Northern Virginia Elec Coop residential customers paid an average of 11.57¢/kWh in 2024 —
20% below the Virginia average of 14.41¢/kWh (EIA-861).
It served 167,274 residential customers across 7 VA counties.
It was the cheapest option in this set — customers of Northern Neck Elec Coop (16.12¢) pay about $492/yr more at 10,800 kWh/yr.
How Northern Virginia Elec Coop compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs Northern Virginia Elec Coop, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Virginia Elec Coop (this page) | 11.57 | 167,274 | — | — |
| Shenandoah Valley Elec Coop | 13.81 | 85,281 | +2.24 | +$242 |
| Dominion Energy Virginia | 14.09 | 2,383,548 | +2.52 | +$273 |
| Rappahannock Electric Coop | 14.89 | 169,489 | +3.32 | +$358 |
| Northern Neck Elec Coop, Inc | 16.12 | 17,991 | +4.55 | +$492 |
4 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with Northern Virginia Elec Coop. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than Northern Virginia Elec Coop customers at the same usage. Territories are fixed by address — these gaps measure cost differences between areas, not options you can pick between.
Rate trend and size
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average price, ¢/kWh | 13.92 | 11.57 | -16.9% |
| Residential customers | 165,760 | 167,274 | +0.9% |
Ownership: Cooperative. Statewide context: Virginia electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a Northern Virginia Elec Coop bill
Virginia is a regulated retail market — Northern Virginia Elec Coop customers cannot choose a different supplier; rates are set in utility-commission proceedings. Official information: scc.virginia.gov.
Counties served (VA, EIA-861 2024)
Clarke · Fairfax · Fauquier · Loudoun · Manassas Park City · Prince William · Stafford
Head-to-head comparisons
- Dominion Energy Virginia vs Northern Virginia Elec Coop
- Rappahannock Electric Coop vs Northern Virginia Elec Coop
- Northern Virginia Elec Coop vs Shenandoah Valley Elec Coop
Questions people ask
- Is Northern Virginia Elec Coop more expensive than other Virginia utilities?
- Northern Virginia Elec Coop customers paid an average 11.57 cents/kWh in 2024 — 20% below the Virginia volume-weighted average of 14.41 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from Northern Virginia Elec Coop?
- 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 Northern Virginia Elec Coop have?
- 167,274 residential customers in Virginia in 2024 across 7 counties, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: co-op.
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.