How Dominion compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs Dominion, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol Virginia Utilities | 10.99 | 13,633 | -3.10 | -$335 |
| City of Harrisonburg | 11.36 | 18,089 | -2.73 | -$295 |
| Northern Virginia Elec Coop | 11.57 | 167,274 | -2.52 | -$273 |
| City of Manassas | 11.63 | 13,947 | -2.46 | -$266 |
| A & N Electric Coop | 13.02 | 33,096 | -1.07 | -$116 |
| Prince George Electric Coop | 13.05 | 10,954 | -1.05 | -$113 |
| Shenandoah Valley Elec Coop | 13.81 | 85,281 | -0.29 | -$31 |
| Dominion Energy Virginia (this page) | 14.09 | 2,383,548 | — | — |
| Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative | 14.50 | 30,016 | +0.41 | +$44 |
| Rappahannock Electric Coop | 14.89 | 169,489 | +0.79 | +$86 |
| City of Danville | 15.01 | 37,781 | +0.91 | +$99 |
| Southside Electric Coop, Inc | 15.48 | 56,846 | +1.38 | +$149 |
14 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with Dominion. Showing the 11 cheapest. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than Dominion customers at the same usage. Territories are fixed by address — these gaps measure cost differences between areas, not options you can pick between.
Where Dominion customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | Dominion premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria City | Bristol Virginia Utilities | 10.99 | +$335 |
| Alleghany | Bristol Virginia Utilities | 10.99 | +$335 |
| Arlington | Bristol Virginia Utilities | 10.99 | +$335 |
| Bath | Bristol Virginia Utilities | 10.99 | +$335 |
| Bedford City | Bristol Virginia Utilities | 10.99 | +$335 |
| Bristol City | Bristol Virginia Utilities | 10.99 | +$335 |
| Buena Vista City | Bristol Virginia Utilities | 10.99 | +$335 |
| Charles City | Bristol Virginia Utilities | 10.99 | +$335 |
Multiple utilities in one county means adjoining territories, not household choice — you cannot switch wires companies. Showing the 8 highest-premium counties of 104 served.
Rate trend and size
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average price, ¢/kWh | 13.92 | 14.09 | +1.3% |
| Residential customers | 2,357,519 | 2,383,548 | +1.1% |
Ownership: Investor Owned. Statewide context: Virginia electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a Dominion bill
Virginia is a regulated retail market — Dominion customers cannot choose a different supplier; rates are set in utility-commission proceedings. Official information: scc.virginia.gov.
Counties served (VA, EIA-861 2024)
Accomack · Albemarle · Alexandria City · Alleghany · Amelia · Amherst · Appomattox · Arlington · Augusta · Bath · Bedford · Bedford City · Botetourt · Bristol City · Brunswick · Buchanan · Buckingham · Buena Vista City · Campbell · Caroline · Carroll · Charles City · Charlotte · Charlottesville City · Chesapeake City · Chesterfield · Clarke · Colonial Heights City · Covington City · Culpeper · Cumberland · Dinwiddie · Emporia City · Essex · Fairfax · Fairfax City · Falls Church City · Fauquier · Fluvanna · Franklin · Fredericksburg City · Gloucester · Goochland · Greene · Greensville · Halifax · Hampton City · Hanover · Harrisonburg City · Henrico · Henry · Hopewell City · Isle of Wight · James City · King George · King William · King and Queen · Lancaster · Lexington City · Loudoun · Louisa · Lunenburg · Madison · Manassas City · Manassas Park City · Mathews · Mecklenburg · Middlesex · Nelson · New Kent · Newport News City · Norfolk City · Northumberland · Nottoway · Orange · Page · Petersburg City · Pittsylvania · Poquoson City · Portsmouth City · Powhatan · Prince Edward · Prince George · Prince William · Rappahannock · Richmond · Richmond City · Rockbridge · Rockingham · Shenandoah · Southampton · Spotsylvania · Stafford · Staunton City · Suffolk City · Surry · Sussex · Tazewell · Virginia Beach City · Warren · Waynesboro City · Westmoreland · Williamsburg City · York
Head-to-head comparisons
- Dominion Energy Virginia vs Appalachian Power Co
- Dominion Energy Virginia vs Rappahannock Electric Coop
- Dominion Energy Virginia vs Northern Virginia Elec Coop
- Dominion Energy Virginia vs Shenandoah Valley Elec Coop
- Dominion Energy Virginia vs Southside Electric Coop, Inc
Questions people ask
- Is Dominion Energy Virginia more expensive than other Virginia utilities?
- Dominion Energy Virginia customers paid an average 14.09 cents/kWh in 2024 — 2% below the Virginia volume-weighted average of 14.41 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from Dominion Energy Virginia?
- No — distribution territory is fixed by address and Virginia has no residential supplier shopping. Rate changes go through the state utility commission (scc.virginia.gov).
- How many customers does Dominion Energy Virginia have?
- 2,383,548 residential customers in Virginia in 2024 across 104 counties, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: investor-owned.