WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
West Virginia
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in West Virginia
January
$414highestFebruary
$275March
$150April
$147May
$147June
$143lowestJuly
$165August
$160September
$144October
$154November
$189December
$310Carbon Emissions
2,563 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,290 kWh
West Virginia's energy comes from Coal, Natural Gas, Hydroelectric, Wind, and Solar. Coal is the largest source of electricity, providing 88% of West Virginia's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 7%. Hydroelectric provides 2% of the energy in West Virginia. Wind provides 2% of the energy in West Virginia. Solar provides 1% of the energy in West Virginia.
88%
Coal
7%
Natural Gas
2%
Hydroelectric
2%
Wind
1%
Solar
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
836 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$23,774
Average system cost
18 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in West Virginia can help solar panel owners save money and reduce their carbon footprint. When your solar panels generate more electricity than you use, you can send the excess back to the grid and receive credit on your next bill. Just something to keep in mind when considering solar panels.
| incentive | savings | utility | |
| Clothes Dryers | $50 | Appalachian Power | See Details |
| Freezers (purchase) | $25 | Appalachian Power | See Details |
| Refrigerators (purchase) | $50 | Appalachian Power | See Details |
| Sealing and Insulation Products | up to $100 | Appalachian Power | See Details |
| Sealing and Insulation Products | up to $500 | Appalachian Power | See Details |
| Heat Pump Water Heaters | Up to $400 | Appalachian Power | See Details |
| Room Air Conditioning (purchase) | $25 | Appalachian Power | See Details |
| Sealing and Insulation Products | up to $125 | Appalachian Power | See Details |
| Heat Pump Water Heaters | up to $400 | Appalachian Power | See Details |
| Central Air Conditioning - Single Package | up to $700 | Appalachian Power | See Details |
| Ductless Heat Pump (mini & multi split) Systems | $267 | Appalachian Power | See Details |
| Sealing and Insulation Products | up to $450 | Appalachian Power | See Details |
| Clothes Washers | $50 | Appalachian Power | See Details |
| Ductless Heat Pump (mini & multi split) Systems | up to $300 | Appalachian Power | See Details |
| Sealing and Insulation Products | up to $350 | Appalachian Power | See Details |
Potomac Edison - West Virginia has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 14¢ |
Philippi Municipal Electric has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential | Fixed | 9¢ |
City of New Martinsville has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential | Fixed | 10¢ to 10¢ |
Harrison Rural Elec Assn, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| RESIDENTIAL Planned Development Rate Schedule RPD | Fixed | 12¢ |
Black Diamond Power Co has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Schedule DS - Domestic Service | Fixed | 11¢ to 11¢ |
Mon Power has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 13¢ |
Appalachian Power - West Virginia has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 6¢ to 11¢ |
| Residential Plug-In Electric Vehicle Charging | TOU | 12¢ to 23¢ |
| Residential Service Time-of-Day | TOU | 11¢ to 24¢ |
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