Electricity rates in Sissonville, WV
Sissonville (4,028 people, Kanawha 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 Sissonville
| 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 Kanawha County right now
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Outage history in Kanawha County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 3,096 | 1,433 |
| Days with outages | 156 | 149 |
| Most customers out at once | 59,406 (90%) | 12,714 (19.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-02 | 2025-12-19 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (3,096 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Elkview 17.1¢
- Cross Lanes 17.1¢
- Pinch 17.1¢
- South Charleston 17.1¢
- Charleston 17.1¢
- Dunbar 17.1¢
- Nitro 17.1¢
- Winfield 17.1¢
- Saint Albans 17.1¢
- Clendenin 17.1¢
ZIP codes: 25248, 25320
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Sissonville?
Most homes in Sissonville 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 Sissonville: Monongahela Power Co. (14.45¢).
What is the average electric bill in Sissonville?
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 Sissonville, WV?
2 utilities serve Sissonville'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 Sissonville?
In 2025, customers in Kanawha County averaged 23 hr 53 min without power. Outages hit 149 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-12-19, when 12,714 customers (19.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.