Virginia electric rates and bill calculators
In November 2026, 1,000 kWh costs from $145.29 on NOVEC (Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative) to $178.72 on Dominion Energy Virginia (4 utilities with a complete bill), before sales tax. That is 14.5¢ to 17.9¢ per kWh with all the charges of the tariff. Select your utility to calculate your own bill. Each calculator uses the tariff of the utility. The Virginia State Corporation Commission approves these tariffs.
- 4 utilities
- Average bill in 2025: $163.05 a month
- Rates checked October 17, 2026
Utilities in Virginia
What 1,000 kWh costs in Virginia (November 2026)
The same bill on the tariff of each utility: 1,000 kWh in a 30-day November billing period, before sales tax. The most expensive utility is first. Compare all 92 utilities.
| Utility | 1,000 kWh | Per kWh | Change from October |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominion Energy VirginiaSchedule 1 · winter rates | $178.72 | 17.87¢ | $0.00 |
| Appalachian Power (Virginia)Schedule R.S. | $169.85 | 16.98¢ | $0.00 |
| Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC)Schedule A-1 · October to May rates · Single-phase service ($16.50 access charge) | $169.21 | 16.92¢ | $0.00 |
| NOVEC (Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative)Schedule R-1 | $145.29 | 14.53¢ | $0.00 |
Rate increase requests: Appalachian Power (Virginia) (PUR-2026-00044). See pending rate increases.
See all Virginia electric utilities with their average bills, including the ones without a calculator on this site yet.
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Average electric bill in Virginia
In 2025, the average home in Virginia used 1,067 kWh a month and paid $163.05 a month (15.3¢ per kWh). The U.S. average was $150.68 (874 kWh, 17.2¢ per kWh). These are yearly averages from the EIA-861 data of the U.S. Energy Information Administration. See the average electric bill in Virginia by utility and by month, the average bill in each state, the average bill of an apartment, business electricity rates in Virginia and natural gas bills in Virginia. To turn watts or kWh into dollars at the Virginia price, use the electricity cost calculator.
| Utility | Homes | kWh a month | Price per kWh | Average bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Power (Virginia) | 467,581 | 1,084 | 17.2¢ | $186.00 |
| Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) | 172,883 | 1,195 | 15.5¢ | $185.19 |
| Dominion Energy Virginia | 2,408,901 | 1,038 | 15.2¢ | $157.75 |
| NOVEC (Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative) | 169,027 | 1,142 | 12.6¢ | $143.90 |
The average bill is different from the 1,000 kWh bill above: it uses the real average kWh of each utility's homes and the rates of 2025.
The same bill in each month of the year
1,000 kWh in a 30-day billing period, calculated for each month with the rates in the tariff for that month. Only the rates change, not the kWh, so the difference comes from seasonal rates and monthly charges. The largest difference is first.
| Utility | Lowest month | Highest month | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC)Schedule A-1 | $169.21January | $175.22June | $6.01 |
| Dominion Energy VirginiaSchedule 1 | $178.72January | $183.50June | $4.78 |
| Appalachian Power (Virginia)Schedule R.S. | $169.85January | $169.85January | $0.00 |
| NOVEC (Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative)Schedule R-1 | $145.29January | $145.29January | $0.00 |
How electricity prices work in Virginia
- Your address decides your utility. The tariff of that utility gives the price of each kWh and the monthly charges.
- Tiers. Dominion Energy Virginia and Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) charge a different price for the kWh above a limit, so a month with more kWh has a different average price.
- Not in the calculations. Sales tax, city fees and discount programs are not in the tables on this page. The calculator of each utility shows them where the tariff gives them.
What is the average electric bill in Virginia?
In 2025, the average home in Virginia used 1,067 kWh a month and paid $163.05 a month, 15.3¢ per kWh, from the EIA-861 data of the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The U.S. average was $150.68 (874 kWh, 17.2¢ per kWh). Your own bill depends on your utility and your kWh.
How much is a 1,000 kWh electric bill in Virginia?
In November 2026, 1,000 kWh costs from $145.29 on NOVEC (Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative) to $178.72 on Dominion Energy Virginia (4 utilities with a complete bill), before sales tax. That is 14.5¢ to 17.9¢ per kWh with all the charges of the tariff. The bill is for a 30-day billing period at the standard residential rate of each utility.
Which Virginia utility has the lowest electric rates?
Of the 4 utilities in the table, NOVEC (Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative) has the lowest bill for 1,000 kWh in November 2026 ($145.29). You cannot select your utility: it is the utility that serves your address. The order can change with the season and with your kWh.
Why is my electric bill higher in some months in Virginia?
Many tariffs have seasonal rates or charges that change each month. With the same 1,000 kWh, the Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) bill is $175.22 in June and $169.21 in January. Homes also use more kWh for heating and cooling, which adds to the bill. The table of each month on this page shows the difference for each utility.
Who sets electric rates in Virginia?
The Virginia State Corporation Commission approves the rates of Appalachian Power (Virginia), Dominion Energy Virginia, NOVEC (Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative) and Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC). Each calculator on this site uses the approved tariff of the utility.
This list shows only the utilities with checked tariffs. Some homes in Virginia get electricity from an electric cooperative or a city utility. We do not have these tariffs yet. Send the name of your utility to contactus@utilityratecalc.com.
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State regulator: Virginia State Corporation Commission.