Is Dominion Energy Virginia cheaper than Rappahannock Electric Coop?

Yes — in 2024 Dominion Energy Virginia customers averaged 14.09 cents/kWh versus 14.89 for Rappahannock Electric Coop (EIA-861). Dominion Energy Virginia was cheaper by 0.79 cents, about $86 per year at 10,800 kWh.

Can I switch from Rappahannock Electric Coop to Dominion Energy Virginia?

No — distribution territories are exclusive and set by address; you cannot pick between the two wires companies. Virginia has no residential supplier shopping either; rates are set in utility-commission proceedings.

Why is Rappahannock Electric Coop more expensive than Dominion Energy Virginia?

EIA-861 averages reflect everything customers actually paid — supply costs, delivery rates, riders, and surcharges across each territory. Differences in generation mix, grid investment, storm costs, and customer density between Rappahannock Electric Coop and Dominion territory all feed the 0.79-cent gap.

Dominion Energy Virginia vs Rappahannock Electric Coop: Which Is Cheaper? (Virginia, 2024)

Dominion Energy Virginia customers paid less: an average 14.09¢/kWh in 2024 versus 14.89¢/kWh at Rappahannock Electric Coop (EIA-861) — a gap of 0.79¢/kWh, worth about $86 per year at typical usage (10,800 kWh/yr). Their territories meet in 21 VA counties (Albemarle, Caroline, Clarke, …). You cannot switch wires companies — the territory is set by your address.

Side by side (VA, EIA-861)

Dominion Energy Virginia vs Rappahannock Electric Coop — residential averages from federal EIA-861 filings
Metric	Dominion Energy Virginia	Rappahannock Electric Coop
2024 average price, ¢/kWh	14.09	14.89
2023 average price, ¢/kWh	13.92	14.81
Annual cost at 10,800 kWh, $/yr	$1,522	$1,608
Residential customers (2024)	2,383,548	169,489
Ownership	Investor-owned	Co-op
Counties served in VA	104	22

Average price = residential revenue ÷ sales (bundled service): the all-in price customers actually paid, including supply, delivery and riders. Profiles: Dominion Energy Virginia · Rappahannock Electric Coop · Virginia overview.

Where the territories meet

Both utilities file EIA-861 service territory in: Albemarle · Caroline · Clarke · Culpeper · Essex · Fauquier · Goochland · Greene · Hanover · King William · King and Queen · Louisa · Madison · Orange · Page · Rappahannock · Rockingham · Shenandoah · Spotsylvania · Stafford · Warren counties (VA, 2024).

Adjoining or overlapping territory in a county does not mean households there can pick between the two — service maps are parcel-level and fixed. The county overlap mainly matters when choosing where to live or comparing town-level costs.

Can you actually choose between them?

No — not for delivery. Distribution territories are exclusive and set by address; Dominion Energy Virginia and Rappahannock Electric Coop do not compete for the same meters. Virginia is a regulated retail market — there is no residential supplier shopping; rates are set in utility-commission proceedings (scc.virginia.gov). The price gap above mainly matters when choosing where to live, comparing towns, or benchmarking your bill.

Questions people ask

Is Dominion Energy Virginia cheaper than Rappahannock Electric Coop?: Yes — in 2024 Dominion Energy Virginia customers averaged 14.09 cents/kWh versus 14.89 for Rappahannock Electric Coop (EIA-861). Dominion Energy Virginia was cheaper by 0.79 cents, about $86 per year at 10,800 kWh.
Can I switch from Rappahannock Electric Coop to Dominion Energy Virginia?: No — distribution territories are exclusive and set by address; you cannot pick between the two wires companies. Virginia has no residential supplier shopping either; rates are set in utility-commission proceedings.
Why is Rappahannock Electric Coop more expensive than Dominion Energy Virginia?: EIA-861 averages reflect everything customers actually paid — supply costs, delivery rates, riders, and surcharges across each territory. Differences in generation mix, grid investment, storm costs, and customer density between Rappahannock Electric Coop and Dominion territory all feed the 0.79-cent gap.

About these numbers. Rates shown are averages computed from federal regulatory filings (EIA Form 861) and public tariff databases — confirm with your utility before making decisions; your actual rate depends on your tariff, usage, and riders. Distribution utility is determined by address and generally cannot be chosen; in retail-choice states you may choose your supplier for the supply portion of the bill. Savings figures use 10,800 kWh/yr (US average residential usage) and are estimates, not quotes. EnergySavings is an independent data project by CertiHomes and is not affiliated with any utility, supplier, or government agency.