Question 1

What is the average electricity rate in Virginia?

Accepted Answer

The average residential electricity rate in Virginia is 17.05¢ per kWh. Commercial customers pay an average of 10.16¢ per kWh and industrial customers pay 10.25¢ per kWh.

Question 2

How much is the average electric bill in Virginia?

Accepted Answer

The average residential electric bill in Virginia is about $154 per month, reflecting average monthly usage of 904 kWh at a residential rate of 17.05¢ per kWh.

Question 3

Is electricity expensive in Virginia?

Accepted Answer

At 17.05¢ per kWh, Virginia's residential electricity rate is 9.5% lower than the U.S. average of 18.83¢ per kWh. That makes it the 30th-cheapest of 51 states and DC ranked by residential price.

Question 4

Can I choose my electricity provider in Virginia?

Accepted Answer

Virginia has a deregulated electricity market, but residential choice is currently limited — most households receive default service from their local utility at a regulated rate. Your utility continues to deliver power and handle outages regardless of supplier.