Electricity rates in Fairfax, VA
Fairfax (24,013 people, Fairfax 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 Fairfax
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Electric & Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 17.01¢ | $177 | 2.41M | 307 |
| Northern Virginia Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.59¢ | $155 | 169K | 94 |
Power outages in Fairfax County right now
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Outage history in Fairfax County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 138 | 292 |
| Days with outages | 46 | 55 |
| Most customers out at once | 16,417 (3.2%) | 72,758 (14.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-11-21 | 2025-06-19 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (138 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Kings Park West 17.0¢
- Oakton 17.0¢
- Mantua 17.0¢
- Fairfax Station 17.0¢
- Woodburn 17.0¢
- Burke 17.0¢
- Kings Park 17.0¢
- Vienna 17.0¢
- Merrifield 17.0¢
- Greenbriar 17.0¢
ZIP codes: 22030, 22031, 22032, 22033, 22034, 22035, 22036, 22037, 22038
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Fairfax?
Most homes in Fairfax 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 Fairfax: Northern Virginia Electric Co-op (13.59¢).
What is the average electric bill in Fairfax?
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 Fairfax, VA?
2 utilities serve Fairfax's ZIP codes: Virginia Electric & Power Co., Northern Virginia Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Fairfax?
In 2025, customers in Fairfax County averaged 4 hr 52 min without power. Outages hit 55 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-19, when 72,758 customers (14.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.