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.
$0.17
per kWh · EIA, Jun 2026
Residential
$0.17
per kWh
Commercial
$0.11
per kWh
Industrial
$0.09
per kWh
vs US average
-6%
cheaper
Price rank
#22
of 51 (1 = highest)
Avg monthly bill
$153
at 886 kWh typical usage
How Virginia compares
Residential price per kWh vs the national average and the cheapest/most expensive states.
Sample monthly bills in Virginia
Estimated energy cost at Virginia's average residential rate (before fixed charges and tax).
500 kWh / month
$86.10
≈ $1,033.2/year
900 kWh / month
$154.98
≈ $1,859.76/year
1200 kWh / month
$206.64
≈ $2,479.68/year
Virginia electricity bill calculator
Prefilled with Virginia's average residential rate. Adjust usage, add fixed charges, or switch to a tiered tariff.
$113.32
600 kWh · ≈ $3.72/day
Per day
$3.72
Per year
$1,359.84
7,200 kWh/yr
Cost breakdown
- Energy91%
- Fixed charge9%
Estimate only. Check your official utility bill for exact charges.
About electricity prices in Virginia
What the rate includes
The figures above are EIA average retail prices — the total revenue utilities collect divided by kWh sold. Your own rate depends on your utility, plan, and usage tier, so treat this as a Virginia benchmark.
Lowering your bill
The fastest wins are usually heating, cooling, and water heating. Use the appliance calculator to find your biggest energy users, then shift heavy usage off-peak if your plan supports it.
Other states
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