Utility Providers in Norfolk, Virginia

Norfolk is served by 17 utility providers across 6 categories covering 14 ZIP codes in Norfolk City County.

Norfolk City County · Updated April 2026

Utility rates in Norfolk vs. US average

Electricity
13.9¢/kWh
↓ 16% below US average (16.5¢)
↓ 4% below VA state average (14.4¢)
Natural gas
$15.40/Mcf
↑ 6% above US average
Local electricity rate from NREL Utility Rate Database (2023), averaged across Norfolk-area providers. State and US electric averages from EIA Form 861 (2024). Natural gas prices from EIA Form 176 (2024, $/Mcf). US avg electricity: 16.5¢/kWh · US avg gas: $14.50/Mcf.

Typical monthly utility bills in Norfolk

Electricity$150-$199 (13.9¢–13.9¢/kWh)
Natural gas$100-$149
Water & sewer~$60/month

Figures from U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates, reflecting households that pay utilities separately from rent. In dense urban areas where heat or hot water is often included in rent, these numbers represent the subset of residents who pay directly.

How Norfolk heats its homes

39%
61%
1%

39% natural gas · 61% electricity · 1% other fuels

Electric rates in Norfolk

Residential rates range from 13.9¢ to 13.9¢ per kWh.

Norfolk
13.9¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Norfolk is served by Virginia Electric & Power Co, a investor owned utility.

This is 16% below the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

Note: Virginia has a competitive electricity market — you may be able to choose your supplier.

Internet providers in Norfolk

Norfolk has strong broadband coverage.

Metronet Holdings
10,000 Mbps
Fiber
Cox Communications
2,000 Mbps
Cable / Fiber
Verizon
940 Mbps
Fiber / Fixed Wireless
Xfinity
500 Mbps
Fiber
TPx Communications
300 Mbps
DSL

Availability varies by address. Based on FCC Broadband Data Collection filings.

Electric 1 provider

Virginia Electric & Power Co

Natural Gas 1 provider

Columbia Gas Of Virginia

Water 2 providers

NORFOLK, CITY OF
NSA HAMPTON ROADS, MAIN BASE

Sewer 3 providers

ARMY BASE W P C F
ATLANTIC W P C F
VIRGINIA INITIATIVE PLANT

Trash & Recycling 2 providers

City Public Works – Solid Waste
City Waste Management Division

Internet 8 providers

AT&T
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Cox Communications
Cable / Fiber up to 2,000 Mbps
Metronet Holdings
Fiber up to 10,000 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
TPx Communications
DSL up to 300 Mbps
UPN
Fiber up to 50 Mbps
Verizon
Fiber / Fixed Wireless up to 940 Mbps
Xfinity
Fiber up to 500 Mbps

Business Internet 1 provider

These providers offer business-class internet service in this area.

ZIP codes in Norfolk, VA

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Disclaimer: Provider information is sourced from federal databases including HIFLD, EPA SDWIS, FCC Broadband Data, and EIA-861. Utility cost estimates are from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Local electric rates are based on 2023 NREL Utility Rate Database data; state and US averages are from EIA Form 861 (2024). Coverage areas are approximate and may not reflect recent changes. Please verify directly with your provider.

Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau, NREL, EIA-861, HIFLD, EPA, FCC. Last updated: April 2026.