Electricity rates in Harrisonburg, VA
Harrisonburg (52,538 people, Rockingham County) is served by 3 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 Harrisonburg
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Electric & Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 17.01¢ | $177 | 2.41M | 307 |
| City of Harrisonburg | Municipal utility | 12.41¢ | $121 | 18K | 18 |
| Shenandoah Valley Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14.80¢ | $178 | 87K | 391 |
Power outages in Rockingham County right now
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Outage history in Rockingham County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 436 | 476 |
| Days with outages | 74 | 74 |
| Most customers out at once | 6,459 (18.5%) | 9,852 (28.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-03-20 | 2025-02-17 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (436 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Belmont Estates 17.0¢
- Massanetta Springs 17.0¢
- Dayton 17.0¢
- Bridgewater 17.0¢
- Massanutten 17.0¢
- Weyers Cave 17.0¢
- Broadway 17.0¢
- Grottoes 17.0¢
- Shenandoah 17.0¢
- Elkton 17.0¢
ZIP codes: 22801, 22802, 22803, 22807
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Harrisonburg?
Most homes in Harrisonburg 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 Harrisonburg: City of Harrisonburg (12.41¢), Shenandoah Valley Electric Co-op (14.80¢).
What is the average electric bill in Harrisonburg?
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 Harrisonburg, VA?
3 utilities serve Harrisonburg's ZIP codes: Virginia Electric & Power Co., City of Harrisonburg, Shenandoah Valley Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Harrisonburg?
In 2025, customers in Rockingham County averaged 7 hr 56 min without power. Outages hit 74 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-02-17, when 9,852 customers (28.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.