Utilities listed
19
Virginia, 2025
Homes counted
3.68 million
Residential customers
Average price
15.28 cents
Per kWh, Virginia
Average bill
$163.05
Per month
Utilities serving Virginia homes
| Utility | Type | Homes in VA | Cents per kWh | Monthly bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominion Energy Virginia | Investor-owned | 2,408,901 | 15.07 | $158.00 |
| Appalachian Power | Investor-owned | 467,581 | 17.08 | $190.43 |
| Rappahannock Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 172,883 | 15.49 | $185.19 |
| Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 169,027 | 12.60 | $143.90 |
| Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 86,656 | 14.49 | $173.90 |
| Southside Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 57,305 | 15.48 | $179.82 |
| City of Danville | Municipal | 38,226 | 15.81 | $161.96 |
| Central Virginia Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 35,353 | 16.16 | $200.06 |
| A and N Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 33,035 | 14.40 | $142.78 |
| Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 30,077 | 14.32 | $150.45 |
| Kentucky Utilities | Investor-owned | 22,759 | 12.07 | $140.91 |
| Northern Neck Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 18,199 | 16.01 | $191.70 |
| City of Harrisonburg | Municipal | 18,133 | 11.51 | $112.08 |
| City of Manassas | Municipal | 13,945 | 12.31 | $136.34 |
| Bristol Virginia Utilities | Municipal | 13,648 | 11.62 | $143.99 |
| City of Salem | Municipal | 11,426 | 15.51 | $146.86 |
| Prince George Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 10,917 | 13.52 | $188.36 |
| Powell Valley Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 6,571 | 12.20 | $133.80 |
| Virginia Tech Electric Service | State-owned | 5,750 | 18.43 | $147.53 |
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 (final 2025 data). Homes in VA counts only the customers in this state. Price and bill cover the utility's whole territory and bundled customers only. Delivery only means the utility carries power but does not sell it.
Who owns Virginia's electric companies
| Type | Utilities | Homes in VA | Share of homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investor-owned utility | 3 | 2,899,241 | 80.1% |
| Municipal utility | 5 | 95,378 | 2.6% |
| Electric cooperative | 10 | 620,023 | 17.1% |
| State-owned utility | 1 | 5,750 | 0.2% |
Each type is run differently. An investor-owned company answers to shareholders and a state commission. A municipal utility answers to a city. A cooperative answers to its members. That is why the same state can have very different prices and service from one address to the next.
What Virginia utilities charge, by type
| Type | Utilities with a price | Average cents per kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Investor-owned utility | 3 | 15.11 |
| Municipal utility | 5 | 13.77 |
| Electric cooperative | 10 | 14.39 |
| State-owned utility | 1 | 18.43 |
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 (final 2025 data). Customer-weighted average of the prices utilities report for bundled residential service. It leaves out delivery-only customers and retail providers.
Outside the investor-owned companies, the largest municipal utility is City of Danville (38,226 homes), and the largest electric cooperative is Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (172,883 homes).
Price differences between types come from costs, customer density and the way each type is financed, so a lower average does not decide which is better for your home.
Utilities with full profiles
These Virginia utilities are among the 600 largest in the country, and each has a profile with its service area, reliability and rate options.
- ProfileDominion Energy Virginia2.52 million homes. Investor-owned.Open
- ProfileAppalachian Power815 thousand homes. Investor-owned.Open
- ProfileRappahannock Electric Cooperative173 thousand homes. Cooperative.Open
- ProfileNorthern Virginia Electric Cooperative169 thousand homes. Cooperative.Open
- ProfileShenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative87 thousand homes. Cooperative.Open
- ProfileSouthside Electric Cooperative57 thousand homes. Cooperative.Open
- ProfileCity of Danville38 thousand homes. Municipal.Open
- ProfileCentral Virginia Electric Cooperative35 thousand homes. Cooperative.Open
- ProfileA and N Electric Cooperative33 thousand homes. Cooperative.Open
How Virginia compares
The statewide average residential price is 15.28 cents per kWh and the average bill is $163.05 a month. See the full breakdown, rankings and neighbors on the Virginia electricity rates page. Among utilities with at least 10,000 bundled residential customers, average prices ran from 11.51 cents at City of Harrisonburg to 17.08 cents at Appalachian Power.
Can you switch electric companies in Virginia?
Virginia allows a narrow form of competitive supply, mostly for customers who want 100 percent renewable power that their utility does not offer. Most households buy from their local utility. Regulation and complaints go through the Virginia State Corporation Commission.
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Virginia electric company questions
Who is the largest electric company in Virginia?
Dominion Energy Virginia serves the most residential customers in Virginia, about 2.41 million homes in 2025 (EIA Form EIA-861).
How many electric utilities are there in Virginia?
EIA lists 19 electric utilities with residential customers in Virginia for 2025. Most households are served by a handful of the largest ones.
Which Virginia utility has the lowest average price?
Among Virginia utilities with at least 10,000 bundled residential customers, City of Harrisonburg had the lowest average residential price in 2025 at 11.51 cents per kWh and Appalachian Power had the highest at 17.08 cents. Prices reflect the utility's costs and customer mix, so a lower price does not mean better service.
Can I choose my electric company in Virginia?
Only in a limited way. Virginia allows a narrow form of competitive supply, mostly for customers who want 100 percent renewable power that their utility does not offer. Most households buy from their local utility.