Electricity rates in Rainelle, WV
Rainelle (1,481 people, Greenbrier County) is served by Appalachian Power Co.. Homes on Appalachian Power Co. pay about 17.11¢/kWh, 11% more than the West Virginia average.
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Electric companies serving Rainelle
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 17.11¢ | $198 | 348K | 1,035 |
Power outages in Greenbrier County right now
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Outage history in Greenbrier County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,300 | 1,876 |
| Days with outages | 76 | 94 |
| Most customers out at once | 12,959 (64.5%) | 16,397 (81.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-28 | 2025-05-14 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (1,300 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Alderson 17.1¢
- Fayetteville 17.1¢
- Oak Hill 17.1¢
- Lewisburg 14.4¢
- Fairlea 14.4¢
- Hinton 17.1¢
- Ansted 17.1¢
- Richwood 17.1¢
- Summersville 17.1¢
- Mount Hope 17.1¢
ZIP codes: 25962
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Rainelle?
Most homes in Rainelle get power from Appalachian Power Co., where residential customers pay an average of 17.11¢/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 Rainelle?
About $198 a month, based on 1,157 kWh a month (the average for Appalachian Power Co. customers) at 17.11¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Rainelle, WV?
Appalachian Power Co. serves Rainelle.
How often does the power go out in Rainelle?
In 2025, customers in Greenbrier County averaged 31 hr 16 min without power. Outages hit 94 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-14, when 16,397 customers (81.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.