Electricity rates in Petersburg, WV
Petersburg (2,520 people, Grant 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 Petersburg
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monongahela Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 14.45¢ | $135 | 334K | 1,250 |
Power outages in Grant County right now
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Outage history in Grant County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 415 | 1,091 |
| Days with outages | 30 | 69 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,280 (21.7%) | 4,004 (67.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-03-12 | 2025-10-24 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (415 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Moorefield 14.4¢
- Parsons 14.4¢
- Romney 14.4¢
- Keyser 14.4¢
- Augusta 14.4¢
- Terra Alta 14.4¢
- Elkins 14.4¢
- Fort Ashby 14.4¢
- Belington 14.4¢
- Kingwood 14.4¢
ZIP codes: 26847
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Petersburg?
Most homes in Petersburg 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 Petersburg?
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 Petersburg, WV?
Monongahela Power Co. serves Petersburg.
How often does the power go out in Petersburg?
In 2025, customers in Grant County averaged 18 hr 11 min without power. Outages hit 69 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-10-24, when 4,004 customers (67.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.