Shenandoah Valley Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Virginia · SERC region · PJM
Shenandoah Valley Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 86,656 homes in Virginia. Its residential customers pay an average of 14.80¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 18% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07.
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Shenandoah Valley Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $74.00 |
| 1,000 kWh | $148.00 |
| 1,500 kWh | $222.00 |
| 2,000 kWh | $296.00 |
Shenandoah Valley Electric Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule A-14 Residential Service (Single Phase)time-of-use | 2025-06-01 | $30.00 | 11.9¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Schedule A-14 Residential Service (Three Phase)time-of-use | 2025-06-01 | $37.50 | 11.9¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| S-6 Residential Seasonal Service (Single Phase) | 2018-06-01 | $16.26 | 18.19¢ first 300 kWh, 9.20¢ after |
| S-6 Residential Seasonal Service (Three Phase) | 2018-06-01 | $19.26 | 18.19¢ first 300 kWh, 9.20¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Shenandoah Valley Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +21% change in the average residential rate (11.95¢ → 14.49¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Shenandoah Valley Electric Co-op | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 391 | 446 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 2.78 | 1.95 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 2 hr 21 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 258 | 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 Shenandoah Valley Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 7 hr 10 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland | 3,503 | 54 | 2,155 | 2025-02-06 |
| Nelson | 2,104 | 74 | 13,224 | 2025-09-15 |
| Page | 697 | 104 | 2,782 | 2025-09-03 |
| Shenandoah | 662 | 100 | 3,804 | 2025-07-31 |
| Greene | 574 | 64 | 7,523 | 2025-02-06 |
| Rockbridge | 557 | 102 | 2,167 | 2025-03-18 |
| Rockingham | 476 | 74 | 9,852 | 2025-02-17 |
| Augusta | 370 | 81 | 4,833 | 2025-02-16 |
| Clarke | 288 | 59 | 1,511 | 2025-08-24 |
| Warren | 260 | 60 | 2,693 | 2025-04-22 |
| Frederick | 139 | 43 | 3,809 | 2025-02-17 |
| Winchester City | 117 | 15 | 2,196 | 2025-04-26 |
Shenandoah Valley Electric Co-op service area
Shenandoah Valley Electric Co-op serves 12 counties in Virginia and 91 ZIP codes.
Augusta, Clarke, Frederick, Greene, Highland, Nelson, Page, Rockbridge, Rockingham, Shenandoah, Warren, Winchester City
Cities: Harrisonburg, Winchester, Staunton, Waynesboro, Front Royal, Stuarts Draft, Fishersville, Strasburg, Bridgewater, Crozet, Woodstock, Massanetta Springs, Luray, Berryville, Verona, Broadway, Elkton, Grottoes, Timberville, Weyers Cave, Shenandoah, Massanutten, Crimora, New Market, Mount Jackson, Stephens City, Shawnee Land, Stanley, Twin Lakes, Dayton, Lyndhurst, Apple Mountain Lake, Dooms, Middletown, Belmont Estates, Basye, Jolivue, Nellysford, Edinburg
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 1,492 |
| Homes in demand response (e.g. thermostat rebates) | 6,408 |
Shenandoah Valley Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 13.74¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 10.44¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $310,841,800 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 2,410,700 MWh |
| Peak demand | 559 MW summer · 646 MW winter |
| Line losses | 4.2% |
| Balancing authority | PJM |
| EIA utility ID | 17066 |
| Website | Not available online |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Shenandoah Valley Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
Shenandoah Valley Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 14.80¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07). That's 10% below the Virginia average of 16.48¢ and 18% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Shenandoah Valley Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $178 a month. The average Shenandoah Valley Electric Co-op home uses 1,200 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $148.
How many customers does Shenandoah Valley Electric Co-op have?
Shenandoah Valley Electric Co-op serves 86,656 residential customers and 102,230 customers in total in Virginia, across 12 counties.
How reliable is Shenandoah Valley Electric Co-op?
In 2025, the average Shenandoah Valley Electric Co-op customer was without power for 6 hr 31 min (SAIDI) over 2.78 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 4 hr 18 min. The Virginia average was 7 hr 26 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Shenandoah Valley Electric Co-op offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 2 time-of-use residential plans, including Schedule A-14 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 Shenandoah Valley Electric Co-op offer net metering for solar?
Shenandoah Valley Electric Co-op had 1,492 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 12.1 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 Shenandoah Valley Electric Co-op before making decisions.