Virginia Electricity Rates and Average Bill
Data through June 2026 (the latest month EIA has published) · Updated September 03, 2026
As of June 2026, the average residential electricity rate in Virginia is 17.22¢/kWh (the 22nd-highest in the U.S.) and the average monthly bill is $185.25, per EIA data. That rate is 1.1¢ below the U.S. average of 18.34¢/kWh.
Rate trend, last three years
View this chart as a table (last 12 months)
| Month | Rate (¢/kWh) | Avg bill ($/mo) | Avg usage (kWh/mo) |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2025 | 15.78 | 216.38 | 1371 |
| August 2025 | 15.83 | 169.46 | 1070 |
| September 2025 | 16.62 | 144.36 | 869 |
| October 2025 | 16.36 | 125.22 | 766 |
| November 2025 | 15.94 | 141.61 | 889 |
| December 2025 | 15.27 | 205.68 | 1347 |
| January 2026 | 15.87 | 239.51 | 1509 |
| February 2026 | 15.96 | 209.24 | 1311 |
| March 2026 | 17.05 | 154.06 | 904 |
| April 2026 | 17.38 | 129.95 | 748 |
| May 2026 | 17.61 | 145.87 | 828 |
| June 2026 | 17.22 | 185.25 | 1076 |
Virginia vs the U.S. average
| Virginia | U.S. average | |
|---|---|---|
| Rate (June 2026) | 17.22¢/kWh | 18.34¢/kWh |
| Average monthly bill | $185.25 | $170.65 |
| Average monthly usage | 1076 kWh | 930 kWh |
| Rate change, 1 year | +13.1% | +5.0% |
| Rate change, 5 years | +38.8% | +32.6% |
Virginia's average residential rate of 17.22¢/kWh for June 2026 ranks 30th of 51 (1 = lowest). Over the past year the rate moved +13.1% (Virginia) versus +5.0% nationally; over five years, +38.8% versus +32.6% nationally. Average usage of 1076 kWh/month compares with 930 kWh nationally, which is why the bill and rate ranks can differ. For how Virginia's recent increase ranks against every other state (12-month, 3-year and 5-year changes), see electricity rate increases by state.
Largest utilities in Virginia
Average effective rates and bills for Virginia's largest utilities, from EIA Form 861-M (June 2026). Or find yours by ZIP code.
| Utility | Rate (¢/kWh) | Avg bill ($/mo) | Avg usage (kWh/mo) | Residential customers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Electric & Power Co | 18.34 | 196.28 | 1,070 | 2,428,899 |
| Appalachian Power Co | 14.00 | 138.36 | 988 | 469,234 |
| Rappahannock Electric Coop | 17.63 | 190.17 | 1,078 | 173,896 |
| Shenandoah Valley Elec Coop | 17.42 | 180.58 | 1,037 | 88,061 |
Average bill = rate × average usage. Utilities with similar rates can show very different average bills because their customers' average usage differs (housing mix, heating fuel, climate).
Estimate a bill at Virginia rates
Worked example: 1,000 kWh at Virginia's average rate of 17.22¢/kWh is about $172.20. The state's actual average usage is 1076 kWh/month, which is what produces the $185.25 average bill. These are average effective rates including all charges; your utility's tariff will differ.
Wondering what's behind rising rates nationally? See Why is my electric bill so high?, our data-led explainer on demand growth, data centers, and grid costs. Also: Virginia gas prices and why they are what they are, and the cheapest way to heat a home by fuel and state.
Source: EIA retail sales data (residential sector, monthly), published with roughly a two-month lag. Rate = revenue ÷ sales; bill = revenue ÷ customers. We do not project unpublished months. See methodology.