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Virginia Electricity Cost 2026: 17.61¢/kWh
Virginia residential electricity rates average 17.61 cents per kWh in 2026, -4.5% vs the 18.44¢ US national average. The state operates a deregulated retail market with natural gas/nuclear as the primary generation source.
State Rate
17.61
cents/kWh
Monthly Bill
$152
at 863 kWh
vs National
-4.5%
national avg 18.44¢
Rank (cheapest first)
31/50
YoY change +15.4%
Market Type
Deregulated
Residential customers can shop for a supplier
Primary Generation
Natural Gas/Nuclear
per EIA State Energy Profile
Annual Bill (avg usage)
$1,824
vs national $1,910
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 | $88 | $1,057 |
| Small house | 750 | $132 | $1,585 |
| Average household | 863 | $152 | $1,824 |
| Large house | 1200 | $211 | $2,536 |
| Large house + EV | 1500 | $264 | $3,170 |
Estimates use the Virginia state-average rate of 17.61¢/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.