · District of Columbia $144.98 — versus Virginia at $185.25.
Data: EIA residential retail-sales series (Forms EIA-826/861/861M), through June 2026; utility table: EIA-861 2024 annual. Averages are computed values — see methodology. Rates change by utility, plan, and season.