Electricity rates in Morgantown, WV
Morgantown (30,708 people, Monongalia 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 Morgantown
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monongahela Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 14.45¢ | $135 | 334K | 1,250 |
Power outages in Monongalia County right now
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Outage history in Monongalia County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 274 | 1,210 |
| Days with outages | 53 | 75 |
| Most customers out at once | 8,533 (12.9%) | 33,334 (50.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-12-31 | 2025-04-20 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (274 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Westover 14.4¢
- Granville 14.4¢
- Star City 14.4¢
- Brookhaven 14.4¢
- Cheat Lake 14.4¢
- Fairmont 14.4¢
- Barrackville 14.4¢
- Pleasant Valley 14.4¢
- Monongah 14.4¢
- Kingwood 14.4¢
ZIP codes: 26501, 26502, 26504, 26505, 26506, 26507, 26508
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Morgantown?
Most homes in Morgantown 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 Morgantown?
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 Morgantown, WV?
Monongahela Power Co. serves Morgantown.
How often does the power go out in Morgantown?
In 2025, customers in Monongalia County averaged 20 hr 10 min without power. Outages hit 75 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-20, when 33,334 customers (50.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.