Electricity rates in Huntington, WV
Huntington (48,638 people, Cabell 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 Huntington
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 17.11¢ | $198 | 348K | 1,035 |
Power outages in Cabell County right now
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Outage history in Cabell County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 923 | 347 |
| Days with outages | 86 | 85 |
| Most customers out at once | 16,416 (24.8%) | 2,940 (4.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-02 | 2025-09-02 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (923 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
ZIP codes: 25701, 25702, 25703, 25704, 25705, 25706, 25707, 25708, 25709, 25710, 25711, 25712, 25713, 25714, 25715, 25716, 25717, 25718, 25719, 25720, 25721, 25722, 25723, 25724, 25725, 25726, 25727, 25728, 25729, 25755, 25770, 25771, 25772, 25773, 25774, 25775, 25776, 25777, 25778, 25779
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Huntington?
Most homes in Huntington 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 Huntington?
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 Huntington, WV?
Appalachian Power Co. serves Huntington.
How often does the power go out in Huntington?
In 2025, customers in Cabell County averaged 5 hr 47 min without power. Outages hit 85 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-09-02, when 2,940 customers (4.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.