WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Virginia
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Virginia
January
$371highestFebruary
$196March
$159April
$146lowestMay
$147June
$167July
$175August
$159September
$151October
$156November
$150December
$214Carbon Emissions
879 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,299 kWh
Virginia's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Solar, Coal, Petroleum, and Hydroelectric. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 58% of Virginia's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 28%. Solar provides 6% of the energy in Virginia. Coal provides 5% of the energy in Virginia. Petroleum provides 2% of the energy in Virginia. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Virginia.
58%
Natural Gas
28%
Nuclear
6%
Solar
5%
Coal
2%
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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| Central Air Conditioning - Single Package | up to $700 | Appalachian Power | See Details |
| Ductless Heat Pump (mini & multi split) Systems | $267 | Appalachian Power | See Details |
| Room Air Conditioning (purchase) | $25 | Appalachian Power | See Details |
| Refrigerators (purchase) | $50 | Appalachian Power | See Details |
| Sealing and Insulation Products | up to $125 | Appalachian Power | See Details |
| Heat Pump Water Heaters | Up to $400 | Appalachian Power | See Details |
| Sealing and Insulation Products | up to $100 | Appalachian Power | See Details |
| Clothes Washers | $50 | Appalachian Power | See Details |
| Sealing and Insulation Products | up to $350 | Appalachian Power | See Details |
| Sealing and Insulation Products | up to $500 | Appalachian Power | See Details |
| Sealing and Insulation Products | up to $450 | Appalachian Power | See Details |
| Heat Pump Water Heaters | up to $400 | Appalachian Power | See Details |
| Clothes Dryers | $50 | Appalachian Power | See Details |
| Ductless Heat Pump (mini & multi split) Systems | up to $300 | Appalachian Power | See Details |
| Freezers (purchase) | $25 | Appalachian Power | See Details |
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 Service | Fixed | 11¢ to 100¢ |
| Residential Time-of-Use | TOU | 9¢ to 100¢ |
| 100 % Renewable Energy Attributes Electric Service Rider | Fixed | 2¢ |
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¢ |
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¢ |
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¢ |
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¢ |
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¢ |
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¢ |
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 | Fixed | 11¢ |
| SCHEDULE RSTOU-1-U | TOU | 8¢ to 18¢ |
| SCHEDULE RS-10-U-Retail Access | Fixed | 5¢ |
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¢ |
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 | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Residential Service Time-Of-Use | TOU | 8¢ to 24¢ |
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¢ |
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 (Time Controlled Storage Water Heating) | Fixed | 5¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE (EXPERIMENTAL) | TOU | 6¢ to 22¢ |
| Residential Service (Demand Time-of-Use) | TOU | 5¢ to 429¢ |
| Residential Energy TOU | TOU | 6¢ to 15¢ |
| Residential Service with Electric Vehicle Charging (Experimental) | TOU | 4¢ to 13¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE | Fixed | 8¢ to 10¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE | TOU | 5¢ to 451¢ |
| Residential Electric Vehicle Charging (Experimental) | TOU | 4¢ to 13¢ |
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¢ |
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¢ |
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 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 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 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¢ |
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¢ |
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 (Traditional) | Fixed | 17¢ |
| Residential Service Smart Demand | TOU | 12¢ to 796¢ |
| Residential Service Time-of-Day | TOU | 8¢ to 29¢ |
| Residential Service Smart Time-of-Use | TOU | 10¢ to 33¢ |
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¢ |
City of Bedford 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 | 8¢ to 9¢ |
| Small General Service | Fixed |
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¢ |
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¢ |
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¢ |
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¢ |
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¢ |
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 Single Phase | TOU | 9¢ to 17¢ |
| SCHEDULE PE PREPAID ELECTRIC SERVICE | Fixed | 10¢ to 12¢ |
| SCHEDULE INT U YEAR ROUND INTERRUPTIBLE SERVICE | Fixed | 7¢ to 1495¢ |
| SCHEDULE R-TOD-U RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-DAY SERVICE Multi-Phase | TOU | 5¢ to 14¢ |
| SCHEDULE R-U HOME AND FARM SERVICE Multi-Phase | Fixed | 7¢ to 9¢ |
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