Electricity rates in Charleston, WV
Charleston (46,838 people, Kanawha 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 Charleston
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 17.11¢ | $198 | 348K | 1,035 |
Power outages in Kanawha County right now
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Outage history in Kanawha County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 3,096 | 1,433 |
| Days with outages | 156 | 149 |
| Most customers out at once | 59,406 (90%) | 12,714 (19.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-02 | 2025-12-19 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (3,096 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- South Charleston 17.1¢
- Dunbar 17.1¢
- Rand 17.1¢
- Coal Fork 17.1¢
- Marmet 17.1¢
- Pinch 17.1¢
- Belle 17.1¢
- Cross Lanes 17.1¢
- Chesapeake 17.1¢
- Elkview 17.1¢
ZIP codes: 25301, 25302, 25304, 25305, 25306, 25311, 25312, 25313, 25314, 25315, 25317, 25320, 25321, 25322, 25323, 25324, 25325, 25326, 25327, 25328, 25329, 25330, 25331, 25332, 25333, 25334, 25335, 25336, 25337, 25338, 25339, 25350, 25356, 25357, 25358, 25360, 25361, 25362, 25364, 25365
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Charleston?
Most homes in Charleston 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 Charleston?
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 Charleston, WV?
Appalachian Power Co. serves Charleston.
How often does the power go out in Charleston?
In 2025, customers in Kanawha County averaged 23 hr 53 min without power. Outages hit 149 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-12-19, when 12,714 customers (19.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.