Utility Check
Regulated Market

Virginia Electricity Rates

Compare rates from 2 utilities serving Virginia. Find the best rates and learn how to save on your electricity bill.

Avg. Rate

13.2¢/kWh

Lowest Rate

12.5¢/kWh

Highest Rate

13.8¢/kWh

Customers

2.7M

Virginia Utilities
2 utilities ranked by average electricity rate
1

Appalachian Power Virginia

Lowest Rate

530,000 customers

Budget BillingEnergy Efficiency

12.5¢/kWh

+3.2% YoY
22% below

national avg

Service Areas:

RoanokeLynchburg
2

Dominion Energy Virginia

2.7 million customers

Time-of-Use RatesBudget BillingSolar Programs

13.8¢/kWh

+4.5% YoY
14% below

national avg

Service Areas:

Virginia BeachNorfolkRichmond
Market Overview

This state operates a regulated electricity market where your local utility provides both delivery and supply. Rates are set by the state public utility commission.

Money-Saving Tips
  • •Enroll in Budget Billing to spread costs evenly throughout the year
  • •Check for utility rebate programs on efficient appliances
  • •Review your rate plan options - you may qualify for lower rates
  • •Contact your utility about assistance programs if you're struggling to pay
Assistance Programs
  • 1Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
  • 2Weatherization Assistance Program

Verify Your Bill

Upload your Virginia utility bill for a detailed rate analysis and personalized savings recommendations.

Frequently Compared: Virginia City Rates

Compare electricity rates and utility providers across popular Virginia cities. Each city guide includes rate plans, bill breakdowns, and local assistance programs.

Richmond

Dominion Energy Virginia

Norfolk

Dominion Energy Virginia

Virginia Beach

Dominion Energy Virginia

Arlington

Dominion Energy Virginia

Chesapeake

Dominion Energy Virginia

Compare Other States

AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyoming