Electricity rates in Bowling Green, VA
Bowling Green (1,160 people, Caroline County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Virginia Electric & Power Co. pay about 17.01¢/kWh, 3% more than the Virginia average.
What things cost to run in Bowling Green
Popular — tap to add, then add more to compare:
Add as many devices as you like to compare them side by side. Search again to add another, or use Duplicate to compare two settings.
Electric companies serving Bowling Green
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Electric & Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 17.01¢ | $177 | 2.41M | 307 |
| Rappahannock Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 15.84¢ | $189 | 173K | 428 |
Power outages in Caroline County right now
Checking live outages…
Outage history in Caroline County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 173 | 195 |
| Days with outages | 48 | 53 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,390 (9.4%) | 1,676 (11.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-12 | 2025-04-01 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (173 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Spotsylvania Courthouse 17.0¢
- King George 17.0¢
- Fredericksburg 17.0¢
- Falmouth 17.0¢
- Ashland 17.0¢
- Southern Gateway 17.0¢
- Central Garage 17.0¢
- Colonial Beach 17.0¢
- Dahlgren 17.0¢
- Stafford 17.0¢
ZIP codes: 22427, 22428
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Bowling Green?
Most homes in Bowling Green 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¢. Other utilities serving parts of Bowling Green: Rappahannock Electric Co-op (15.84¢).
What is the average electric bill in Bowling Green?
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 Bowling Green, VA?
2 utilities serve Bowling Green's ZIP codes: Virginia Electric & Power Co., Rappahannock Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Bowling Green?
In 2025, customers in Caroline County averaged 3 hr 15 min without power. Outages hit 53 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-01, when 1,676 customers (11.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.