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

Electricity rates in 22747 — Washington, VA

Homes in ZIP 22747 pay about 16.5¢ per kWh (Rappahannock Electric Coop, Jan–Aug 2026). The Virginia average is 17.6¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).

Avg. home price16.5¢per kWh
UtilityRappahannock Electric Coop
VA average17.6¢Aug 2026
U.S. average18.2¢Aug 2026
Avg. monthly bill$1701,145 kWh/month, 2024

What a month of electricity costs

500 kWh / month$82
900 kWh / month$148
1,200 kWh / month$198

Monthly cost at the average price of 16.5¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.

Where ZIP 22747 is

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Utilities serving 22747

UtilityHome priceAvg. billCustomers in VA
Rappahannock Electric Coop
Cooperative
16.5¢
Jan–Aug 2026
$170169,489
Shenandoah Valley Elec Coop
Cooperative
15.4¢
Jan–Aug 2026
$16185,281
Virginia Electric & Power Co.
Investor Owned · serves Rappahannock County
17.8¢
Jan–Aug 2026
$1422,383,548

Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Rappahannock County; county matches may serve only part of the area. Prices are each utility’s average residential revenue per kWh.

Virginia price trend

10¢12¢14¢16¢18¢20¢20222023202420252026Virginia averageU.S. averageRappahannock Electric Coop 10¢12¢14¢16¢18¢20¢20222023202420252026Virginia averageU.S. averageRappahannock Electric Coop
Virginia averageU.S. averageRappahannock Electric Coop
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.

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 22747

How much does electricity cost in 22747?

About 16.5¢ per kWh for homes (Rappahannock Electric Coop, Jan–Aug 2026, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $148.

Who is the electric utility for 22747?

Rappahannock Electric Coop, with about 169,489 residential customers in Virginia; 2 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¢.