Electricity rates in Wellsburg, WV
Wellsburg (2,704 people, Brooke 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 Wellsburg
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monongahela Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 14.45¢ | $135 | 334K | 1,250 |
| Wheeling Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 17.72¢ | $167 | 34K | 706 |
Power outages in Brooke County right now
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Outage history in Brooke County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 203 | 1,857 |
| Days with outages | 29 | 51 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,515 (10.4%) | 9,702 (66.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-27 | 2025-04-30 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (203 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Follansbee 14.4¢
- Hooverson Heights 14.4¢
- Bethany 14.4¢
- West Liberty 14.4¢
- Weirton Heights 14.4¢
- Weirton 14.4¢
- Wheeling 14.4¢
- New Cumberland 14.4¢
- Benwood 17.7¢
- McMechen 17.7¢
ZIP codes: 26070
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Wellsburg?
Most homes in Wellsburg 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 Wellsburg: Wheeling Power Co. (17.72¢).
What is the average electric bill in Wellsburg?
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 Wellsburg, WV?
2 utilities serve Wellsburg's ZIP codes: Monongahela Power Co., Wheeling Power Co.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Wellsburg?
In 2025, customers in Brooke County averaged 30 hr 57 min without power. Outages hit 51 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-30, when 9,702 customers (66.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.