Electricity rates in Midlothian, VA
Midlothian (18,320 people, Chesterfield 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 Midlothian
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Electric & Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 17.01¢ | $177 | 2.41M | 307 |
| Southside Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 16.69¢ | $194 | 57K | 2,127 |
Power outages in Chesterfield County right now
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Outage history in Chesterfield County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 192 | 438 |
| Days with outages | 68 | 74 |
| Most customers out at once | 9,621 (6.2%) | 38,220 (24.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-03-11 | 2025-02-12 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (192 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Brandermill 17.0¢
- Bon Air 17.0¢
- Woodlake 17.0¢
- Tuckahoe 17.0¢
- Short Pump 17.0¢
- Meadowbrook 17.0¢
- Richmond 17.0¢
- Dumbarton 17.0¢
- Lakeside 17.0¢
- Chesterfield Court House 17.0¢
ZIP codes: 23112, 23113, 23114
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Midlothian?
Most homes in Midlothian 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 Midlothian: Southside Electric Co-op (16.69¢).
What is the average electric bill in Midlothian?
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 Midlothian, VA?
2 utilities serve Midlothian's ZIP codes: Virginia Electric & Power Co., Southside Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Midlothian?
In 2025, customers in Chesterfield County averaged 7 hr 18 min without power. Outages hit 74 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-02-12, when 38,220 customers (24.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.