Electricity rates in West Point, VA
West Point (3,333 people, King William 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 West Point
| 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 King William County right now
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Outage history in King William County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 180 | 508 |
| Days with outages | 43 | 53 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,385 (17.2%) | 3,239 (40.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-11-14 | 2025-06-19 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (180 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Gloucester Courthouse 17.0¢
- Williamsburg 17.0¢
- Central Garage 17.0¢
- Deltaville 17.0¢
- Gloucester Point 17.0¢
- Kilmarnock 17.0¢
- Tappahannock 17.0¢
- Sandston 17.0¢
- Highland Springs 17.0¢
- Warsaw 17.0¢
ZIP codes: 23181
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in West Point?
Most homes in West Point 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 West Point: Rappahannock Electric Co-op (15.84¢).
What is the average electric bill in West Point?
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 West Point, VA?
2 utilities serve West Point'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 West Point?
In 2025, customers in King William County averaged 8 hr 28 min without power. Outages hit 53 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-19, when 3,239 customers (40.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.