What is the average electricity rate in Culpeper, Virginia?

The average residential electricity rate in Culpeper is approximately 13.98¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $136 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Culpeper?

Natural gas customers in Culpeper pay an average of $78 per month. The rate is approximately $1.46/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves Culpeper, Virginia?

Electricity in Culpeper is distributed by Virginia Electric & Power Co and Rappahannock Electric Coop. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.

Which gas company serves Culpeper?

Culpeper natural gas service is provided by Dominion Energy Gas and Columbia Gas of Virginia. Call them directly for new service connections or to report a gas leak.

How do Culpeper electricity rates compare to Virginia averages?

Culpeper's electricity rate of 13.98¢/kWh is below the Virginia state average of 17.61¢/kWh. This can reflect a municipal utility or favorable regional generation mix.

How do I start or stop utility service in Culpeper?

To start electric service in Culpeper, contact Virginia Electric & Power Co and Rappahannock Electric Coop. For gas service, contact Dominion Energy Gas and Columbia Gas of Virginia. You'll typically need a photo ID, your new address, and a move-in date. Service can usually be established within 1-3 business days.

Culpeper, Virginia Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in Culpeper, Virginia

Culpeper is served by Virginia Electric & Power Co and Rappahannock Electric Coop. Utilities covering Culpeper County report an average residential electricity rate of 13.98¢/kWh — below the Virginia state average of 17.61¢/kWh — and a typical monthly electric bill of $136. Natural gas in Culpeper is distributed by Dominion Energy Gas.

Compared to the Virginia state average of 17.61¢/kWh/kWh, Culpeper's electricity rate of 13.98¢/kWh is 3.63¢ below the Virginia average. As Virginia has a regulated market, your utility is determined by your address.

Electric Utility in Culpeper

Virginia Electric & Power Co
Rappahannock Electric Coop

Natural Gas Utility in Culpeper

Dominion Energy Gas
Columbia Gas of Virginia

Culpeper vs Virginia Energy Rates

Metric	Culpeper	Virginia Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	13.98¢	17.61¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$1.46	$1.46	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$136	$146	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$78	$78	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Culpeper Residents

As a Virginia city, Culpeper residents can access the following state and local assistance programs:

✅ Virginia LIHEAP
✅ Weatherization Assistance Program
✅ Dominion Energy Share the Warmth
✅ Dollar Energy Fund

Energy-Saving Tips for Culpeper Residents

✓ Set your AC to 78°F when home and 85°F when away to reduce cooling costs.
✓ Use ceiling fans to feel 4°F cooler without lowering the thermostat.
✓ Plant shade trees on the west and south sides of your home to block afternoon sun.
✓ Have your HVAC system serviced every spring before the cooling season begins.
✓ Seal duct leaks — up to 30% of cooled air can escape in a leaky duct system.

FAQ — Gas & Electricity in Culpeper, Virginia

The average residential electricity rate in Culpeper is approximately 13.98¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $136 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Culpeper pay an average of $78 per month. The rate is approximately $1.46/therm per therm.
Electricity in Culpeper is distributed by Virginia Electric & Power Co and Rappahannock Electric Coop. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
Culpeper natural gas service is provided by Dominion Energy Gas and Columbia Gas of Virginia. Call them directly for new service connections or to report a gas leak.
Culpeper's electricity rate of 13.98¢/kWh is below the Virginia state average of 17.61¢/kWh. This can reflect a municipal utility or favorable regional generation mix.
To start electric service in Culpeper, contact Virginia Electric & Power Co and Rappahannock Electric Coop. For gas service, contact Dominion Energy Gas and Columbia Gas of Virginia. You'll typically need a photo ID, your new address, and a move-in date. Service can usually be established within 1-3 business days.