Electricity rates in Fredericksburg, VA
Fredericksburg (28,118 people, Spotsylvania County) is served by 4 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 Fredericksburg
| 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 |
| Northern Virginia Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.59¢ | $155 | 169K | 94 |
| Northern Neck Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 17.26¢ | $207 | 18K | 129 |
Power outages in Spotsylvania County right now
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Outage history in Spotsylvania County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 185 | 152 |
| Days with outages | 56 | 56 |
| Most customers out at once | 19,866 (32%) | 4,761 (7.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-10 | 2025-07-11 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (185 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Falmouth 17.0¢
- Southern Gateway 17.0¢
- Stafford 17.0¢
- Spotsylvania Courthouse 17.0¢
- Aquia Harbour 17.0¢
- Boswell's Corner 17.0¢
- King George 17.0¢
- Lake of the Woods 17.0¢
- Triangle 17.0¢
- Bowling Green 17.0¢
ZIP codes: 22401, 22402, 22403, 22404, 22405, 22406, 22407, 22408, 22412
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Fredericksburg?
Most homes in Fredericksburg 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 Fredericksburg: Rappahannock Electric Co-op (15.84¢), Northern Virginia Electric Co-op (13.59¢), Northern Neck Electric Co-op (17.26¢).
What is the average electric bill in Fredericksburg?
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 Fredericksburg, VA?
4 utilities serve Fredericksburg's ZIP codes: Virginia Electric & Power Co., Rappahannock Electric Co-op, Northern Virginia Electric Co-op, Northern Neck Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Fredericksburg?
In 2025, customers in Spotsylvania County averaged 2 hr 32 min without power. Outages hit 56 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-11, when 4,761 customers (7.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.