WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Virginia
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Virginia
January
$379highestFebruary
$200March
$154April
$150lowestMay
$151June
$171July
$179August
$163September
$154October
$160November
$153December
$219Carbon Emissions
815 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,293 kWh
Virginia's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Solar, Coal, Petroleum, and Hydroelectric. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 60% of Virginia's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 28%. Solar provides 7% of the energy in Virginia. Coal provides 3% of the energy in Virginia. Petroleum provides 1% of the energy in Virginia. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Virginia.
60%
Natural Gas
28%
Nuclear
7%
Solar
3%
Coal
1%
Petroleum
1%
Hydroelectric
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
845 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$17,539
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
11 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Virginia can help solar panel owners save money and reduce their carbon footprint. When your solar panels generate more electricity than you use, you can send the excess back to the grid and receive credit on your next bill. Just something to keep in mind when considering solar panels.
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| Ductless Heat Pump (mini & multi split) Systems | up to $300 | Appalachian Power | See Details |
| Freezers (purchase) | $25 | Appalachian Power | See Details |
| Heat Pump Water Heaters | Up to $400 | Appalachian Power | See Details |
| Clothes Dryers | $50 | Appalachian Power | See Details |
| Sealing and Insulation Products | up to $125 | Appalachian Power | See Details |
| Refrigerators (purchase) | $50 | Appalachian Power | See Details |
| Heat Pump Water Heaters | up to $400 | Appalachian Power | See Details |
| Central Air Conditioning - Single Package | up to $700 | Appalachian Power | See Details |
| Room Air Conditioning (purchase) | $25 | Appalachian Power | See Details |
| Sealing and Insulation Products | up to $350 | Appalachian Power | See Details |
| Sealing and Insulation Products | up to $450 | Appalachian Power | See Details |
| Sealing and Insulation Products | up to $100 | Appalachian Power | See Details |
| Clothes Washers | $50 | Appalachian Power | See Details |
| Ductless Heat Pump (mini & multi split) Systems | $267 | Appalachian Power | See Details |
| Sealing and Insulation Products | up to $500 | Appalachian Power | See Details |
Appalachian Power - Virginia has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service Smart Demand | TOU | 12¢ to 796¢ |
| Residential Service Smart Time-of-Use | TOU | 10¢ to 33¢ |
| Residential Service (Traditional) | Fixed | 17¢ |
| Residential Service Time-of-Day | TOU | 8¢ to 29¢ |
Northern Virginia Electric Coop has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residental Service | Fixed | 9¢ |
| Residential Electric Vehicle | TOU | 5¢ to 11¢ |
Craig-Botetourt Electric Coop has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| SCHEDULE RS-10-U-Retail Access | Fixed | 5¢ |
| SCHEDULE RSTOU-1-U | TOU | 8¢ to 18¢ |
| SCHEDULE RS-10-U | Fixed | 11¢ |
Virginia Tech Electric Service has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential | Fixed | 17¢ |
Community Electric Coop has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Schedule A- Residential Service | Fixed | 7¢ to 9¢ |
City of Salem has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Electric Service | Fixed | 15¢ |
City of Harrisonburg has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 8¢ to 11¢ |
City of Manassas has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 9¢ |
City of Danville has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Rate RS - Residential Electric Service | Fixed | 11¢ |
City of Franklin has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Electric Service | Fixed | 13¢ |
City of Bedford has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | |
| Small General Service | Fixed | |
| Residential Electric Service | Fixed | 8¢ to 9¢ |
A & N Electric Coop has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Farm and Home Service - Schedule A (Three Phase) | Fixed | 7¢ to 9¢ |
| Farm and Home Service - Schedule A (Single Phase) | Fixed | 7¢ to 9¢ |
| Residential Time-Of-Use Service Schedule TOU-A | TOU | 4¢ to 21¢ |
Town of Culpeper has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential | Fixed | 11¢ to 13¢ |
Dominion Energy - Virginia has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE | TOU | 5¢ to 451¢ |
| Residential Electric Vehicle Charging (Experimental) | TOU | 4¢ to 13¢ |
| Residential Service with Electric Vehicle Charging (Experimental) | TOU | 4¢ to 13¢ |
| Residential Service (Demand Time-of-Use) | TOU | 5¢ to 429¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE (EXPERIMENTAL) | TOU | 6¢ to 22¢ |
| Residential Energy TOU | TOU | 6¢ to 15¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE | Fixed | 8¢ to 10¢ |
| Residential Service (Time Controlled Storage Water Heating) | Fixed | 5¢ |
Southside Electric Coop, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| RESIDENTIAL (Three-Phase) SCHEDULE A | Fixed | 12¢ to 12¢ |
| Residential Time-of-Use | TOU | 9¢ to 36¢ |
| Residential | Fixed | 10¢ to 300¢ |
Town of Blackstone has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential | Fixed | 9¢ to 10¢ |
Town of Front Royal has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Electric Rates | Fixed | 10¢ |
Bristol Virginia Utilities has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential | Fixed | 10¢ to 10¢ |
Shenandoah Valley Elec Coop has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| S-6 Residential Seasonal Service (Three Phase) | Fixed | 9¢ to 18¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE | Fixed | 11¢ to 14¢ |
| S-6 Residential Seasonal Service (Single Phase) | Fixed | 9¢ to 18¢ |
BARC Electric Coop Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Power Service | Fixed | 7¢ |
Town of Wakefield has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Out Town Residential Elec | Fixed | 8¢ to 10¢ |
| Residential | Fixed | 8¢ to 10¢ |
Mecklenburg Electric Coop, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | |
| SCHEDULE R-U HOME AND FARM SERVICE Single Phase | Fixed | |
| SCHEDULE R-TOD-U RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-DAY SERVICE Multi-Phase | TOU | 5¢ to 14¢ |
| SCHEDULE INT U YEAR ROUND INTERRUPTIBLE SERVICE | Fixed | 7¢ to 1495¢ |
| SCHEDULE R-TOD-U RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-DAY SERVICE Single Phase | TOU | 9¢ to 17¢ |
| SCHEDULE R-U HOME AND FARM SERVICE Multi-Phase | Fixed | 7¢ to 9¢ |
| SCHEDULE PE PREPAID ELECTRIC SERVICE | Fixed | 10¢ to 12¢ |
Town of Elkton has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Rate | Fixed | 7¢ to 10¢ |
Prince George Electric Coop has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service Time-Of-Use | TOU | 8¢ to 24¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 11¢ |
City of Martinsville has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 9¢ to 10¢ |
City of Radford has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 10¢ to 12¢ |
Central Virginia Electric Coop has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Farm and Home Service | Fixed | 12¢ |
Northern Neck Elec Coop, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Time-of-Use | TOU | 9¢ to 100¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 11¢ to 100¢ |
| 100 % Renewable Energy Attributes Electric Service Rider | Fixed | 2¢ |
Town of Richlands has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Schedule R.S. (Residential Electric Service) | Fixed | 9¢ |
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