Electricity rates in Sterling, VA
Sterling (27,822 people, Loudoun 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 Sterling
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Electric & Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 17.01¢ | $177 | 2.41M | 307 |
| Northern Virginia Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.59¢ | $155 | 169K | 94 |
Power outages in Loudoun County right now
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Outage history in Loudoun County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 110 | 149 |
| Days with outages | 33 | 47 |
| Most customers out at once | 13,906 (7.4%) | 17,820 (9.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-27 | 2025-06-19 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (110 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Oak Grove 17.0¢
- Dulles Town Center 17.0¢
- Countryside 17.0¢
- Herndon 17.0¢
- Sugarland Run 17.0¢
- University Center 17.0¢
- Ashburn 17.0¢
- Dranesville 17.0¢
- Loudoun Valley Estates 17.0¢
- Floris 17.0¢
ZIP codes: 20163, 20164, 20165, 20166, 20167
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Sterling?
Most homes in Sterling 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 Sterling: Northern Virginia Electric Co-op (13.59¢).
What is the average electric bill in Sterling?
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 Sterling, VA?
2 utilities serve Sterling's ZIP codes: Virginia Electric & Power Co., Northern Virginia Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Sterling?
In 2025, customers in Loudoun County averaged 2 hr 29 min without power. Outages hit 47 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-19, when 17,820 customers (9.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.