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Municipal · 13,648 residential customers
Bristol Virginia Utilities electricity rates
Residential customers paid an average of 11.6¢ per kWh in 2025, 29% below the Virginia average of 16.5¢ for the latest 12 months.
Average rate
11.6¢/kWh
2025, all residential revenue ÷ kWh
Average bill
$144/mo
At 1,239 kWh a month
1-year change
+5.7%
5 years: +15.9%
Average rate by year
202010.0¢
202110.1¢
202211.0¢
202310.9¢
202411.0¢
202511.6¢
Bristol Virginia Utilities bill at different usage levels
Estimated monthly bill at Bristol Virginia Utilities's 2025 average rate of 11.6¢ per kWh. Actual bills vary with your plan, fixed charges and taxes.
| Monthly use | Bristol Virginia Utilities | Virginia average |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $58 | $82 |
| 750 kWh | $87 | $124 |
| 1,000 kWh | $116 | $165 |
| 1,500 kWh | $174 | $247 |
| 2,000 kWh | $232 | $330 |
Other utilities in Virginia
| Utility | Customers | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Electric & Power Co | 2,408,901 | 15.2¢ |
| Appalachian Power Co | 467,581 | 17.2¢ |
| Rappahannock Electric Coop | 172,883 | 15.5¢ |
| Northern Virginia Elec Coop | 169,027 | 12.6¢ |
| Shenandoah Valley Elec Coop | 86,656 | 14.5¢ |
| Southside Electric Coop, Inc | 57,305 | 15.5¢ |
| City of Danville - (VA) | 38,226 | 15.8¢ |
| Central Virginia Electric Coop | 35,353 | 16.2¢ |
Bristol Virginia Utilities: common questions
- How much does Bristol Virginia Utilities charge per kWh?
- Bristol Virginia Utilities residential customers paid an average of 11.6¢ per kWh in 2025, counting all charges, according to EIA Form 861 data.
- What is the average Bristol Virginia Utilities electric bill?
- The average Bristol Virginia Utilities household used 1,239 kWh a month in 2025, which works out to about $144 a month at the average rate.
- Is Bristol Virginia Utilities cheaper than other utilities in Virginia?
- Bristol Virginia Utilities's average rate is 29% below the Virginia average of 16.5¢. 1 of 19 utilities in Virginia have a lower average rate.
- Did Bristol Virginia Utilities raise rates?
- Bristol Virginia Utilities's average residential rate changed +5.7% from 2024 to 2025 and +15.9% since 2020.
- Is my Bristol Virginia Utilities bill too high?
- Enter the kWh and amount from your bill in the free bill check on AverageElectricBill.com. It compares your use with similar Virginia homes and your rate with Bristol Virginia Utilities's average.
Got a Bristol Virginia Utilities bill?
Check my billSource: U.S. EIA Form EIA-861, 2025 final data.