Electricity rates in Beaver, WV
Beaver (1,308 people, Raleigh 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 Beaver
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 17.11¢ | $198 | 348K | 1,035 |
Power outages in Raleigh County right now
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Outage history in Raleigh County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 2,069 | 1,018 |
| Days with outages | 128 | 124 |
| Most customers out at once | 10,250 (40.5%) | 7,555 (29.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-01-06 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (2,069 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Daniels 17.1¢
- Beckley 17.1¢
- Shady Spring 17.1¢
- MacArthur 17.1¢
- Mabscott 17.1¢
- Stanaford 17.1¢
- Crab Orchard 17.1¢
- Coal City 17.1¢
- Sophia 17.1¢
- Prosperity 17.1¢
ZIP codes: 25813
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Beaver?
Most homes in Beaver 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 Beaver?
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 Beaver, WV?
Appalachian Power Co. serves Beaver.
How often does the power go out in Beaver?
In 2025, customers in Raleigh County averaged 16 hr 58 min without power. Outages hit 124 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-01-06, when 7,555 customers (29.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.