Electricity rates in Short Pump, VA
Short Pump (24,729 people, Henrico 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 Short Pump
| 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 |
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
- Wyndham 17.0¢
- Tuckahoe 17.0¢
- Laurel 17.0¢
- Glen Allen 17.0¢
- Dumbarton 17.0¢
- Lakeside 17.0¢
- Bon Air 17.0¢
- Midlothian 17.0¢
- Chamberlayne 17.0¢
- Ashland 17.0¢
ZIP codes: 23060, 23103, 23294
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Short Pump?
Most homes in Short Pump 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 Short Pump: Rappahannock Electric Co-op (15.84¢).
What is the average electric bill in Short Pump?
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 Short Pump, VA?
2 utilities serve Short Pump's ZIP codes: Virginia Electric & Power Co., Rappahannock Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Short Pump?
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.