Residential electricity prices in 20198 in June 2026 averaged approximately 17.22 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 6% less than the national average rate of 18.34 ¢/kWh (June 2026). [1]
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See how electricity costs in 20198 differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from May 2025 to May 2026 - residential electricity prices in 20198 increased approximately 15%, from 15.26 ¢/kWh to 17.61 ¢/kWh. [1]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of The Plains natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare 20198 (The Plains, VA) natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in The Plains (Virginia) increased approximately n/a%, from $/Mcf ( ) to $/Mcf ( ). [2]
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See the chart below for a comparison of The Plains solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare The Plains levels against both 1) low average solar radition levels (WA) and also 2) high average solar radiation levels (NV). [3]
→ k/m/d: kilowatt hours per square meter per day.
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The ZIP code 20198 is associated with the city of The Plains, VA in Fauquier County. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in 20198, or for other information related to utilities in Virginia, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Five states accounted for about 40% percent of total U.S. natural gas usage in 2013: Texas, California, Louisiana, Florida, & New York.
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