Rappahannock Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Virginia · SERC region · PJM
Rappahannock Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 172,883 homes in Virginia. Its residential customers pay an average of 15.84¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 12% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07.
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Rappahannock Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $79.20 |
| 1,000 kWh | $158.40 |
| 1,500 kWh | $237.60 |
| 2,000 kWh | $316.80 |
Rappahannock Electric Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| A-1 Residential and Church Service Three-Phasetime-of-use | 2024-10-02 | $20.05 | 15.7¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| A-1 Residential and Church Service Single-Phasetime-of-use | 2024-10-02 | $16.50 | 15.7¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| A - Farm, Home, and Civic Service Multi-Phasetime-of-use | 2018-03-01 | $17.00 | 12.1¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| A - Farm, Home, and Civic Service Single-Phasetime-of-use | 2018-03-01 | $14.00 | 12.1¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Rappahannock Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +26% change in the average residential rate (12.34¢ → 15.49¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Rappahannock Electric Co-op | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 428 | 446 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 2.50 | 1.95 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 2 hr 51 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 220 | 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 Rappahannock Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 8 hr 3 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rappahannock | 2,324 | 49 | 3,065 | 2025-02-06 |
| Madison | 1,268 | 92 | 5,756 | 2025-07-17 |
| Goochland | 1,068 | 83 | 5,217 | 2025-01-06 |
| Hanover | 933 | 74 | 26,417 | 2025-07-27 |
| Fauquier | 834 | 93 | 11,460 | 2025-02-06 |
| Albemarle | 724 | 95 | 25,027 | 2025-02-16 |
| Page | 697 | 104 | 2,782 | 2025-09-03 |
| Shenandoah | 662 | 100 | 3,804 | 2025-07-31 |
| Greene | 574 | 64 | 7,523 | 2025-02-06 |
| King William | 508 | 53 | 3,239 | 2025-06-19 |
| King and Queen | 489 | 35 | 915 | 2025-01-26 |
| Essex | 480 | 43 | 3,090 | 2025-06-19 |
| Rockingham | 476 | 74 | 9,852 | 2025-02-17 |
| Culpeper | 474 | 49 | 8,233 | 2025-02-06 |
| Louisa | 450 | 83 | 8,532 | 2025-02-16 |
| Clarke | 288 | 59 | 1,511 | 2025-08-24 |
| Warren | 260 | 60 | 2,693 | 2025-04-22 |
| Orange | 255 | 64 | 1,752 | 2025-06-15 |
| Stafford | 219 | 53 | 10,962 | 2025-02-16 |
| Caroline | 195 | 53 | 1,676 | 2025-04-01 |
| Spotsylvania | 152 | 56 | 4,761 | 2025-07-11 |
| Frederick | 139 | 43 | 3,809 | 2025-02-17 |
Rappahannock Electric Co-op service area
Rappahannock Electric Co-op serves 22 counties in Virginia and 157 ZIP codes.
Albemarle, Caroline, Clarke, Culpeper, Essex, Fauquier, Frederick, Goochland, Greene, Hanover, King William, King and Queen, Louisa, Madison, Orange, Page, Rappahannock, Rockingham, Shenandoah, Spotsylvania, Stafford, Warren
Cities: Charlottesville, Mechanicsville, Fredericksburg, Winchester, Short Pump, Culpeper, Front Royal, Glen Allen, Warrenton, Wyndham, Hollymead, Ashland, Lake of the Woods, Strasburg, Orange, Luray, King George, Bealeton, Stafford, Berryville, Falmouth, Spotsylvania Courthouse, West Point, Shenandoah Farms, Elkton, Southern Gateway, Grottoes, Tappahannock, Stephens City, Shawnee Land, Stanley, Twin Lakes, Louisa, Gordonsville, Marshall, Apple Mountain Lake, Central Garage, Middletown, Bowling Green, Ruckersville
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | Time-of-use rates, Peak-time rebates |
| Homes on time-based rates | 48 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 3,970 |
| Homes in demand response (e.g. thermostat rebates) | 13,934 |
Rappahannock Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution, Retail Marketing |
| Commercial rate | 13.12¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 10.36¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $564,823,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 4,226,362 MWh |
| Peak demand | 919 MW summer · 1,192 MW winter |
| Line losses | 4.3% |
| Balancing authority | PJM |
| EIA utility ID | 40228 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Rappahannock Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
Rappahannock Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 15.84¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07). That's 4% below the Virginia average of 16.48¢ and 12% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Rappahannock Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $189 a month. The average Rappahannock Electric Co-op home uses 1,195 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $158.
How many customers does Rappahannock Electric Co-op have?
Rappahannock Electric Co-op serves 172,883 residential customers and 184,421 customers in total in Virginia, across 22 counties.
How reliable is Rappahannock Electric Co-op?
In 2025, the average Rappahannock Electric Co-op customer was without power for 7 hr 8 min (SAIDI) over 2.50 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 3 hr 40 min. The Virginia average was 7 hr 26 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Rappahannock Electric Co-op offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 4 time-of-use residential plans, including A-1 Residential and Church Service Three-Phase. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does Rappahannock Electric Co-op offer net metering for solar?
Rappahannock Electric Co-op had 3,970 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 31.1 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 Rappahannock Electric Co-op before making decisions.