Virginia electricity rates and average bill

In August 2026, the average residential price in Virginia was 17.64¢ per kWh, higher than a year earlier (15.85¢).

Source: EIA Table 5.6.A (August 2026, preliminary) and EIA 2024 averages. Checked 2026-10-29.

Virginia electricity prices, month by month

So far in 2026 (8 months), Virginia has averaged 17.03¢ per kWh, +13.1% compared with the same months of 2025 (15.06¢). Over the last 12 months the price was highest in August 2026 (17.64¢) and lowest in December 2025 (15.27¢).

Why is my electric bill so high in Virginia?

• Price: Virginia homes paid 17.64¢ per kWh in August 2026, +11.3% from August 2025 (+13.1% for 2026 so far). The U.S. average changed +3.4%.
• Season: the price itself moves through the year, from 15.27¢ in December to 17.64¢ in August, on top of the extra heating or cooling you use.
• Use: a typical Virginia home uses about 1,032 kWh a month (2024). Compare your bill with that, and with the same month last year rather than last month.

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Average electric bill in Virginia

A typical Virginia home used 1,032 kWh a month in 2024 (U.S.: 863 kWh). At the August 2026 price that is about $182 a month, compared with $164 at the August 2025 price — an increase of $18 for the same use. EIA's actual 2024 average bill was $148.77.

What common appliances cost to run in Virginia

At 17.64¢ per kWh. Wattages are typical values from the U.S. Department of Energy.

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