Virginia

Dominion Energy Virginia electricity rates & savings

Understand your bill, compare rate plans, optimize EV charging, and model solar savings for Dominion Energy Virginia customers. Gleam helps Dominion Energy Virginia customers optimize EV charging, compare time-of-use rate plans, and maximize solar and battery savings.

Current rate plans

Plan	Type	Good for
Standard / flat rate	Standard	Homes with steady usage across the day
Off-Peak Plan	Time-of-use (TOU)	EV owners who can charge overnight or on weekends

Published electricity rates

Rate tier	Price (est.)
Standard flat rate (est.)	$0.15–$0.18/kWh
On-peak / peak (TOU or EV plan)	$0.10–$0.30/kWh
Mid-peak	$0.08/kWh
Off-peak / super off-peak	$0.02–$0.10/kWh

Rates last verified: June 2026. Effective January 2026.

Official sources: Residential rates, Tariff sheet, and EV program.

Peak & off-peak hours

Peak · Summer (May–Sep): weekdays 1pm–7pm approx; Winter: morning and evening hours

Off-peak · Super off-peak: overnight (lowest rates); Off-peak: all other non-peak hours

Illustrative timeline — exact windows vary by season and rate schedule.

Is the TOU or EV plan worth it?

If you drive 700+ miles/month and can charge overnight or on weekends, Dominion Energy Virginia's time-varying rate often saves money — peak rates can run 12.5× off-peak. If most of your usage happens during peak hours (often late afternoon), TOU may cost more than a flat plan.

Calculate charging, usage, and solar economics

Use rates published for Dominion Energy Virginia to estimate home electricity use, EV charging, solar savings, or solar payback with rate inflation and EV impact.

Electricity usage →EV grid charging →Solar payback →Home solar savings →

Solar & net metering

Solar customers can generally combine net metering with eligible TOU plans — timing self-consumption vs export matters for savings.

Example EV charging savings

Typical EV: 11,000 miles/year (3,143 kWh)

Scenario	Est. annual cost
Charge during peak ($0.30/kWh)	$943/yr
Charge off-peak ($0.02/kWh)	$75/yr
Estimated savings (off-peak vs peak)	$868/yr

Assumes 11,000 mi/yr, 3.5 mi/kWh, and 100% of EV charging at each rate tier. Real savings depend on your driving, charger, and schedule.

Utility notes

Smart meter required for enrollment. Voluntary opt-in — disenroll any time but 12-month wait to re-enroll. SOLAR WARNING: Net metering credits under Off-Peak Plan paid at off-peak rate (~$0.076-0.099/kWh) not retail rate — may be worse for solar owners than standard flat rate. EV charging overnight is the primary savings use case. First base rate increase since 1992 approved: +$11.24/month in 2026, +$2.36 in 2027. Serves ~2.7M customers across VA (Northern VA/DC suburbs, Richmond, Hampton Roads).

Frequently asked questions

What are Dominion Energy Virginia's off-peak hours?

Super off-peak: overnight (lowest rates); off-peak: all other non-peak hours

When are peak electricity rates in Virginia?

Summer (May–Sep): weekdays 1pm–7pm approx; Winter: morning and evening hours

Can I switch Dominion Energy Virginia rate plans anytime?

Some plans require a 12-month commitment. Review your utility's terms before switching.

Is Dominion Energy Virginia's time-of-use plan worth it for EV charging?

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