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Electricity costs in Virginia
Residential customers in Virginia pay an average of 17.61¢ per kWh — 31st cheapest of the 51 states and territories we track, and -4.5% against the national average.
Virginia at a glance
Northern Virginia hosts the largest concentration of data centers in the world, and that load is the fastest-growing source of electricity demand in the country, which is reshaping the state's capacity planning and rate outlook. Limited retail choice exists. Humid summers drive household cooling peaks, with electric heating adding winter load.
Rate trend
2025-06 to 2026-05 · cents per kWh · 15.23¢ → 17.61¢
What appliances cost to run in Virginia
Ranked by annual cost at typical usage and Virginia’s average rate. Click through for the full calculation and to enter your own usage.
| Appliance | Watts | kWh/yr | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric Furnace | 15000W | 14,783 | $217 | $2,603 |
| EV Charger (Level 2) | 7200W | 7,884 | $116 | $1,388 |
| Central Air Conditioner | 3500W | 6,643 | $97.56 | $1,170 |
| Heat Pump | 2400W | 5,256 | $77.19 | $926 |
| Space Heater | 1500W | 4,380 | $64.33 | $771 |
| Pool Pump | 1500W | 4,380 | $64.33 | $771 |
| Hot Tub | 1500W | 3,285 | $48.24 | $578 |
| Garage Heater | 5000W | 3,285 | $48.24 | $578 |
| Tankless Water Heater | 18000W | 2,628 | $38.60 | $463 |
| Electric Baseboard Heater | 1250W | 2,555 | $37.52 | $450 |
| Electric Water Heater | 4000W | 1,971 | $28.95 | $347 |
| Window Air Conditioner | 900W | 1,840 | $27.02 | $324 |
| Dehumidifier | 500W | 1,314 | $19.30 | $231 |
| Electric Clothes Dryer | 3000W | 931 | $13.67 | $164 |
| Slow Cooker | 200W | 584 | $8.58 | $103 |
| Chest Freezer | 200W | 526 | $7.72 | $92.56 |
| Electric Oven | 2400W | 526 | $7.72 | $92.56 |
| Electric Stovetop | 2000W | 511 | $7.50 | $89.99 |
| Refrigerator | 150W | 460 | $6.75 | $80.99 |
| Desktop Computer | 200W | 409 | $6.00 | $71.99 |
| Electric Lawn Mower | 1200W | 329 | $4.82 | $57.85 |
| Well Pump | 750W | 274 | $4.02 | $48.21 |
| Air Fryer | 1500W | 219 | $3.22 | $38.57 |
| Box Fan | 75W | 219 | $3.22 | $38.57 |
| Dishwasher | 1200W | 219 | $3.22 | $38.57 |
| Microwave | 1100W | 201 | $2.95 | $35.35 |
| Television | 100W | 183 | $2.68 | $32.14 |
| Ceiling Fan | 60W | 175 | $2.57 | $30.85 |
| Coffee Maker | 900W | 164 | $2.41 | $28.92 |
| Gaming Console | 150W | 164 | $2.41 | $28.92 |
| Electric Pressure Cooker | 1000W | 146 | $2.14 | $25.71 |
| Toaster Oven | 1400W | 123 | $1.80 | $21.60 |
| Laptop | 60W | 123 | $1.80 | $21.60 |
| Computer Monitor | 35W | 102 | $1.50 | $18.00 |
| Clothes Iron | 1100W | 100 | $1.47 | $17.68 |
| WiFi Router | 10W | 88 | $1.29 | $15.43 |
| Sump Pump | 800W | 88 | $1.29 | $15.43 |
| Washing Machine | 500W | 73 | $1.07 | $12.86 |
| Phone Charger | 6W | 7 | $0.10 | $1.16 |
| Printer | 50W | 5 | $0.07 | $0.80 |
These use typical wattages and usage hours, at Virginia’s state average rate. Your own utility tariff, any time-of-use pricing and fixed service charges will shift the real figure. See our methodology.