Northern Virginia Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Virginia · SERC region · PJM
Northern Virginia Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 169,027 homes in Virginia. Its residential customers pay an average of 13.59¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 24% 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 Virginia Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $67.95 | $72.70 |
| 1,000 kWh | $135.90 | $124.09 |
| 1,500 kWh | $203.85 | $175.49 |
| 2,000 kWh | $271.80 | $226.88 |
*Schedule R-1, Residental Service (effective 2025-01-01, $21.30/month customer charge), 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 Virginia Electric Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule R-1, Residental Service | 2025-01-01 | $21.30 | 10.28¢ first 300 kWh, 10.28¢ after |
| Schedule R1-EV, Residential Electric Vehicletime-of-use | 2025-01-01 | $17.33 | 6.5¢ (12am–6am, 11pm–12am) · 11.9¢ (6am–11pm) — summer weekdays |
| Schedule R-TOU, Residental Time Of Use Servicetime-of-use | 2019-01-01 | $18.00 | 9.9¢ (12am–1pm, 6pm–12am) · 35.3¢ (1pm–6pm) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Northern Virginia Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: -0% change in the average residential rate (12.65¢ → 12.60¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Northern Virginia Electric Co-op | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 94 | 446 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.98 | 1.95 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 96 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 43 | 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 Virginia Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 3 hr 52 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fauquier | 834 | 93 | 11,460 | 2025-02-06 |
| Fairfax | 292 | 55 | 72,758 | 2025-06-19 |
| Clarke | 288 | 59 | 1,511 | 2025-08-24 |
| Stafford | 219 | 53 | 10,962 | 2025-02-16 |
| Loudoun | 149 | 47 | 17,820 | 2025-06-19 |
| Prince William | 88 | 35 | 15,218 | 2025-05-31 |
| Manassas Park City | 29 | 8 | 853 | 2025-06-27 |
Northern Virginia Electric Co-op service area
Northern Virginia Electric Co-op serves 7 counties in Virginia and 57 ZIP codes.
Clarke, Fairfax, Fauquier, Loudoun, Manassas Park City, Prince William, Stafford
Cities: Centreville, Dale City, Leesburg, Ashburn, Manassas, Lake Ridge, Linton Hall, Fredericksburg, Sterling, South Riding, Fairfax, Chantilly, Montclair, Buckhall, Sudley, Cherry Hill, Manassas Park, Bull Run, Kings Park West, Broadlands, Fairfax Station, Gainesville, Warrenton, Brambleton, Purcellville, Bristow, Triangle, Greenbriar, New Baltimore, West Gate, Yorkshire, Independent Hill, Lake of the Woods, Aquia Harbour, Belmont, Potomac Mills, Dumfries, Stafford, Spotsylvania Courthouse, Woodbridge
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 48% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 90,273 |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 3,981 |
| Homes in demand response (e.g. thermostat rebates) | 39,304 |
Northern Virginia Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 10.29¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $1,468,709,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 14,649,199 MWh |
| Peak demand | 2,360 MW summer · 2,134 MW winter |
| Line losses | 1.4% |
| Balancing authority | PJM |
| EIA utility ID | 13640 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Northern Virginia Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
Northern Virginia Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 13.59¢ 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 18% below the Virginia average of 16.48¢ and 24% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Northern Virginia Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $155 a month. The average Northern Virginia Electric Co-op home uses 1,142 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $136.
How many customers does Northern Virginia Electric Co-op have?
Northern Virginia Electric Co-op serves 169,027 residential customers and 184,104 customers in total in Virginia, across 7 counties.
How reliable is Northern Virginia Electric Co-op?
In 2025, the average Northern Virginia Electric Co-op customer was without power for 94 min (SAIDI) over 0.98 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 43 min. The Virginia average was 7 hr 26 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Northern Virginia Electric Co-op offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 2 time-of-use residential plans, including Schedule R1-EV, Residential Electric Vehicle. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does Northern Virginia Electric Co-op offer net metering for solar?
Northern Virginia Electric Co-op had 3,981 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 32.2 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 Northern Virginia Electric Co-op before making decisions.