Electricity rates in Paden City, WV
Paden City (2,506 people, Wetzel 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 Paden City
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monongahela Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 14.45¢ | $135 | 334K | 1,250 |
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
- Sistersville 14.4¢
- New Martinsville 14.4¢
- Saint Marys 14.4¢
- Pennsboro 14.4¢
- Moundsville 17.7¢
- Glendale 17.7¢
- Harrisville 14.4¢
- McMechen 17.7¢
- Salem 14.4¢
- Williamstown 14.4¢
ZIP codes: 26159
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Paden City?
Most homes in Paden City 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 Paden City?
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 Paden City, WV?
Monongahela Power Co. serves Paden City.
How often does the power go out in Paden City?
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.