Electricity rates in Fayetteville, WV
Fayetteville (2,892 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 Fayetteville
| 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
- Ansted 17.1¢
- Oak Hill 17.1¢
- Mount Hope 17.1¢
- Bradley 17.1¢
- Montgomery 17.1¢
- Prosperity 17.1¢
- Stanaford 17.1¢
- Rainelle 17.1¢
- Beckley 17.1¢
- Mabscott 17.1¢
ZIP codes: 25840
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Fayetteville?
Most homes in Fayetteville 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 Fayetteville?
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 Fayetteville, WV?
Appalachian Power Co. serves Fayetteville.
How often does the power go out in Fayetteville?
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.