Electricity rates in West Virginia
Updated 2026-10-21 with EIA data through July 2026
Homes in West Virginia paid an average of 15.48¢ per kWh over the last 12 months, up from 11.44¢ in 2016. Businesses paid 11.70¢ and industry 8.36¢. Electricity is regulated, so your utility is set by your address.
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West Virginia electricity price trend
Annual average residential price, 2010–2025. Since 2016, prices have risen +35%.
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Electric utilities in West Virginia
9 utilities serve homes in West Virginia. Rates are average residential revenue per kWh, so they include fixed charges. Click a utility for rate plans, outage history and its service map.
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| Utility | Type | Homes served | Rate | Avg bill | Outage min/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Power Co. | Investor-owned | 348K | 17.11¢ | $198 | 1,035 |
| Monongahela Power Co. | Investor-owned | 334K | 14.45¢ | $135 | 1,250 |
| The Potomac Edison Company | Investor-owned | 138K | 12.93¢ | $162 | 440 |
| Wheeling Power Co. | Investor-owned | 34K | 17.72¢ | $167 | 706 |
| Harrison Rural Electric Association | Electric cooperative | 7,144 | 17.18¢ | $192 | 564 |
| Black Diamond Power Co. | Investor-owned | 3,243 | 20.19¢ | $173 | — |
| City of New Martinsville | Municipal | 1,740 | 14.56¢ | $217 | — |
| Philippi Municipal Electric | Municipal | 1,703 | 12.06¢ | $174 | — |
| Craig-Botetourt Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 484 | 22.74¢ | $123 | 866 |
West Virginia vs. neighboring states
Energy costs at a glance
| Natural gas (homes) | $2.09/therm |
| Gasoline (regular) | $3.86/gal |
| Driving cost: EV vs. gas | 4.8¢ vs. 14¢/mi |
| Solar output (1 kW, Huntington) | 1,230 kWh/yr |
| Avg. outage time (2025) | 16 hr 50 min/yr |
| Commercial rate | 11.70¢ |
| Industrial rate | 8.36¢ |
What appliances cost to run in West Virginia
| Appliance | Per month | Per year | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Space heater | $25.53 | $128 | −$21 |
| Central air conditioner | $89.05 | $445 | −$72 |
| Refrigerator | $6.45 | $77 | −$13 |
| Electric car | $57.53 | $690 | −$112 |
| Electric clothes dryer | $10.61 | $127 | −$21 |
| Electric water heater | $58.05 | $697 | −$113 |
| Hot tub | $38.70 | $464 | −$75 |
| TV | $1.93 | $23 | −$4 |
| Pool pump (single-speed) | $64.08 | $320 | −$52 |
| Heat pump | $158 | $792 | −$128 |
Electricity rates by city in West Virginia
- Huntington
- Charleston
- Parkersburg
- Morgantown
- Wheeling
- Weirton Heights
- Weirton
- Fairmont
- Martinsburg
- Beckley
- Clarksburg
- Teays Valley
- South Charleston
- Saint Albans
- Vienna
- Bluefield
- Cross Lanes
- Moundsville
- Bridgeport
- Oak Hill
- Cheat Lake
- Dunbar
- Elkins
- Nitro
- Pea Ridge
- Hurricane
- Princeton
- Charles Town
- Augusta
- Buckhannon
- Keyser
- New Martinsville
- Brookhaven
- Grafton
- Ranson
- Point Pleasant
- Westover
- Weston
- Barboursville
- Sissonville
- Lewisburg
- Ravenswood
- Summersville
- Shannondale
- Pinch
- Philippi
- Ripley
- Pleasant Valley
- Blennerhassett
- Kenova
- Culloden
- Williamson
- Shady Spring
- Williamstown
- Kingwood
- Inwood
- Madison
- Fayetteville
- Follansbee
- Wellsburg
- Crab Orchard
- Milton
- Hooverson Heights
- Bethlehem
- Granville
- Hinton
- Petersburg
- Paden City
- Chester
- Moorefield
- White Sulphur Springs
- Winfield
- Craigsville
- Spencer
- Bluewell
- Shinnston
- Shepherdstown
- Mannington
- Bradley
- Star City
- Richwood
- Welch
- Mineral Wells
- Belington
- Daniels
- Saint Marys
- McMechen
- Coal City
- Mount Gay-Shamrock
- Harrisville
Frequently asked questions
What is the average electricity rate in West Virginia?
The average residential rate in West Virginia was 15.48¢ per kWh over the 12 months ending July 2026. That is 14% below the U.S. average of 17.99¢. In July 2026 alone it was 15.78¢, +2.3% from a year earlier.
What is the average electric bill in West Virginia?
About $166 a month. The average West Virginia home uses 1,073 kWh a month (EIA 2025), and we priced that at the current average rate. Bills vary with your utility, home size, heating type and season.
Is electricity expensive in West Virginia?
West Virginia ranks 24th cheapest of 51 (50 states plus DC) for residential electricity. That is near the middle of the pack.
Can I choose my electricity provider in West Virginia?
No. West Virginia homes buy electricity from the utility that serves their address: an investor-owned utility, electric cooperative or municipal utility.
Which electric company is cheapest in West Virginia?
Among utilities with at least 1,000 residential customers, Philippi Municipal Electric has the lowest average rate at 12.06¢/kWh. The highest is Black Diamond Power Co. at 20.19¢. Most homes can't switch utilities, since your address determines which one serves you.
How reliable is the power grid in West Virginia?
In 2025, the average West Virginia customer was without power for 16 hr 50 min (SAIDI, including major storms) across about 3.1 outages. Excluding major event days it was 8 hr 19 min. Figures are customer-weighted across utilities that report to EIA.
Sources: EIA-861M monthly sales and revenue (through July 2026), EIA-861 2025 utility data, EIA fuel prices, NREL PVWatts. Methodology.