Electricity rates in 22736 — Richardsville, VA
Homes in ZIP 22736 pay about 17.8¢ per kWh (Virginia Electric & Power Co., Jan–Aug 2026). The Virginia average is 17.6¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).
What a month of electricity costs
Monthly cost at the average price of 17.8¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 22736 is
Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving 22736
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in VA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Electric & Power Co. Investor Owned | 17.8¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $142 | 2,383,548 |
| Rappahannock Electric Coop Cooperative | 16.5¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $170 | 169,489 |
| Northern Virginia Elec Coop Cooperative | 11.6¢ 2024 | $132 | 167,274 |
| Town of Culpeper (VA) Municipal · serves Culpeper County | 13.9¢ 2024 | $214 | 5,855 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Culpeper County; county matches may serve only part of the area. Prices are each utility’s average residential revenue per kWh.
Virginia price trend
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.
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 about 22736
How much does electricity cost in 22736?
About 17.8¢ per kWh for homes (Virginia Electric & Power Co., Jan–Aug 2026, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $160.
Who is the electric utility for 22736?
Virginia Electric & Power Co., with about 2,383,548 residential customers in Virginia; 3 other utilities also serve parts of the area.
Is electricity in VA getting more expensive?
The Virginia residential average was 17.6¢ per kWh in August 2026, up 11.3% from a year earlier; the U.S. average was 18.2¢.