Electricity rates in Tappahannock, VA
Tappahannock (2,387 people, Essex 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 Tappahannock
| 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 Essex County right now
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Outage history in Essex County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 457 | 480 |
| Days with outages | 45 | 43 |
| Most customers out at once | 6,694 (128.1%) | 3,090 (59.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-01 | 2025-06-19 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (457 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Warsaw 17.0¢
- Central Garage 17.0¢
- Colonial Beach 17.0¢
- West Point 17.0¢
- Bowling Green 17.0¢
- King George 17.0¢
- Dahlgren 17.0¢
- Kilmarnock 17.0¢
- Mechanicsville 17.0¢
- Ashland 17.0¢
ZIP codes: 22560
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Tappahannock?
Most homes in Tappahannock 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 Tappahannock: Rappahannock Electric Co-op (15.84¢).
What is the average electric bill in Tappahannock?
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 Tappahannock, VA?
2 utilities serve Tappahannock'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 Tappahannock?
In 2025, customers in Essex County averaged 8 hr 0 min without power. Outages hit 43 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-19, when 3,090 customers (59.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.