Electricity rates in Lake Monticello, VA
Lake Monticello (9,920 people, Fluvanna 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 Lake Monticello
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Electric & Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 17.01¢ | $177 | 2.41M | 307 |
| Central Virginia Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 17.42¢ | $216 | 35K | 796 |
Power outages in Fluvanna County right now
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Outage history in Fluvanna County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 275 | 613 |
| Days with outages | 41 | 69 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,237 (30.3%) | 4,715 (63.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-26 | 2025-05-03 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (275 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Pantops 17.0¢
- Charlottesville 17.0¢
- Weber City 16.5¢
- Hollymead 17.0¢
- Gordonsville 17.0¢
- Louisa 17.0¢
- Ruckersville 17.0¢
- Crozet 17.0¢
- Twin Lakes 15.8¢
- Orange 17.0¢
ZIP codes: 22963
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Lake Monticello?
Most homes in Lake Monticello 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 Lake Monticello: Central Virginia Electric Co-op (17.42¢).
What is the average electric bill in Lake Monticello?
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 Lake Monticello, VA?
2 utilities serve Lake Monticello's ZIP codes: Virginia Electric & Power Co., Central Virginia Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Lake Monticello?
In 2025, customers in Fluvanna County averaged 10 hr 13 min without power. Outages hit 69 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-03, when 4,715 customers (63.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.