Black Diamond Power Co. electricity rates
Investor-owned utility · West Virginia · RFC region
Black Diamond Power Co. is a for-profit, investor-owned utility regulated by the state utility commission, serving 3,243 homes in West Virginia. Its residential customers pay an average of 20.19¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 12% more than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07.
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Black Diamond Power Co. bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $100.95 | $62.08 |
| 1,000 kWh | $201.90 | $116.48 |
| 1,500 kWh | $302.85 | $170.89 |
| 2,000 kWh | $403.80 | $225.29 |
*Schedule DS - Domestic Service (effective 2012-08-13, $6.95/month customer charge), energy and fixed charges from the OpenEI Utility Rate Database. Riders, fuel adjustments and taxes are often billed separately, so real bills usually land closer to the all-in column. Calculate your bill.
Black Diamond Power Co. residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule DS - Domestic Service | 2012-08-13 | $6.95 | 11.03¢ first 500 kWh, 10.88¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Black Diamond Power Co. rate history
2015–2025: +60% change in the average residential rate (12.52¢ → 20.10¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
Black Diamond Power Co. doesn't report reliability metrics to EIA (common for small utilities).
Outages in counties served (2025)
From ORNL EAGLE-I, which tracks customers without power every 15 minutes. These counts cover every utility in each county. Weighted across Black Diamond Power Co.'s counties, customers averaged 25 hr 4 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clay | 6,869 | 123 | 2,600 | 2025-12-19 |
| Wyoming | 2,058 | 129 | 2,078 | 2025-12-19 |
| Kanawha | 1,433 | 149 | 12,714 | 2025-12-19 |
| Raleigh | 1,018 | 124 | 7,555 | 2025-01-06 |
Black Diamond Power Co. service area
Black Diamond Power Co. serves 4 counties in West Virginia and 6 ZIP codes.
Clay, Kanawha, Raleigh, Wyoming
Cities: Beckley, Crab Orchard, Sophia
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Black Diamond Power Co. at a glance
| Ownership | Investor-owned utility |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 19.12¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $9,444,800 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 47,764 MWh |
| Balancing authority | PJM |
| EIA utility ID | 1764 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Black Diamond Power Co.'s electricity rate?
Black Diamond Power Co. residential customers pay an average of 20.19¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07). That's 30% above the West Virginia average of 15.48¢ and 12% above the U.S. average.
What is the average Black Diamond Power Co. electric bill?
About $173 a month. The average Black Diamond Power Co. home uses 855 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $202.
How many customers does Black Diamond Power Co. have?
Black Diamond Power Co. serves 3,243 residential customers and 3,693 customers in total in West Virginia, across 4 counties.
Sources: EIA-861 2025 and EIA-861M (through July 2026), OpenEI URDB, ORNL EAGLE-I, U.S. Census. Methodology. Spot an error? Rates change often, so confirm with Black Diamond Power Co. before making decisions.