Electricity rates in Virginia
See the latest average electricity prices in Virginia and estimate your bill with a calculator prefilled with the local residential rate.
$0.18
per kWh · EIA, Jul 2026
Residential
$0.18
per kWh
Commercial
$0.12
per kWh
Industrial
$0.10
per kWh
vs US average
-4%
cheaper
Price rank
#20
of 51 (1 = highest)
Avg monthly bill
$155
at 886 kWh typical usage
How Virginia compares
Residential price per kWh vs the national average and the cheapest/most expensive states.
Typical electric bills by home size in Virginia
Estimated energy cost at Virginia's average residential rate of $0.18/kWh, before fixed charges and tax.
| Home size | Typical usage | Monthly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom apartment | ≈ 550 kWh/mo | $96.52 | $1,158.3/yr |
| 2-bedroom home | ≈ 700 kWh/mo | $122.85 | $1,474.2/yr |
| 3-bedroom house | ≈ 900 kWh/mo | $157.95 | $1,895.4/yr |
| 4-bedroom house | ≈ 1150 kWh/mo | $201.83 | $2,421.9/yr |
Virginia electricity bill calculator
Prefilled with Virginia's average residential rate. Adjust usage, add fixed charges, or switch to a tiered tariff.
$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.
Electricity rates in Virginia: common questions
Virginia's average residential electricity price is $0.18 per kWh (EIA, Jul 2026) — about 4% below the US average of $0.18. That ranks #20 of 51 states by residential price (1 = most expensive).
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