Electricity rates in Ripley, WV
Ripley (3,255 people, Jackson County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Appalachian Power Co. pay about 17.11¢/kWh, 11% more than the West Virginia average.
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Electric companies serving Ripley
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 17.11¢ | $198 | 348K | 1,035 |
| Monongahela Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 14.45¢ | $135 | 334K | 1,250 |
Power outages in Jackson County right now
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Outage history in Jackson County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 810 | 646 |
| Days with outages | 99 | 84 |
| Most customers out at once | 5,018 (29.8%) | 3,614 (21.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-02 | 2025-07-31 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (810 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Ravenswood 17.1¢
- New Haven 17.1¢
- Spencer 14.4¢
- Buffalo 17.1¢
- Sissonville 17.1¢
- Winfield 17.1¢
- Eleanor 17.1¢
- Point Pleasant 17.1¢
- Mineral Wells 14.4¢
- Cross Lanes 17.1¢
ZIP codes: 25271
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Ripley?
Most homes in Ripley 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¢. Other utilities serving parts of Ripley: Monongahela Power Co. (14.45¢).
What is the average electric bill in Ripley?
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 Ripley, WV?
2 utilities serve Ripley's ZIP codes: Appalachian Power Co., Monongahela Power Co.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Ripley?
In 2025, customers in Jackson County averaged 10 hr 46 min without power. Outages hit 84 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-31, when 3,614 customers (21.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.