City of Harrisonburg electricity rates
Municipal utility · Virginia · SERC region · PJM
City of Harrisonburg is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 18,133 homes in Virginia. Its residential customers pay an average of 12.41¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 31% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend.
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City of Harrisonburg bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $62.05 |
| 1,000 kWh | $124.10 |
| 1,500 kWh | $186.15 |
| 2,000 kWh | $248.20 |
City of Harrisonburg residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residentialtime-of-use | 2012-07-03 | $9.50 | 8.0¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Harrisonburg rate history
2015–2025: +17% change in the average residential rate (9.88¢ → 11.51¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | City of Harrisonburg | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 18 | 446 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.17 | 1.95 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 105 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 18 | 178 | 121 |
Outages in counties served (2025)
From ORNL EAGLE-I, which tracks customers without power every 15 minutes. These counts cover every utility in each county. Weighted across City of Harrisonburg's counties, customers averaged 7 hr 56 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockingham | 476 | 74 | 9,852 | 2025-02-17 |
City of Harrisonburg service area
City of Harrisonburg serves Rockingham County in Virginia and 3 ZIP codes.
Rockingham
Cities: Harrisonburg, Massanetta Springs, Belmont Estates
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 10,736 |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 329 |
City of Harrisonburg at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | Generation, Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 11.17¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 9.26¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $72,018,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 689,658 MWh |
| Peak demand | 129 MW summer · 150 MW winter |
| Power from own generation | 0% (rest purchased) |
| Line losses | 3.2% |
| Balancing authority | PJM |
| EIA utility ID | 8198 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Harrisonburg's electricity rate?
City of Harrisonburg residential customers pay an average of 12.41¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend). That's 25% below the Virginia average of 16.48¢ and 31% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Harrisonburg electric bill?
About $121 a month. The average City of Harrisonburg home uses 974 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $124.
How many customers does City of Harrisonburg have?
City of Harrisonburg serves 18,133 residential customers and 21,770 customers in total in Virginia, across 1 county.
How reliable is City of Harrisonburg?
In 2025, the average City of Harrisonburg customer was without power for 18 min (SAIDI) over 0.17 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 18 min. The Virginia average was 7 hr 26 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does City of Harrisonburg offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 1 time-of-use residential plan, including Residential. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does City of Harrisonburg offer net metering for solar?
City of Harrisonburg had 329 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 2.2 MW of capacity. Estimate solar savings at this utility's rate.
Sources: EIA-861 2025 and EIA-861M (through July 2026), OpenEI URDB, ORNL EAGLE-I, U.S. Census. Methodology. Spot an error? Rates change often, so confirm with City of Harrisonburg before making decisions.