Electricity rates in Louisa, VA
Louisa (1,621 people, Louisa 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 Louisa
| 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 |
| Central Virginia Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 17.42¢ | $216 | 35K | 796 |
Power outages in Louisa County right now
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Outage history in Louisa County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 299 | 450 |
| Days with outages | 67 | 83 |
| Most customers out at once | 5,080 (31.1%) | 8,532 (52.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-30 | 2025-02-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (299 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Gordonsville 17.0¢
- Orange 17.0¢
- Lake Monticello 17.0¢
- Weber City 16.5¢
- Ruckersville 17.0¢
- Pantops 17.0¢
- Hollymead 17.0¢
- Lake of the Woods 17.0¢
- Spotsylvania Courthouse 17.0¢
- Charlottesville 17.0¢
ZIP codes: 23093
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Louisa?
Most homes in Louisa 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 Louisa: Rappahannock Electric Co-op (15.84¢), Central Virginia Electric Co-op (17.42¢).
What is the average electric bill in Louisa?
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 Louisa, VA?
3 utilities serve Louisa's ZIP codes: Virginia Electric & Power Co., Rappahannock Electric Co-op, Central Virginia Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Louisa?
In 2025, customers in Louisa County averaged 7 hr 30 min without power. Outages hit 83 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-02-16, when 8,532 customers (52.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.