What is the average electricity rate in Gainesville, Virginia?

The average residential electricity rate in Gainesville is approximately 17.26¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $143 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Gainesville?

Natural gas customers in Gainesville pay an average of $80 per month. The rate is approximately $1.49/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves Gainesville, Virginia?

Electricity in Gainesville is distributed by Dominion Energy Virginia and Appalachian Power (AEP). Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.

Which gas company serves Gainesville?

Gainesville 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 Gainesville electricity rates compare to Virginia averages?

Gainesville's electricity rate of 17.26¢/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 Gainesville?

To start electric service in Gainesville, contact Dominion Energy Virginia and Appalachian Power (AEP). 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.

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

Gas & Electricity in Gainesville, Virginia

Gainesville is a community in Virginia served by Dominion Energy Virginia for electric and Dominion Energy Gas for gas. The area's utility rates reflect Virginia's statewide energy market and the region's mild, humid subtropical, cold mountains climate.

Compared to the Virginia state average of 17.61¢/kWh/kWh, Gainesville's electricity rate of 17.26¢/kWh is 0.35¢ below the Virginia average. As Virginia has a regulated market, your utility is determined by your address.

Electric Utility in Gainesville

Dominion Energy Virginia
Appalachian Power (AEP)
Rappahannock Electric Cooperative

Natural Gas Utility in Gainesville

Dominion Energy Gas
Columbia Gas of Virginia
Roanoke Gas

Gainesville vs Virginia Energy Rates

Metric	Gainesville	Virginia Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	17.26¢	17.61¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$1.49	$1.46	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$143	$146	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$80	$78	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Gainesville Residents

As a Virginia city, Gainesville 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 Gainesville 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 Gainesville, Virginia

The average residential electricity rate in Gainesville is approximately 17.26¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $143 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Gainesville pay an average of $80 per month. The rate is approximately $1.49/therm per therm.
Electricity in Gainesville is distributed by Dominion Energy Virginia and Appalachian Power (AEP). Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
Gainesville 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.
Gainesville's electricity rate of 17.26¢/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 Gainesville, contact Dominion Energy Virginia and Appalachian Power (AEP). 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.