Electricity rates in Ansted, WV
Ansted (1,397 people, Fayette County) is served by Appalachian Power Co.. Homes on Appalachian Power Co. pay about 17.11¢/kWh, 11% more than the West Virginia average.
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Electric companies serving Ansted
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 17.11¢ | $198 | 348K | 1,035 |
Power outages in Fayette County right now
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Outage history in Fayette County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 3,126 | 787 |
| Days with outages | 140 | 97 |
| Most customers out at once | 17,737 (74.3%) | 4,842 (20.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-02 | 2025-05-05 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (3,126 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Fayetteville 17.1¢
- Oak Hill 17.1¢
- Montgomery 17.1¢
- Summersville 17.1¢
- Mount Hope 17.1¢
- Bradley 17.1¢
- Prosperity 17.1¢
- Rainelle 17.1¢
- Stanaford 17.1¢
- Chesapeake 17.1¢
ZIP codes: 25812
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Ansted?
Most homes in Ansted get power from Appalachian Power Co., where residential customers pay an average of 17.11¢/kWh including all charges. The West Virginia average is 15.48¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢.
What is the average electric bill in Ansted?
About $198 a month, based on 1,157 kWh a month (the average for Appalachian Power Co. customers) at 17.11¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Ansted, WV?
Appalachian Power Co. serves Ansted.
How often does the power go out in Ansted?
In 2025, customers in Fayette County averaged 13 hr 7 min without power. Outages hit 97 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-05, when 4,842 customers (20.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.