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Virginia Electricity Rates

Virginia has limited deregulation, primarily for commercial and industrial customers.

Average Residential Rate

16.6¢

per kWh (EIA data)

Near national average

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About Virginia Electricity Choice

Choice Program

Virginia Energy Choice

Deregulated since 2007

Regulator

Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC)

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Residential Customers

3.5 million

Eligible for choice

Major Utilities in Virginia

These utilities deliver power to Virginia residents. With electricity choice, you can pick your supplier while they handle delivery.

Dominion Energy
Appalachian Power

How Virginia Rates Compare

See how Virginia's average residential rate stacks up against other deregulated states.

State Avg Rate vs National Status
Texas
15.8¢ -2.2¢ Compare rates →
Virginia
16.6¢ -1.4¢ Coming soon
Ohio
17.6¢ -0.5¢ Compare rates →
Delaware
18.1¢ +0.1¢ Coming soon
Illinois
19.1¢ +1.0¢ Coming soon
Pennsylvania
20.5¢ +2.4¢ Compare rates →
Maryland
21.1¢ +3.0¢ Coming soon
Michigan
21.2¢ +3.1¢ Coming soon
New Jersey
23.4¢ +5.3¢ Coming soon
Washington DC
23.7¢ +5.6¢ Coming soon
New York
27.2¢ +9.2¢ Coming soon
New Hampshire
27.8¢ +9.8¢ Coming soon
Maine
28.0¢ +9.9¢ Coming soon
Rhode Island
28.3¢ +10.2¢ Coming soon
Massachusetts
30.4¢ +12.3¢ Compare rates →
Connecticut
30.5¢ +12.4¢ Coming soon
National Average 18.07¢ EIA Sept 2025

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