Virginia Electricity Rates & Prices

17.61¢
per kWh (avg residential)
$158
est. monthly bill at 900 kWh
Medium
rate tier
+0.23¢ (+1.32%)
month-over-month change

The typical Virginia home pays about 17.61¢ per kilowatt-hour — roughly $158 a month at average usage. The figures here reflect the latest EIA reporting and show how Virginia electricity prices compare to the national average, plus what's pushing them up or down.

Data status: freshDataset last updated Aug 17, 2026 (UTC). The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) publishes monthly state data with a reporting lag, so the rates above reflect May 2026 activity. · Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) · Methodology

Virginia's average residential electricity price is 17.61¢/kWh for the latest complete EIA reporting month (May 2026). This places Virginia in the medium rate tier compared with other states. At 900 kWh of monthly usage, the estimated electricity bill is about $158.49 at the all-in average rate.

How Virginia compares nationally

Low <15¢Medium 15–22¢High >22¢U.S. average: 18.44¢/kWh
US electricity rates by stateHighest: Hawaii at 52¢/kWh. Lowest: Idaho at 12.35¢/kWh. U.S. average: 18.44¢/kWh.Alabama: 16.77¢/kWh — 9% below the U.S. averageAlaska: 28.23¢/kWh — 53% above the U.S. averageArizona: 15.23¢/kWh — 17% below the U.S. averageArkansas: 14.36¢/kWh — 22% below the U.S. averageCalifornia: 33.25¢/kWh — 80% above the U.S. averageColorado: 16.16¢/kWh — 12% below the U.S. averageConnecticut: 27.37¢/kWh — 48% above the U.S. averageDelaware: 19.38¢/kWh — 5% above the U.S. averageDistrict of Columbia: 25.4¢/kWh — 38% above the U.S. averageFlorida: 15.17¢/kWh — 18% below the U.S. averageGeorgia: 15.84¢/kWh — 14% below the U.S. averageHawaii: 52¢/kWh — 182% above the U.S. averageIdaho: 12.35¢/kWh — 33% below the U.S. averageIllinois: 23.85¢/kWh — 29% above the U.S. averageIndiana: 18.15¢/kWh — 2% below the U.S. averageIowa: 14.14¢/kWh — 23% below the U.S. averageKansas: 15.13¢/kWh — 18% below the U.S. averageKentucky: 14.98¢/kWh — 19% below the U.S. averageLouisiana: 14.15¢/kWh — 23% below the U.S. averageMaine: 28.63¢/kWh — 55% above the U.S. averageMaryland: 21.77¢/kWh — 18% above the U.S. averageMassachusetts: 28.82¢/kWh — 56% above the U.S. averageMichigan: 22.01¢/kWh — 19% above the U.S. averageMinnesota: 16.95¢/kWh — 8% below the U.S. averageMississippi: 16.16¢/kWh — 12% below the U.S. averageMissouri: 13.68¢/kWh — 26% below the U.S. averageMontana: 14.67¢/kWh — 20% below the U.S. averageNebraska: 13.59¢/kWh — 26% below the U.S. averageNevada: 13.6¢/kWh — 26% below the U.S. averageNew Hampshire: 27.33¢/kWh — 48% above the U.S. averageNew Jersey: 23.27¢/kWh — 26% above the U.S. averageNew Mexico: 14.12¢/kWh — 23% below the U.S. averageNew York: 29.93¢/kWh — 62% above the U.S. averageNorth Carolina: 15.09¢/kWh — 18% below the U.S. averageNorth Dakota: 13.61¢/kWh — 26% below the U.S. averageOhio: 19.52¢/kWh — 6% above the U.S. averageOklahoma: 13.38¢/kWh — 27% below the U.S. averageOregon: 16.27¢/kWh — 12% below the U.S. averagePennsylvania: 21.55¢/kWh — 17% above the U.S. averageRhode Island: 29.46¢/kWh — 60% above the U.S. averageSouth Carolina: 16.18¢/kWh — 12% below the U.S. averageSouth Dakota: 15.73¢/kWh — 15% below the U.S. averageTennessee: 14.47¢/kWh — 22% below the U.S. averageTexas: 16.44¢/kWh — 11% below the U.S. averageUtah: 12.96¢/kWh — 30% below the U.S. averageVermont: 24.89¢/kWh — 35% above the U.S. averageWashington: 14.95¢/kWh — 19% below the U.S. averageWest Virginia: 16.8¢/kWh — 9% below the U.S. averageWisconsin: 19.74¢/kWh — 7% above the U.S. averageWyoming: 14.8¢/kWh — 20% below the U.S. averageVirginia: 17.61¢/kWh — 5% below the U.S. averageALAKAZARCACOCTDEDCFLGAHIIDILINIAKSKYLAMEMDMAMIMNMSMOMTNENVNHNJNMNYNCNDOHOKORPARISCSDTNTXUTVTVAWAWVWIWY
At 17.61¢/kWh, Virginia is about 5% below the U.S. average. Green is cheaper, red is costlier — hover any state to compare.

Virginia electricity prices, last 12 months

From June 2025 to May 2026, the average residential rate moved +2.38¢/kWh. Monthly figures are EIA state averages; the change column is versus the prior month.

MonthAvg rate (¢/kWh)Change
May 202617.61+0.23¢
April 202617.38+0.33¢
March 202617.05+1.09¢
February 202615.96+0.09¢
January 202615.87+0.60¢
December 202515.27−0.67¢
November 202515.94−0.42¢
October 202516.36−0.26¢
September 202516.62+0.79¢
August 202515.83+0.05¢
July 202515.78+0.55¢
June 202515.23−0.03¢

Virginia electricity price history has the full monthly record and year-over-year comparisons.

Virginia rates have risen 46.0% over the past five years. The year-by-year record, with the change for each year, is on Virginia electricity price history: up 46.0% in 5 years.

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Quick Virginia bill estimate

Est. Virginia electricity cost: $158.49

Fees are already included: this uses the all-in average rate — energy, delivery, and utility fees together, not just the electricity. See what's inside the all-in rate.

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87
Affordability (Very Affordable)
88
Value Score™ (Excellent)
95
Price Index™ (Below National Average)

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Regulatory signals

  • Open rate cases: 0
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FAQ

What is the average residential electricity price in Virginia?

Virginia's average residential electricity rate is 17.61¢/kWh (EIA, May 2026).

How is the Virginia bill estimate calculated?

Monthly kWh × 17.61¢/kWh ÷ 100, using Virginia's EIA all-in average residential rate (delivery included).

Does the Virginia rate include delivery fees and taxes?

Yes for delivery and utility fees: Virginia's all-in rate of 17.61¢/kWh already includes delivery (T&D), fixed charges, and other utility fees. Locally billed taxes vary by area and utility within Virginia.

Is electricity in Virginia cheaper than the U.S. average?

At 17.61¢/kWh, Virginia is 5% below the U.S. average of 18.44¢/kWh — the EIA's U.S.-total residential price — which places Virginia in the medium rate tier.

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Methodology & data

Average residential electricity price in cents per kWh from the published state-level dataset. Values are used as a reference benchmark for comparison and estimation.

Estimates use the EIA all-in average residential rate — energy, delivery, fixed charges, and utility fees together, not just the electricity itself. Fees are inside the rate, not an extra on top; how your own bill splits fixed versus per-kWh charges varies by utility.

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