Electricity rates in Pennsboro, WV
Pennsboro (1,080 people, Ritchie 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 Pennsboro
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monongahela Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 14.45¢ | $135 | 334K | 1,250 |
Power outages in Ritchie County right now
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Outage history in Ritchie County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,413 | 3,465 |
| Days with outages | 59 | 97 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,886 (37.8%) | 6,062 (121.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-18 | 2025-06-03 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (1,413 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Harrisville 14.4¢
- Saint Marys 14.4¢
- Sistersville 14.4¢
- Salem 14.4¢
- Paden City 14.4¢
- Glenville 14.4¢
- New Martinsville 14.4¢
- Williamstown 14.4¢
- Boaz 14.4¢
- Mineral Wells 14.4¢
ZIP codes: 26415
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Pennsboro?
Most homes in Pennsboro 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 Pennsboro?
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 Pennsboro, WV?
Monongahela Power Co. serves Pennsboro.
How often does the power go out in Pennsboro?
In 2025, customers in Ritchie County averaged 57 hr 45 min without power. Outages hit 97 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-03, when 6,062 customers (121.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.