STATE ELECTRICITY REPORT / VA
Virginia electricity prices and operating costs.
Latest residential average: 17.55¢/kWh for 2026-07.
Residential rate17.55¢
1 month+1.9%
1 year+11.2%
5 years+40.1%
Cost to run common equipment in Virginia
Every row uses the same standardized annual kWh assumption used on the national Cost to Run Index.
| Equipment | Annual kWh | Monthly cost | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traditional Sauna | 1,755 | $26 | $308 |
| Infrared Sauna | 211 | $3 | $37 |
| EV Charging | 2,880 | $42 | $505 |
| Central Air Conditioning | 3,360 | $49 | $590 |
| Heat Pump | 3,600 | $53 | $632 |
| Hot Tub | 2,190 | $32 | $384 |
| Pool Pump | 2,160 | $32 | $379 |
| Electric Water Heater | 4,500 | $66 | $790 |
| Refrigerator | 600 | $9 | $105 |
| Electric Clothes Dryer | 468 | $7 | $82 |
| Dishwasher | 312 | $5 | $55 |
| Electric Oven | 520 | $8 | $91 |
| Dehumidifier | 720 | $11 | $126 |
| Space Heater | 900 | $13 | $158 |
| Chest Freezer | 350 | $5 | $61 |