Electricity rates in New Martinsville, WV
New Martinsville (5,218 people, Wetzel 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 New Martinsville
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monongahela Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 14.45¢ | $135 | 334K | 1,250 |
| Wheeling Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 17.72¢ | $167 | 34K | 706 |
Power outages in Wetzel County right now
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Outage history in Wetzel County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 954 | 1,369 |
| Days with outages | 71 | 79 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,512 (27.1%) | 1,875 (20.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-14 | 2025-04-20 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (954 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Paden City 14.4¢
- Sistersville 14.4¢
- Moundsville 17.7¢
- Glendale 17.7¢
- McMechen 17.7¢
- Saint Marys 14.4¢
- Pennsboro 14.4¢
- Benwood 17.7¢
- Mannington 14.4¢
- Salem 14.4¢
ZIP codes: 26155
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in New Martinsville?
Most homes in New Martinsville 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 New Martinsville: Wheeling Power Co. (17.72¢).
What is the average electric bill in New Martinsville?
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 New Martinsville, WV?
2 utilities serve New Martinsville's ZIP codes: Monongahela Power Co., Wheeling Power Co.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in New Martinsville?
In 2025, customers in Wetzel County averaged 22 hr 49 min without power. Outages hit 79 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-20, when 1,875 customers (20.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.