Electricity rates in Terra Alta, WV
Terra Alta (1,493 people, Preston County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Monongahela Power Co. pay about 14.45¢/kWh, 7% less than the West Virginia average.
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Electric companies serving Terra Alta
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monongahela Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 14.45¢ | $135 | 334K | 1,250 |
| The Potomac Edison Company | Investor-owned utility | 12.93¢ | $162 | 138K | 440 |
Power outages in Preston County right now
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Outage history in Preston County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 939 | 831 |
| Days with outages | 77 | 92 |
| Most customers out at once | 4,926 (26%) | 4,988 (26.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-16 | 2025-12-27 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (939 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Kingwood 14.4¢
- Brookhaven 14.4¢
- Cheat Lake 14.4¢
- Parsons 14.4¢
- Morgantown 14.4¢
- Westover 14.4¢
- Grafton 14.4¢
- Granville 14.4¢
- Star City 14.4¢
- Keyser 14.4¢
ZIP codes: 26764
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Terra Alta?
Most homes in Terra Alta 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¢. Other utilities serving parts of Terra Alta: The Potomac Edison Company (12.93¢).
What is the average electric bill in Terra Alta?
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 Terra Alta, WV?
2 utilities serve Terra Alta's ZIP codes: Monongahela Power Co., The Potomac Edison Company. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Terra Alta?
In 2025, customers in Preston County averaged 13 hr 51 min without power. Outages hit 92 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-12-27, when 4,988 customers (26.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.