Electricity rates in Moundsville, WV
Moundsville (8,710 people, Marshall County) is served by Wheeling Power Co.. Homes on Wheeling Power Co. pay about 17.72¢/kWh, 14% more than the West Virginia average.
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Electric companies serving Moundsville
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheeling Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 17.72¢ | $167 | 34K | 706 |
Power outages in Marshall County right now
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Outage history in Marshall County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 836 | 1,929 |
| Days with outages | 73 | 89 |
| Most customers out at once | 5,108 (24.8%) | 3,008 (14.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-18 | 2025-04-30 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (836 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Glendale 17.7¢
- McMechen 17.7¢
- Benwood 17.7¢
- Wheeling 14.4¢
- West Liberty 14.4¢
- New Martinsville 14.4¢
- Bethany 14.4¢
- Paden City 14.4¢
- Wellsburg 14.4¢
- Sistersville 14.4¢
ZIP codes: 26041
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Moundsville?
Most homes in Moundsville get power from Wheeling Power Co., where residential customers pay an average of 17.72¢/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 Moundsville?
About $167 a month, based on 940 kWh a month (the average for Wheeling Power Co. customers) at 17.72¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Moundsville, WV?
Wheeling Power Co. serves Moundsville.
How often does the power go out in Moundsville?
In 2025, customers in Marshall County averaged 32 hr 9 min without power. Outages hit 89 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-30, when 3,008 customers (14.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.