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Virginia electricity rates by utility, 2025
Virginia homes paid an average of 15.28¢ per kWh in 2025, the 25th lowest of 51 (50 states and D.C.), and used 1,067 kWh a month for an average bill of $163. Among full-service utilities, averages ran from 11.51¢ (City of Harrisonburg (VA)) to 18.43¢ (Virginia Tech Electric Service).
- 15.28¢Avg residential ¢/kWh (2025)+0.87¢ (+6.0%) vs 2024
- $163Avg monthly billU.S.: $151
- 1,067 kWhAvg monthly useU.S.: 874 kWh
- 17.64¢August 2026 (preliminary)August 2025: 15.85¢
How Virginia compares
- U.S. residential average, 2025: 17.23¢ per kWh and $151 a month. Virginia is 11% below it.
- Change since 2024: +0.87¢ (+6.0%) per kWh (U.S.: +0.76¢ (+4.6%)).
- August 2026 (preliminary): 17.64¢ per kWh, against 15.85¢ in August 2025 (+1.79¢ (+11.3%)).
Every Virginia provider with residential customers
| Provider | Type | Customers | ¢/kWh | Avg bill | Change vs 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Electric & Power Co | Full-service utility | 2,408,901 | 15.20¢ | $158 | +1.10¢ (+7.8%) |
| Appalachian Power Co | Full-service utility | 467,581 | 17.16¢ | $186 | +0.15¢ (+0.9%) |
| Rappahannock Electric Coop | Full-service utility | 172,883 | 15.49¢ | $185 | +0.61¢ (+4.1%) |
| Northern Virginia Elec Coop | Full-service utility | 169,027 | 12.60¢ | $144 | +1.03¢ (+8.9%) |
| Shenandoah Valley Elec Coop | Full-service utility | 86,656 | 14.49¢ | $174 | +0.68¢ (+5.0%) |
| Southside Electric Coop, Inc | Full-service utility | 57,305 | 15.48¢ | $180 | no change |
| City of Danville (VA) | Full-service utility | 38,226 | 15.81¢ | $162 | +0.80¢ (+5.3%) |
| Central Virginia Electric Coop | Full-service utility | 35,353 | 16.16¢ | $200 | +0.01¢ (+0.1%) |
| A & N Electric Coop | Full-service utility | 33,035 | 14.40¢ | $143 | +1.38¢ (+10.6%) |
| Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative | Full-service utility | 30,077 | 14.32¢ | $150 | −0.18¢ (-1.2%) |
| Kentucky Utilities Co | Full-service utility | 22,759 | 15.32¢ | $190 | +1.03¢ (+7.2%) |
| Northern Neck Elec Coop, Inc | Full-service utility | 18,199 | 16.01¢ | $192 | −0.11¢ (-0.7%) |
| City of Harrisonburg (VA) | Full-service utility | 18,133 | 11.51¢ | $112 | +0.15¢ (+1.3%) |
| City of Manassas (VA) | Full-service utility | 13,945 | 12.31¢ | $136 | +0.68¢ (+5.8%) |
| Bristol Virginia Utilities | Full-service utility | 13,648 | 11.62¢ | $144 | +0.63¢ (+5.8%) |
| City of Salem (VA) | Full-service utility | 11,426 | 15.51¢ | $147 | +0.40¢ (+2.6%) |
| Prince George Electric Coop | Full-service utility | 10,917 | 13.52¢ | $188 | +0.47¢ (+3.6%) |
| Powell Valley Electric Coop | Full-service utility | 6,571 | 12.13¢ | $140 | +0.72¢ (+6.3%) |
| Virginia Tech Electric Service | Full-service utility | 5,750 | 18.43¢ | $148 | +1.25¢ (+7.3%) |
Sources
- U.S. Energy Information Administration, Annual Electric Power Industry Report, Form EIA-861, 2025 final data (f8612025.zip, file dated October 7, 2026): Sales to Ultimate Customers, Average Monthly Bill and Service Territory tables.
- EIA Form EIA-861, 2024 final data (f8612024.zip, file dated December 4, 2025), for the 2024 comparison.
- EIA Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A (average price by state, August 2026 and August 2025; 2026 values are preliminary), file dated October 22, 2026.
Average price = residential revenue ÷ residential kWh sold, as reported to EIA. It includes fixed monthly charges, taxes passed through in revenue and seasonal tiers, averaged over the year. Your own rate depends on your tariff and usage.