Electricity rates in Laurel, VA
Laurel (16,713 people, Henrico County) is served by Virginia Electric & Power Co.. Homes on Virginia Electric & Power Co. pay about 17.01¢/kWh, 3% more than the Virginia average.
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Electric companies serving Laurel
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Electric & Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 17.01¢ | $177 | 2.41M | 307 |
Power outages in Henrico County right now
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Outage history in Henrico County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 410 | 936 |
| Days with outages | 105 | 69 |
| Most customers out at once | 15,235 (10.1%) | 49,026 (32.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-18 | 2025-02-12 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (410 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Glen Allen 17.0¢
- Dumbarton 17.0¢
- Lakeside 17.0¢
- Tuckahoe 17.0¢
- Chamberlayne 17.0¢
- Short Pump 17.0¢
- Richmond 17.0¢
- Wyndham 17.0¢
- East Highland Park 17.0¢
- Mechanicsville 17.0¢
ZIP codes: 23060, 23230, 23294
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Laurel?
Most homes in Laurel 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¢.
What is the average electric bill in Laurel?
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 Laurel, VA?
Virginia Electric & Power Co. serves Laurel.
How often does the power go out in Laurel?
In 2025, customers in Henrico County averaged 15 hr 36 min without power. Outages hit 69 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-02-12, when 49,026 customers (32.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.