Prince George Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Virginia · SERC region · PJM
Prince George Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 10,917 homes in Virginia. Its residential customers pay an average of 14.57¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 19% 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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Prince George Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $72.85 | $56.64 |
| 1,000 kWh | $145.70 | $97.28 |
| 1,500 kWh | $218.55 | $137.92 |
| 2,000 kWh | $291.40 | $178.56 |
*SCHEDULE A-7 RESIDENTIAL SERVICE Single Phase (effective 2009-10-01, $16.00/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.
Prince George Electric Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCHEDULE A-7 RESIDENTIAL SERVICE Single Phase | 2009-10-01 | $16.00 | 8.13¢ |
| SCHEDULE R-TOU-1 RESIDENTIAL SERVICE Single Phasetime-of-use | 2009-10-01 | $16.00 | 4.7¢ (12am–3pm, 8pm–12am) · 20.9¢ (3pm–8pm) — summer weekdays |
| SCHEDULE R-TOU-1 RESIDENTIAL SERVICE Multi Phasetime-of-use | 2009-10-01 | $35.00 | 4.7¢ (12am–3pm, 8pm–12am) · 20.9¢ (3pm–8pm) — summer weekdays |
| SCHEDULE A-7 RESIDENTIAL SERVICE Multi Phase | 2009-10-01 | $35.00 | 8.13¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Prince George Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +7% change in the average residential rate (12.68¢ → 13.52¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Prince George Electric Co-op | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 383 | 446 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.95 | 1.34 | |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 222 | 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 Prince George Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 7 hr 13 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 927 | 62 | 3,181 | 2025-03-05 |
| Isle of Wight | 525 | 85 | 2,508 | 2025-02-16 |
| Dinwiddie | 444 | 79 | 3,117 | 2025-07-19 |
| Sussex | 389 | 43 | 1,219 | 2025-07-19 |
| Surry | 304 | 28 | 1,571 | 2025-02-21 |
| Prince George | 303 | 55 | 3,407 | 2025-12-19 |
Prince George Electric Co-op service area
Prince George Electric Co-op serves 6 counties in Virginia and 22 ZIP codes.
Dinwiddie, Isle of Wight, Prince George, Southampton, Surry, Sussex
Cities: Petersburg, Hopewell, Smithfield, Enon, Waverly, Prince George
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 10,917 |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 186 |
Prince George Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 13.39¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 11.53¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $46,505,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 374,781 MWh |
| Peak demand | 73 MW summer · 99 MW winter |
| Line losses | 3.1% |
| Balancing authority | PJM |
| EIA utility ID | 15410 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Prince George Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
Prince George Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 14.57¢ 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 12% below the Virginia average of 16.48¢ and 19% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Prince George Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $203 a month. The average Prince George Electric Co-op home uses 1,394 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $146.
How many customers does Prince George Electric Co-op have?
Prince George Electric Co-op serves 10,917 residential customers and 12,474 customers in total in Virginia, across 6 counties.
How reliable is Prince George Electric Co-op?
In 2025, the average Prince George Electric Co-op customer was without power for 6 hr 23 min (SAIDI) over undefined interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 3 hr 42 min. The Virginia average was 7 hr 26 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Prince George Electric Co-op offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 2 time-of-use residential plans, including SCHEDULE R-TOU-1 RESIDENTIAL SERVICE Single Phase. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does Prince George Electric Co-op offer net metering for solar?
Prince George Electric Co-op had 186 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 1.3 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 Prince George Electric Co-op before making decisions.