How Rappahannock Electric Coop compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs Rappahannock Electric Coop, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Harrisonburg | 11.36 | 18,089 | -3.53 | -$381 |
| Northern Virginia Elec Coop | 11.57 | 167,274 | -3.32 | -$358 |
| Shenandoah Valley Elec Coop | 13.81 | 85,281 | -1.08 | -$117 |
| Dominion Energy Virginia | 14.09 | 2,383,548 | -0.79 | -$86 |
| Rappahannock Electric Coop (this page) | 14.89 | 169,489 | — | — |
| Northern Neck Elec Coop, Inc | 16.12 | 17,991 | +1.24 | +$134 |
| Central Virginia Electric Coop | 16.14 | 34,893 | +1.26 | +$136 |
| Appalachian Power Co | 17.02 | 465,283 | +2.13 | +$230 |
7 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with Rappahannock Electric Coop. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than Rappahannock Electric Coop customers at the same usage. Territories are fixed by address — these gaps measure cost differences between areas, not options you can pick between.
Where Rappahannock Electric Coop customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | Rappahannock Electric Coop premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockingham | City of Harrisonburg | 11.36 | +$381 |
| Clarke | Northern Virginia Elec Coop | 11.57 | +$358 |
| Fauquier | Northern Virginia Elec Coop | 11.57 | +$358 |
| Stafford | Northern Virginia Elec Coop | 11.57 | +$358 |
| Frederick | Shenandoah Valley Elec Coop | 13.81 | +$117 |
| Greene | Shenandoah Valley Elec Coop | 13.81 | +$117 |
| Page | Shenandoah Valley Elec Coop | 13.81 | +$117 |
| Shenandoah | Shenandoah Valley Elec Coop | 13.81 | +$117 |
Multiple utilities in one county means adjoining territories, not household choice — you cannot switch wires companies. Showing the 8 highest-premium counties of 22 served.
Rate trend and size
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average price, ¢/kWh | 14.81 | 14.89 | +0.5% |
| Residential customers | 164,828 | 169,489 | +2.8% |
Ownership: Cooperative. Statewide context: Virginia electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a Rappahannock Electric Coop bill
Virginia is a regulated retail market — Rappahannock Electric 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)
Albemarle · Caroline · Clarke · Culpeper · Essex · Fauquier · Frederick · Goochland · Greene · Hanover · King William · King and Queen · Louisa · Madison · Orange · Page · Rappahannock · Rockingham · Shenandoah · Spotsylvania · Stafford · Warren
Head-to-head comparisons
- Dominion Energy Virginia vs Rappahannock Electric Coop
- Appalachian Power Co vs Rappahannock Electric Coop
- Rappahannock Electric Coop vs Northern Virginia Elec Coop
- Rappahannock Electric Coop vs Shenandoah Valley Elec Coop
Questions people ask
- Is Rappahannock Electric Coop more expensive than other Virginia utilities?
- Rappahannock Electric Coop customers paid an average 14.89 cents/kWh in 2024 — 3% above the Virginia volume-weighted average of 14.41 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from Rappahannock Electric 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 Rappahannock Electric Coop have?
- 169,489 residential customers in Virginia in 2024 across 22 counties, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: co-op.