EIA data through August 2026 · updated 2026-10-29

Virginia Tech Electric Service electricity rates

Virginia Tech Electric Service (state) residential customers paid about 19.3¢ per kWh (Jan–Aug 2026) — an average bill of $135 for 787 kWh a month.

Avg. home price19.3¢per kWh
Residential customers5,660VA, 2024
Avg. monthly use787kWh
Commercial14.1¢per kWh
Industrial11.6¢per kWh

What a month costs with Virginia Tech Electric Service

500 kWh / month$96
900 kWh / month$174
1,200 kWh / month$231

Monthly cost at the average price of 19.3¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.

Price trend

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Virginia averageU.S. averageVirginia Tech Electric Service
Aug 202617.6¢per kWh
vs. 1 year ago+11.3%15.8¢
vs. 5 years ago+38.8%12.7¢
Record high17.6¢Aug 2026
Avg. home bill$2201,246 kWh, Aug
EIA forecast, South Atlantic16.0¢Dec 2027

Hover or tap the chart for exact monthly values. Source: EIA-861M (monthly, latest months preliminary); forecast: EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook (October 2026) for the South Atlantic region, which includes Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia.

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Averages, not a quote. Prices here are what each utility’s residential customers paid on average (revenue ÷ kWh sold, fixed charges included), as reported to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Your own rate depends on your plan, season and usage — check your bill or your utility’s tariff.

Questions

What is Virginia Tech Electric Service’s electricity rate?

About 19.3¢ per kWh for residential customers (Jan–Aug 2026 average, EIA-861M), including fixed charges spread over usage.

What is the average Virginia Tech Electric Service electric bill?

$135 a month in 2024, for an average of 787 kWh (EIA-861).

Is Virginia Tech Electric Service cheaper than the Virginia average?

No: 19.3¢ versus the Virginia average of 17.6¢ (Aug 2026).