WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Hico
West Virginia
West Virginia
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Hico
January
$347highestFebruary
$199March
$161April
$130May
$126June
$124lowestJuly
$139August
$127September
$125October
$134November
$158December
$239Carbon Emissions
2,269 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,153 kWh
Hico's energy comes from Coal, Wind, Natural Gas, and Hydroelectric. Coal is the largest source of electricity, providing 90% of Hico's energy. Wind is the second largest source, making up 5%. Natural Gas provides 3% of the energy in Hico. Hydroelectric provides 2% of the energy in Hico.
90%
Coal
5%
Wind
3%
Natural Gas
2%
Hydroelectric
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
0 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$16,091
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
12 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Hico 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 |
| Ductless Heat Pump (mini & multi split) Systems | up to $300 | Appalachian Power | See Details |
| Refrigerators (purchase) | $50 | Appalachian Power | See Details |
| Sealing and Insulation Products | up to $100 | Appalachian Power | See Details |
| Central Air Conditioning - Single Package | up to $700 | Appalachian Power | See Details |
| Heat Pump Water Heaters | Up to $400 | Appalachian Power | See Details |
| Heat Pump Water Heaters | up to $400 | Appalachian Power | See Details |
| Sealing and Insulation Products | up to $350 | Appalachian Power | See Details |
| Ductless Heat Pump (mini & multi split) Systems | $267 | Appalachian Power | See Details |
| Sealing and Insulation Products | up to $500 | Appalachian Power | See Details |
| Sealing and Insulation Products | up to $450 | Appalachian Power | See Details |
| Sealing and Insulation Products | up to $125 | Appalachian Power | See Details |
| Freezers (purchase) | $25 | Appalachian Power | See Details |
| Room Air Conditioning (purchase) | $25 | Appalachian Power | See Details |
| Clothes Washers | $50 | Appalachian Power | See Details |
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 Time-of-Day | TOU | 11¢ to 22¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 12¢ to 17¢ |
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