Electricity rates in Winchester, VA
Winchester (27,284 people, Frederick County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Rappahannock Electric Co-op pay about 15.84¢/kWh, 4% less than the Virginia average.
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Electric companies serving Winchester
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rappahannock Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 15.84¢ | $189 | 173K | 428 |
| Shenandoah Valley Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14.80¢ | $178 | 87K | 391 |
Power outages in Frederick County right now
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Outage history in Frederick County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 169 | 139 |
| Days with outages | 45 | 43 |
| Most customers out at once | 4,651 (10.3%) | 3,809 (8.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-11 | 2025-02-17 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (169 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Stephens City 15.8¢
- Shawnee Land 14.8¢
- Berryville 15.8¢
- Middletown 15.8¢
- Shenandoah Farms 15.8¢
- Strasburg 15.8¢
- Apple Mountain Lake 15.8¢
- Front Royal 15.8¢
- Purcellville 13.6¢
- Marshall 15.8¢
ZIP codes: 22601, 22602, 22603, 22604
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Winchester?
Most homes in Winchester get power from Rappahannock Electric Co-op, where residential customers pay an average of 15.84¢/kWh including all charges. The Virginia average is 16.48¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Winchester: Shenandoah Valley Electric Co-op (14.80¢).
What is the average electric bill in Winchester?
About $189 a month, based on 1,195 kWh a month (the average for Rappahannock Electric Co-op customers) at 15.84¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Winchester, VA?
2 utilities serve Winchester's ZIP codes: Rappahannock Electric Co-op, Shenandoah Valley Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Winchester?
In 2025, customers in Frederick County averaged 2 hr 19 min without power. Outages hit 43 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-02-17, when 3,809 customers (8.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.