Solar vs. Electricity Cost Comparison in Virginia
See how solar stacks up against traditional grid electricity in Virginia. With an average electricity rate of 14.5¢/kWh and 4.5 peak sun hours per day, Virginia homeowners can save significantly by going solar.
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Virginia Beach
14.8¢/kWh · 4.7h sun/day
Avg bill: $158/mo · Dominion Energy Virginia
Norfolk
14.5¢/kWh · 4.7h sun/day
Avg bill: $152/mo · Dominion Energy Virginia
Chesapeake
14.5¢/kWh · 4.7h sun/day
Avg bill: $158/mo · Dominion Energy Virginia
Richmond
14.5¢/kWh · 4.5h sun/day
Avg bill: $152/mo · Dominion Energy Virginia
Arlington
14.8¢/kWh · 4.4h sun/day
Avg bill: $155/mo · Dominion Energy Virginia
Alexandria
14.8¢/kWh · 4.4h sun/day
Avg bill: $155/mo · Dominion Energy Virginia
Newport News
14.5¢/kWh · 4.6h sun/day
Avg bill: $152/mo · Dominion Energy Virginia
About Electricity Costs in Virginia
Virginia residents pay an average of 14.5¢ per kilowatt-hour, resulting in typical monthly bills around $155. With electricity prices rising approximately 3% per year, homeowners in Virginia could spend an estimated $67,285 on grid electricity over the next 25 years.
Solar energy offers a way to lock in your electricity costs. With 4.5 peak sun hours per day and full net metering policies, Virginia is a strong state for residential solar installations.
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