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Virginia Electricity Rate

$0.1420 / kWh

US Rank: #35 most expensive

Comparison: 15.5% below US average ($0.168)

Market Status: Regulated Utility

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Appliance Running Costs in Virginia

Calculated using Virginia's average residential rate of $0.1420 per kWh:

Appliance Active Power Hourly Cost Monthly Cost
1500W Space Heater 1500W $0.138 $33.23
Window AC (10,000 BTU) 1200W $0.094 $22.49
Portable Air Conditioner (12k BTU) 1350W $0.134 $32.21
Central Air Conditioner (3-Ton) 3500W $0.249 $67.10
Dehumidifier (50-Pint) 420W $0.039 $13.96
Gaming PC (Under Load) 550W $0.078 $9.37
Desktop PC (Office / Idle) 90W $0.013 $3.07
EV Level 1 Charger (120V / 12A) 1440W $0.204 $61.34
EV Level 2 Charger (240V / 32A) 7680W $1.091 $163.58
Modern Refrigerator (22 cu. ft.) 150W $0.009 $6.13
Chest Freezer 110W $0.008 $5.62
Electric Water Heater (50 Gal) 4500W $0.096 $69.01
Electric Clothes Dryer 3000W $0.320 $9.59
Pool Pump (Single Speed 1.5 HP) 1500W $0.213 $51.12
Hot Tub Heater 4000W $0.142 $102.24
Countertop Microwave 1100W $0.156 $1.41
Air Fryer / Convection Toaster 1700W $0.205 $3.08
Hair Dryer (High Heat) 1800W $0.256 $1.92
Bitcoin Miner (Antminer S19 Pro) 3250W $0.462 $332.28
Aquarium (Heater + Filter 55 Gal) 200W $0.014 $10.22
65-inch OLED TV (Active) 120W $0.017 $2.56
Entertainment Standby / Vampire Draw 35W $0.005 $3.58

Electricity Bill Factors in Virginia

While the statewide average is $0.1420/kWh, your actual cost may vary depending on municipal utility boundaries, investor-owned utility (IOU) delivery riders, and seasonal volumetric rate adjustments. Enter your exact 5-digit ZIP code on our homepage to resolve hyper-local utility rates.

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