Electricity rates in Elkins, WV
Elkins (7,226 people, Randolph County) is served by Monongahela Power Co.. Homes on Monongahela Power Co. pay about 14.45¢/kWh, 7% less than the West Virginia average.
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Electric companies serving Elkins
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monongahela Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 14.45¢ | $135 | 334K | 1,250 |
Power outages in Randolph County right now
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Outage history in Randolph County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 634 | 658 |
| Days with outages | 58 | 71 |
| Most customers out at once | 3,911 (23.1%) | 3,122 (18.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-12 | 2025-04-30 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (634 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Belington 14.4¢
- Parsons 14.4¢
- Philippi 14.4¢
- Buckhannon 14.4¢
- Grafton 14.4¢
- Bridgeport 14.4¢
- Stonewood 14.4¢
- Weston 14.4¢
- Nutter Fort 14.4¢
- Despard 14.4¢
ZIP codes: 26241
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Elkins?
Most homes in Elkins get power from Monongahela Power Co., where residential customers pay an average of 14.45¢/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 Elkins?
About $135 a month, based on 932 kWh a month (the average for Monongahela Power Co. customers) at 14.45¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Elkins, WV?
Monongahela Power Co. serves Elkins.
How often does the power go out in Elkins?
In 2025, customers in Randolph County averaged 10 hr 58 min without power. Outages hit 71 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-30, when 3,122 customers (18.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.