Average electric bill in Virginia

Why Virginia's bill lands where it does

One of the lowest prices we track (14.41¢) — but the highest usage (1,032 kWh), from big homes, electric heat, and hot-summer AC, makes the bill high anyway.

It's worth separating the two: a bill is price × usage. Virginia's price is 14.41¢/kWh (2.1¢ below average) and its usage is 1032 kWh (169 kWh above average). The usage is doing the work here, not the rate.

How to lower your Virginia bill

• See where your kWh goes. Most of the bill is usage, so find your biggest loads. Appliance cost calculator →
• Focus on usage. Virginia has no retail supplier to switch to, so the rate is set at the commission — the lever you control is how much you use.
• If the bill is more than you can cover, there's assistance and shutoff protection. Bill help in Virginia →

Common questions

What is the average electric bill in Virginia?

About $149 a month in 2024, for roughly 1032 kWh at an all-in average of 14.41¢/kWh (EIA). That's 7 dollars above the U.S. average of $142.

Why is the electric bill in Virginia high?

One of the lowest prices we track (14.41¢) — but the highest usage (1,032 kWh), from big homes, electric heat, and hot-summer AC, makes the bill high anyway.

Is Virginia's electricity expensive?

Virginia's all-in price is 14.41¢/kWh — 2.1¢ below the U.S. average. The price is actually on the lower side; it's the high usage that drives the bill up.

How can I lower my electric bill in Virginia?

Focus on usage — bigger savings come from cutting kWh, since Virginia has no retail supplier to switch to. use the cost calculator to find your biggest loads, and see if you qualify for bill assistance. None of these erase a structural rate increase, but together they help.