Electricity rates in Williamsburg, VA
Williamsburg (15,052 people, James City 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 Williamsburg
| 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 James City County right now
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Outage history in James City County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 255 | 171 |
| Days with outages | 49 | 37 |
| Most customers out at once | 6,099 (18.5%) | 6,410 (19.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-03 | 2025-06-19 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (255 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Gloucester Point 17.0¢
- Gloucester Courthouse 17.0¢
- West Point 17.0¢
- Smithfield 17.0¢
- Poquoson 17.0¢
- Carrollton 17.0¢
- Newport News 17.0¢
- Hampton 17.0¢
- East Hampton 17.0¢
- Waverly 14.6¢
ZIP codes: 23185, 23186, 23187, 23188
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Williamsburg?
Most homes in Williamsburg 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 Williamsburg?
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 Williamsburg, VA?
Virginia Electric & Power Co. serves Williamsburg.
How often does the power go out in Williamsburg?
In 2025, customers in James City County averaged 2 hr 51 min without power. Outages hit 37 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-19, when 6,410 customers (19.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.