Electricity rates in Follansbee, WV
Follansbee (2,887 people, Brooke 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 Follansbee
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monongahela Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 14.45¢ | $135 | 334K | 1,250 |
Power outages in Brooke County right now
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Outage history in Brooke County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 203 | 1,857 |
| Days with outages | 29 | 51 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,515 (10.4%) | 9,702 (66.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-27 | 2025-04-30 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (203 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Hooverson Heights 14.4¢
- Wellsburg 14.4¢
- Weirton 14.4¢
- Weirton Heights 14.4¢
- Bethany 14.4¢
- West Liberty 14.4¢
- New Cumberland 14.4¢
- Wheeling 14.4¢
- Chester 14.4¢
- Newell 14.4¢
ZIP codes: 26037
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Follansbee?
Most homes in Follansbee 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 Follansbee?
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 Follansbee, WV?
Monongahela Power Co. serves Follansbee.
How often does the power go out in Follansbee?
In 2025, customers in Brooke County averaged 30 hr 57 min without power. Outages hit 51 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-30, when 9,702 customers (66.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.