Electricity rates in Richmond, VA
Richmond (226,610 people, Chesterfield 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 Richmond
| 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 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
- East Highland Park 17.0¢
- Lakeside 17.0¢
- Dumbarton 17.0¢
- Montrose 17.0¢
- Chamberlayne 17.0¢
- Bon Air 17.0¢
- Tuckahoe 17.0¢
- Mechanicsville 17.0¢
- Laurel 17.0¢
- Highland Springs 17.0¢
ZIP codes: 23173, 23218, 23219, 23220, 23221, 23222, 23223, 23224, 23225, 23226, 23227, 23230, 23232, 23234, 23235, 23236, 23237, 23241, 23249, 23250, 23260, 23261, 23269, 23274, 23276, 23278, 23279, 23282, 23284, 23285, 23286, 23289, 23290, 23291, 23292, 23293, 23295, 23297, 23298
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Richmond?
Most homes in Richmond 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 Richmond?
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 Richmond, VA?
Virginia Electric & Power Co. serves Richmond.
How often does the power go out in Richmond?
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.