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Virginia Electricity Cost 2026: 13.90¢/kWh
Virginia residential electricity rates average 13.90 cents per kWh in 2026, -23.0% vs the 18.05¢ US national average. The state operates a deregulated retail market with natural gas/nuclear as the primary generation source.
State Rate
13.90
cents/kWh
Monthly Bill
$123
at 886 kWh
vs National
-23.0%
national avg 18.05¢
Rank (cheapest first)
20/50
YoY change +3.8%
Market Type
Deregulated
Residential customers can shop for a supplier
Primary Generation
Natural Gas/Nuclear
per EIA State Energy Profile
Annual Bill (avg usage)
$1,478
vs national $1,919
Virginia electricity market
Partially deregulated state with limited retail-choice activity in practice. Dominion Energy Virginia and Appalachian Power (AEP) handle most of the state; cooperatives serve rural areas. The Virginia State Corporation Commission runs the consumer-protection framework.
Where Virginia residents save
Limited residential shopping. Dominion offers an opt-in TOU rate. Energy Right offers efficiency rebates, and the state's Solar Freedom Act supports residential solar with net-metering.
Primary utilities
- Dominion Energy Virginia
- Appalachian Power (AEP)
- Virginia Electric Cooperatives
Official Virginia supplier comparison tool
Virginia runs an official, vendor-neutral supplier comparison portal. Use it to see all licensed retail suppliers serving your ZIP code, compare per-kWh supply rates, and check contract terms before signing up.
VA State Corporation Commission →Virginia bill estimates by usage
| Home Profile | Monthly kWh | Monthly Bill | Annual Bill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment | 500 | $70 | $834 |
| Small house | 750 | $104 | $1,251 |
| Average household | 886 | $123 | $1,478 |
| Large house | 1200 | $167 | $2,002 |
| Large house + EV | 1500 | $209 | $2,502 |
Estimates use the Virginia state-average rate of 13.90¢/kWh from EIA data. Your actual bill includes delivery charges, customer-service fees, and state/local taxes already blended into this retail rate, plus any locality-specific surcharges not captured at the state-average level.