Electricity rates in Fort Ashby, WV
Fort Ashby (1,380 people, Mineral County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Monongahela Power Co. pay about 14.45¢/kWh, 7% less than the West Virginia average.
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Electric companies serving Fort Ashby
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monongahela Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 14.45¢ | $135 | 334K | 1,250 |
| The Potomac Edison Company | Investor-owned utility | 12.93¢ | $162 | 138K | 440 |
Power outages in Mineral County right now
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Outage history in Mineral County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 123 | 393 |
| Days with outages | 40 | 59 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,436 (9.4%) | 2,836 (18.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-05 | 2025-11-06 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (123 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Wiley Ford 14.4¢
- Romney 14.4¢
- Keyser 14.4¢
- Augusta 14.4¢
- Moorefield 14.4¢
- Petersburg 14.4¢
- Inwood 14.4¢
- Terra Alta 14.4¢
- Martinsburg 14.4¢
- Kingwood 14.4¢
ZIP codes: 26719
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Fort Ashby?
Most homes in Fort Ashby 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¢. Other utilities serving parts of Fort Ashby: The Potomac Edison Company (12.93¢).
What is the average electric bill in Fort Ashby?
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 Fort Ashby, WV?
2 utilities serve Fort Ashby's ZIP codes: Monongahela Power Co., The Potomac Edison Company. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Fort Ashby?
In 2025, customers in Mineral County averaged 6 hr 33 min without power. Outages hit 59 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-11-06, when 2,836 customers (18.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.