Electricity in Richmond: rates, bills and utility
Dominion Energy Virginia provides electric service in Richmond. On the Dominion Energy Virginia standard residential rate, 1,000 kWh costs $178.72 in November 2026 (17.9¢ per kWh), before taxes. The average Dominion Energy Virginia home paid $157.75 a month in 2025.
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- Official tariffs and sources
- Checked October 20, 2026
Who provides electricity in Richmond
- Dominion Energy Virginia provides electric service in Richmond. Source.
What electricity costs in Richmond now
The bill for 1,000 kWh in a 30-day November billing period on the standard residential rate of each utility, with all charges of the tariff, before taxes.
| Utility | 1,000 kWh now | Price per kWh now | Average home bill 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominion Energy VirginiaSchedule 1 | $178.72 | 17.9¢ | $157.751,038 kWh, 15.2¢ |
The average home bill is the 2025 average of the utility's homes that bought their power from it (EIA-861 data). The Virginia average was $163.05 a month (1,067 kWh). To calculate your own bill, open the calculator of your utility and type the kWh from your bill.
City tax on the electric bill
The City of Richmond utility tax on home electric service is $1.40 plus $0.015116 per kWh a month, up to $4.00 a month. The tables on this page do not include it. Source.
Start service, outages and payments
- Start electric service in Richmond
- Dominion Energy Virginia outage map · outages: 866-366-4357
- Dominion Energy Virginia customer service: 866-366-4357
- Pay your Dominion Energy Virginia bill
More about electricity in Virginia: the Virginia rates and bill comparison.
Who provides electricity in Richmond, VA?
Dominion Energy Virginia provides electric service in Richmond. The name of your utility is on your bill.
How much is the electric bill in Richmond?
It depends on your kWh. 1,000 kWh costs $178.72 on the Dominion Energy Virginia standard residential rate in November 2026, before taxes. The average Dominion Energy Virginia home used 1,038 kWh a month and paid $157.75 in 2025.
Does Richmond tax electricity?
The City of Richmond utility tax on home electric service is $1.40 plus $0.015116 per kWh a month, up to $4.00 a month.
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