Electricity rates in Virginia
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Per hour: $0.26, Per day: $2.12, Per month: $64.35
- Per hour
- $0.26
- Per day
- $2.12
- Per month
- $64.35
- Per year
- $772.63
1.5 kWh per hour · 12 kWh per day
Based on 1,500 W for 8 h a day, 30.4 days a month, at 17.64¢/kWh.
On slab (tiered) tariffs, use the price of the highest slab your bill reaches: that's what each extra unit really costs.
What appliances cost to run in Virginia
| Appliance | Typical use | Per hour | Per day | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heat pump | 2,000 W, 24 h a day | $0.18 | $4.23 | $128.70 |
| Space heater | 1,500 W, 8 h a day | $0.26 | $2.12 | $64.35 |
| Electric water heater | 4,000 W, 3 h a day | $0.71 | $2.12 | $64.35 |
| Pool pump | 1,500 W, 6 h a day | $0.26 | $1.59 | $48.26 |
| Hot tub | 5,500 W, 24 h a day | $0.05 | $1.16 | $35.39 |
| Oil-filled radiator | 1,500 W, 8 h a day | $0.13 | $1.06 | $32.18 |
| Air conditioner | 1,000 W, 8 h a day | $0.11 | $0.85 | $25.74 |
| Clothes dryer | 3,000 W, 1 h a day | $0.42 | $0.42 | $12.87 |
| Dehumidifier | 300 W, 8 h a day | $0.05 | $0.42 | $12.87 |
| Gaming PC | 400 W, 4 h a day | $0.07 | $0.28 | $8.58 |
| Air cooler | 200 W, 8 h a day | $0.04 | $0.28 | $8.58 |
| Electric shower | 9,500 W, 0.13 h a day | $1.68 | $0.22 | $6.78 |
| Refrigerator | 150 W, 24 h a day | $0.01 | $0.22 | $6.76 |
| Water dispenser | 450 W, 24 h a day | $0.01 | $0.21 | $6.43 |
| Kotatsu | 600 W, 5 h a day | $0.03 | $0.16 | $4.83 |
| Water pump | 750 W, 1 h a day | $0.13 | $0.13 | $4.02 |
| Home UPS or inverter | 30 W, 24 h a day | $0.01 | $0.13 | $3.86 |
| Electric blanket | 150 W, 8 h a day | $0.01 | $0.11 | $3.22 |
| Christmas lights | 100 W, 6 h a day | $0.02 | $0.11 | $3.22 |
| Ceiling fan | 60 W, 10 h a day | $0.01 | $0.11 | $3.22 |
| Game console | 200 W, 3 h a day | $0.04 | $0.11 | $3.22 |
| Washing machine | 2,000 W, 1 h a day | $0.09 | $0.09 | $2.68 |
| TV | 80 W, 5 h a day | $0.01 | $0.07 | $2.15 |
| Hair dryer | 1,800 W, 0.17 h a day | $0.32 | $0.05 | $1.61 |
| Electric kettle | 2,000 W, 0.15 h a day | $0.35 | $0.05 | $1.61 |
| Microwave | 1,200 W, 0.25 h a day | $0.21 | $0.05 | $1.61 |
| Air fryer | 1,700 W, 0.5 h a day | $0.10 | $0.05 | $1.60 |
| Rice cooker | 500 W, 0.5 h a day | $0.09 | $0.04 | $1.34 |
| Wi-Fi router | 10 W, 24 h a day | $0.0018 | $0.04 | $1.29 |
About electricity rates in Virginia
Virginia's electricity comes mainly from regulated utilities: Dominion Energy Virginia serves most of the state, Appalachian Power covers the southwest, and cooperatives and a few municipal systems serve the rest. Retail choice is limited to certain large customers and renewable-energy offerings. The State Corporation Commission regulates rates, and the state is part of the PJM grid.
Nuclear and natural gas plants supply most generation, solar farms have expanded rapidly, and the state has pursued offshore wind off Virginia Beach under a law requiring carbon-free generation by mid-century. Northern Virginia's concentration of data centers has made load growth a central issue. Humid summers drive air conditioning, while electric heat pumps are common in winter. Net metering is available.