Electricity rates in 23612 — Newport News, VA
Homes in ZIP 23612 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 23612 is
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| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in VA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Electric & Power Co. Investor Owned | 17.8¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $142 | 2,383,548 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Newport News (city); 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 23612
How much does electricity cost in 23612?
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 23612?
Virginia Electric & Power Co., with about 2,383,548 residential customers in Virginia.
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¢.