Electricity rates in Colonial Beach, VA
Colonial Beach (3,580 people, Westmoreland County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Virginia Electric & Power Co. pay about 17.01¢/kWh, 3% more than the Virginia average.
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Electric companies serving Colonial Beach
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Electric & Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 17.01¢ | $177 | 2.41M | 307 |
| Northern Neck Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 17.26¢ | $207 | 18K | 129 |
Power outages in Westmoreland County right now
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Outage history in Westmoreland County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 623 | 505 |
| Days with outages | 54 | 60 |
| Most customers out at once | 13,465 (168%) | 4,887 (61%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-01 | 2025-07-02 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (623 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Dahlgren 17.0¢
- King George 17.0¢
- Warsaw 17.0¢
- Tappahannock 17.0¢
- Bowling Green 17.0¢
- Stafford 17.0¢
- Fredericksburg 17.0¢
- Aquia Harbour 17.0¢
- Cherry Hill 17.0¢
- Falmouth 17.0¢
ZIP codes: 22443
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Colonial Beach?
Most homes in Colonial Beach 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 Colonial Beach: Northern Neck Electric Co-op (17.26¢).
What is the average electric bill in Colonial Beach?
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 Colonial Beach, VA?
2 utilities serve Colonial Beach's ZIP codes: Virginia Electric & Power Co., Northern Neck Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Colonial Beach?
In 2025, customers in Westmoreland County averaged 8 hr 25 min without power. Outages hit 60 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-02, when 4,887 customers (61%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.