Electricity rates in Gainesville, VA
Gainesville (11,481 people, Prince William 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 Gainesville
| 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 Prince William County right now
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Outage history in Prince William County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 61 | 88 |
| Days with outages | 30 | 35 |
| Most customers out at once | 10,380 (4.6%) | 15,218 (6.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-28 | 2025-05-31 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (61 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Haymarket 17.0¢
- Linton Hall 17.0¢
- Bull Run 13.3¢
- Sudley 13.3¢
- West Gate 13.3¢
- New Baltimore 17.0¢
- Bristow 17.0¢
- Nokesville 17.0¢
- Loch Lomond 13.6¢
- Manassas Park 13.6¢
ZIP codes: 20155, 20156
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Gainesville?
Most homes in Gainesville 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 Gainesville: Northern Virginia Electric Co-op (13.59¢).
What is the average electric bill in Gainesville?
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 Gainesville, VA?
2 utilities serve Gainesville'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 Gainesville?
In 2025, customers in Prince William County averaged 88 min without power. Outages hit 35 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-31, when 15,218 customers (6.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.