Electricity rates in Buffalo, WV
Buffalo (1,253 people, Putnam 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 Buffalo
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 17.11¢ | $198 | 348K | 1,035 |
Power outages in Putnam County right now
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Outage history in Putnam County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 832 | 535 |
| Days with outages | 85 | 80 |
| Most customers out at once | 8,480 (24.1%) | 3,824 (10.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-02 | 2025-02-14 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (832 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Eleanor 17.1¢
- Winfield 17.1¢
- Teays Valley 17.1¢
- Hurricane 17.1¢
- Culloden 17.1¢
- Milton 17.1¢
- Nitro 17.1¢
- Cross Lanes 17.1¢
- Point Pleasant 17.1¢
- Saint Albans 17.1¢
ZIP codes: 25033
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Buffalo?
Most homes in Buffalo 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 Buffalo?
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 Buffalo, WV?
Appalachian Power Co. serves Buffalo.
How often does the power go out in Buffalo?
In 2025, customers in Putnam County averaged 8 hr 55 min without power. Outages hit 80 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-02-14, when 3,824 customers (10.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.