Electricity rates in Montgomery, WV
Montgomery (1,596 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 Montgomery
| 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
- Chesapeake 17.1¢
- Belle 17.1¢
- Ansted 17.1¢
- Marmet 17.1¢
- Coal Fork 17.1¢
- Rand 17.1¢
- Fayetteville 17.1¢
- Oak Hill 17.1¢
- Pinch 17.1¢
- Elkview 17.1¢
ZIP codes: 25136
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Montgomery?
Most homes in Montgomery 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 Montgomery?
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 Montgomery, WV?
Appalachian Power Co. serves Montgomery.
How often does the power go out in Montgomery?
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.