Dominion Energy Virginia provides electricity service to Chesapeake and the surrounding Virginia area. The local climate significantly impacts energy costs throughout the year.
12.8¢/kWh
Average residential rate
The average Chesapeake residential customer pays approximately 12.8¢ per kilowatt-hour.
| Plan | Base Rate | Peak Hours | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Residential Rate (Schedule 1) | 3.5690 cents/kWh for the first 800 kWh (summer and winter), 2.3596 cents/kWh for over 800 kWh (summer and winter). Plus a $7.58 monthly basic customer charge. | N/A | Customers with consistent energy usage throughout the day and who do not want to manage their energy consumption based on time-of-day pricing. |
| Off-Peak Plan (Schedule 1G) | Summer (May-Sept): On-Peak (3pm-6pm weekdays) - 27.7355 cents/kWh, Off-Peak - 13.2426 cents/kWh, Super Off-Peak (12am-5am) - 11.7233 cents/kWh. Winter (Oct-Apr): On-Peak (6am-9am and 5pm-8pm weekdays) - 24.1675 cents/kWh, Off-Peak - 13.7134 cents/kWh, Super Off-Peak - 13.1978 cents/kWh. Weekends and holidays are off-peak and super off-peak. | Summer: 3 PM - 6 PM weekdays. Winter: 6 AM - 9 AM and 5 PM - 8 PM weekdays. | Customers who can shift their energy usage to off-peak hours, especially those with electric vehicles or smart appliances. |
| Residential Electric Vehicle Charging (Schedule EV - Experimental) | On-Peak and Off-Peak kWh: 5.0788 cents/kWh. Super Off-Peak kWh: 0.0219 cents/kWh. Plus a $3.14 monthly basic customer charge. | N/A | Electric vehicle owners who can charge their vehicles during super off-peak hours. |
Basic Residential Rate (Schedule 1): Customers with consistent energy usage throughout the day and who do not want to manage their energy consumption based on time-of-day pricing.
Off-Peak Plan (Schedule 1G): Customers who can shift their energy usage to off-peak hours, especially those with electric vehicles or smart appliances.
Residential Electric Vehicle Charging (Schedule EV - Experimental): Electric vehicle owners who can charge their vehicles during super off-peak hours.
*Rates shown are approximate and subject to change. Verify current rates at https://www.dominion.com.*
Chesapeake has a humid subtropical climate with hot and muggy summers and mild winters. This leads to high air conditioning usage in the summer and moderate heating usage in the winter.
| Season | Typical Bill Range | Primary Driver |
|---|---|---|
| Summer (Jun-Aug) | $140-$350 | Air conditioning |
| Winter (Dec-Feb) | $120-$250 | Heating |
| Spring/Fall | $100-$200 | Baseline usage |
*Bill estimates based on average Chesapeake household usage of 1,063 kWh/month.*
Dominion Energy Virginia rates in Chesapeake have changed over the past several years:
In late 2025, Dominion Energy implemented a rate increase that added about $11.24 to the average monthly residential bill.
Dominion Energy is investing in the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project, which may impact future rates.
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