Electricity rates in Star City, WV
Star City (2,014 people, Monongalia County) is served by Monongahela Power Co.. Homes on Monongahela Power Co. pay about 14.45¢/kWh, 7% less than the West Virginia average.
What things cost to run in Star City
Popular — tap to add, then add more to compare:
Add as many devices as you like to compare them side by side. Search again to add another, or use Duplicate to compare two settings.
Electric companies serving Star City
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monongahela Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 14.45¢ | $135 | 334K | 1,250 |
Power outages in Monongalia County right now
Checking live outages…
Outage history in Monongalia County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 274 | 1,210 |
| Days with outages | 53 | 75 |
| Most customers out at once | 8,533 (12.9%) | 33,334 (50.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-12-31 | 2025-04-20 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (274 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Granville 14.4¢
- Westover 14.4¢
- Morgantown 14.4¢
- Brookhaven 14.4¢
- Cheat Lake 14.4¢
- Barrackville 14.4¢
- Fairmont 14.4¢
- Pleasant Valley 14.4¢
- Monongah 14.4¢
- Kingwood 14.4¢
ZIP codes: 26534, 26541, 26543
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Star City?
Most homes in Star City 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 Star City?
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 Star City, WV?
Monongahela Power Co. serves Star City.
How often does the power go out in Star City?
In 2025, customers in Monongalia County averaged 20 hr 10 min without power. Outages hit 75 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-20, when 33,334 customers (50.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.