Northern Neck Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Virginia · SERC region · PJM
Northern Neck Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 18,199 homes in Virginia. Its residential customers pay an average of 17.26¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 4% 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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Northern Neck Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $86.30 | $7.50 |
| 1,000 kWh | $172.60 | $15.00 |
| 1,500 kWh | $258.90 | $22.50 |
| 2,000 kWh | $345.20 | $30.00 |
*100 % Renewable Energy Attributes Electric Service Rider (effective 2010-12-17), energy and fixed charges from the OpenEI Utility Rate Database. Riders, fuel adjustments and taxes are often billed separately, so real bills usually land closer to the all-in column. Calculate your bill.
Northern Neck Electric Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 % Renewable Energy Attributes Electric Service Rider | 2010-12-17 | — | 1.50¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Northern Neck Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +14% change in the average residential rate (14.08¢ → 16.01¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2023 | Northern Neck Electric Co-op | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 129 | 446 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.14 | 1.95 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 113 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 129 | 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 Northern Neck Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 5 hr 3 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northumberland | 982 | 69 | 3,344 | 2025-01-13 |
| Westmoreland | 505 | 60 | 4,887 | 2025-07-02 |
| King George | 374 | 69 | 2,588 | 2025-02-16 |
| Lancaster | 338 | 47 | 1,956 | 2025-10-13 |
| Richmond | 297 | 64 | 15,359 | 2025-07-28 |
| Stafford | 219 | 53 | 10,962 | 2025-02-16 |
Northern Neck Electric Co-op service area
Northern Neck Electric Co-op serves 6 counties in Virginia and 26 ZIP codes.
King George, Lancaster, Northumberland, Richmond, Stafford, Westmoreland
Cities: Fredericksburg, King George, Falmouth, Colonial Beach, Warsaw, Kilmarnock
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 18,197 |
| Time-based rate programs | Time-of-use rates |
| Homes on time-based rates | 5 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 325 |
| Homes in demand response (e.g. thermostat rebates) | 4,478 |
Northern Neck Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 16.70¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $48,307,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 303,057 MWh |
| Peak demand | 74 MW summer · 125 MW winter |
| Line losses | 6.6% |
| Balancing authority | PJM |
| EIA utility ID | 13762 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Northern Neck Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
Northern Neck Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 17.26¢ 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 5% above the Virginia average of 16.48¢ and 4% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Northern Neck Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $207 a month. The average Northern Neck Electric Co-op home uses 1,197 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $173.
How many customers does Northern Neck Electric Co-op have?
Northern Neck Electric Co-op serves 18,199 residential customers and 20,906 customers in total in Virginia, across 6 counties.
How reliable is Northern Neck Electric Co-op?
In 2023, the average Northern Neck Electric Co-op customer was without power for 2 hr 9 min (SAIDI) over 1.14 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 2 hr 9 min. The Virginia average was 7 hr 26 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Northern Neck Electric Co-op offer time-of-use rates?
Northern Neck Electric Co-op reports offering time-of-use rates to residential customers. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does Northern Neck Electric Co-op offer net metering for solar?
Northern Neck Electric Co-op had 325 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 2.6 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 Northern Neck Electric Co-op before making decisions.