Philippi Municipal Electric electricity rates
Municipal utility · West Virginia
Philippi Municipal Electric is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 1,703 homes in West Virginia. Its residential customers pay an average of 12.06¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 33% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend. This utility files EIA's short form, which reports total sales only, so the rate covers all customer classes.
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Philippi Municipal Electric bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $60.30 | $47.65 |
| 1,000 kWh | $120.60 | $90.55 |
| 1,500 kWh | $180.90 | $133.45 |
| 2,000 kWh | $241.20 | $176.35 |
*Residential (effective 2010-06-04, $4.75/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.
Philippi Municipal Electric residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | 2010-06-04 | $4.75 | 8.58¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Philippi Municipal Electric rate history
2015–2025: +39% change in the average residential rate (8.61¢ → 12.00¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
Philippi Municipal Electric 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 Philippi Municipal Electric's counties, customers averaged 18 hr 12 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbour | 1,092 | 59 | 3,292 | 2025-02-16 |
Philippi Municipal Electric service area
Philippi Municipal Electric serves Barbour County in West Virginia.
Barbour
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | — |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Philippi Municipal Electric at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $3,544,700 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 29,539 MWh |
| Balancing authority | PJM |
| EIA utility ID | 14954 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Philippi Municipal Electric's electricity rate?
Philippi Municipal Electric residential customers pay an average of 12.06¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend). That's 22% below the West Virginia average of 15.48¢ and 33% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Philippi Municipal Electric electric bill?
About $174 a month. The average Philippi Municipal Electric home uses 1,445 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $121.
How many customers does Philippi Municipal Electric have?
Philippi Municipal Electric serves 1,703 residential customers in West Virginia, across 1 county.
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 Philippi Municipal Electric before making decisions.