Electricity rates in Culpeper, VA
Culpeper (17,557 people, Culpeper 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 Culpeper
| 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 Culpeper County right now
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Outage history in Culpeper County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 303 | 474 |
| Days with outages | 56 | 49 |
| Most customers out at once | 3,797 (13.7%) | 8,233 (29.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-27 | 2025-02-06 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (303 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Brightwood 15.8¢
- Bealeton 17.0¢
- Lake of the Woods 17.0¢
- Orange 17.0¢
- Warrenton 17.0¢
- New Baltimore 17.0¢
- Gordonsville 17.0¢
- Ruckersville 17.0¢
- Nokesville 17.0¢
- Marshall 15.8¢
ZIP codes: 22701
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Culpeper?
Most homes in Culpeper 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 Culpeper: Rappahannock Electric Co-op (15.84¢).
What is the average electric bill in Culpeper?
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 Culpeper, VA?
2 utilities serve Culpeper'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 Culpeper?
In 2025, customers in Culpeper County averaged 7 hr 54 min without power. Outages hit 49 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-02-06, when 8,233 customers (29.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.