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Electricity Rates in Virginia

Homes in Virginia paid an average of 17.55¢ per kWh in July 2026, 4% below the U.S. average (18.31¢). That's the 32nd lowest rate of the 50 states and DC, and 11% higher than in August 2025.

Average rate
17.55¢
per kWh, July 2026
Rank
32nd
lowest of 51
Average bill
$184.45
a month, 1,051 kWh

Data: EIA, July 2026. Average residential price and use.

Virginia rate over the last 12 months

14¢16.5¢19¢August 2025: 15.83¢ per kWhSeptember 2025: 16.62¢ per kWhOctober 2025: 16.36¢ per kWhNovember 2025: 15.94¢ per kWhDecember 2025: 15.27¢ per kWhJanuary 2026: 15.87¢ per kWhFebruary 2026: 15.96¢ per kWhMarch 2026: 17.05¢ per kWhApril 2026: 17.38¢ per kWhMay 2026: 17.61¢ per kWhJune 2026: 17.22¢ per kWhJuly 2026: 17.55¢ per kWhAug 2025Jul 202617.55¢
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Virginia average residential electricity rate, last 12 months
MonthCents per kWh
August 202515.83¢
September 202516.62¢
October 202516.36¢
November 202515.94¢
December 202515.27¢
January 202615.87¢
February 202615.96¢
March 202617.05¢
April 202617.38¢
May 202617.61¢
June 202617.22¢
July 202617.55¢

The rate went from 15.83¢ in August 2025 to 17.55¢ in July 2026. Rates often rise in summer, when demand peaks, so compare the same month year to year.

What appliances cost to run in Virginia

At 17.55¢ per kWh, with typical wattage and daily use, 30 days a month. Price any appliance in Virginia.

Monthly cost to run common appliances in Virginia
AppliancePer monthUse
Space heater$63.181,500 W, 8 h a day
Central air conditioner (3 ton)$147.423,500 W, 8 h a day
Window air conditioner$37.91900 W, 8 h a day
Refrigerator$6.32150 W, 8 h a day
Electric clothes dryer$11.853,000 W, 0.75 h a day
Electric water heater$71.084,500 W, 3 h a day
Dishwasher$4.741,200 W, 0.75 h a day
TV (55 inch LED)$2.63100 W, 5 h a day
Desktop computer$6.32150 W, 8 h a day
LED bulb (60 W equivalent)$0.249 W, 5 h a day

Virginia compared with nearby ranks

States with rates close to Virginia
RankStateRate
30thColorado17.00¢
31stMinnesota17.45¢
32ndVirginia17.55¢
33rdDelaware18.48¢
34thWisconsin19.06¢

See all 50 states and DC.

About these numbers

  • The rate is the EIA's average residential price for Virginia: all residential revenue divided by kWh sold. It includes delivery charges and fees spread over every kWh.
  • Your rate depends on your utility and plan. Divide your bill's total by the kWh used to find yours.
  • The average bill uses the average monthly use over the last 12 months at the latest rate. Bills are higher in the months you heat or cool with electricity.

Questions people ask

What is the average electricity rate in Virginia?

17.55¢ per kWh for homes in July 2026, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. That's 4% below the U.S. average of 18.31¢ and the 32nd lowest of the 50 states and DC.

What is the average electric bill in Virginia?

About $184.45 a month: the average Virginia home uses 1,051 kWh a month (12-month average), at 17.55¢ per kWh. The U.S. average is about $159.30.

How much does it cost to run a space heater in Virginia?

A 1,500 W space heater costs about $0.26 an hour in Virginia, or $63.18 a month if it runs 8 hours a day.