Average Electric Bill in Virginia
The typical Virginia household pays $155.49 a month for electricity. See the numbers by home size, compare with the US average, and estimate your own bill.
$155.49
886 kWh × 0.18 $/kWh (EIA, Jul 2026)
Residential rate
$0.18
per kWh
vs US average bill
-4%
cheaper
Bill rank
#20
of 51 (1 = highest)
Average bill by home size in Virginia
Same Virginia rate, different home sizes. Typical usage figures are national estimates — open a size to see the full breakdown.
Virginia electricity bill calculator
Prefilled with Virginia's average residential rate. Enter your own usage or appliance power to see how your bill compares.
$115.3
600 kWh · ≈ $3.79/day
Per day
$3.79
Per year
$1,383.6
7,200 kWh/yr
Cost breakdown
- Energy91%
- Fixed charge9%
Estimate only. Check your official utility bill for exact charges.
About electricity bills in Virginia
What the average includes
The average above is energy cost only: typical household usage × Virginia's average residential rate from the EIA. Utilities also add a fixed monthly service charge and, in some areas, tax — expect real bills to run $10–$25 higher.
Lowering your bill
The fastest wins are heating, cooling, and water heating — usually half the bill combined. Use the savings planner to size up LED, thermostat, and appliance changes before spending money.
Average electric bills in Virginia: common questions
The average Virginia household pays about $155.49 a month, based on typical usage of 886 kWh at the state average residential rate of 0.18 $/kWh (EIA, Jul 2026). Larger homes and heavy AC or heating use push bills above this figure.