Electricity rates in Arlington, VA
Arlington (207,627 people, Arlington County) is served by Virginia Electric & Power Co.. Homes on Virginia Electric & Power Co. pay about 17.01¢/kWh, 3% more than the Virginia average.
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Electric companies serving Arlington
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Electric & Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 17.01¢ | $177 | 2.41M | 307 |
Power outages in Arlington County right now
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Outage history in Arlington County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 168 | 260 |
| Days with outages | 45 | 56 |
| Most customers out at once | 5,398 (4.9%) | 11,294 (10.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-31 | 2025-06-19 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (168 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Rosslyn 17.0¢
- Baileys Crossroads 17.0¢
- Seven Corners 17.0¢
- Lake Barcroft 17.0¢
- Falls Church 17.0¢
- West Falls Church 17.0¢
- Lincolnia 17.0¢
- McLean 17.0¢
- Pimmit Hills 17.0¢
- Idylwood 17.0¢
ZIP codes: 22201, 22202, 22203, 22204, 22205, 22206, 22207, 22209, 22210, 22212, 22213, 22214, 22215, 22216, 22217, 22219, 22225, 22226, 22227, 22230, 22240, 22241, 22242, 22243, 22244, 22245, 22246
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Arlington?
Most homes in Arlington get power from Virginia Electric & Power Co., where residential customers pay an average of 17.01¢/kWh including all charges. The Virginia average is 16.48¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢.
What is the average electric bill in Arlington?
About $177 a month, based on 1,038 kWh a month (the average for Virginia Electric & Power Co. customers) at 17.01¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Arlington, VA?
Virginia Electric & Power Co. serves Arlington.
How often does the power go out in Arlington?
In 2025, customers in Arlington County averaged 4 hr 20 min without power. Outages hit 56 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-19, when 11,294 customers (10.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.