WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Macarthur
West Virginia
West Virginia
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Macarthur
January
$168February
$166March
$115April
$108lowestMay
$129June
$183July
$249highestAugust
$222September
$145October
$120November
$116December
$161Carbon Emissions
1,995 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
975 kWh
Macarthur's energy comes from Coal, Natural Gas, Wind, Hydroelectric, and Solar. Coal is the largest source of electricity, providing 84% of Macarthur's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 7%. Wind provides 5% of the energy in Macarthur. Hydroelectric provides 3% of the energy in Macarthur. Solar provides 1% of the energy in Macarthur.
84%
Coal
7%
Natural Gas
5%
Wind
3%
Hydroelectric
1%
Solar
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
950 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$17,488
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
11 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Macarthur 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 | |
| Freezers (purchase) | $25 | Appalachian Power | See Details |
| Clothes Washers | $50 | Appalachian Power | See Details |
| Room Air Conditioning (purchase) | $25 | Appalachian Power | See Details |
| Refrigerators (purchase) | $50 | Appalachian Power | See Details |
| Sealing and Insulation Products | up to $450 | Appalachian Power | See Details |
| Heat Pump Water Heaters | up to $400 | Appalachian Power | See Details |
| Sealing and Insulation Products | up to $100 | Appalachian Power | See Details |
| Heat Pump Water Heaters | Up to $400 | Appalachian Power | See Details |
| Clothes Dryers | $50 | Appalachian Power | See Details |
| Ductless Heat Pump (mini & multi split) Systems | $267 | Appalachian Power | See Details |
| Sealing and Insulation Products | up to $125 | Appalachian Power | See Details |
| Sealing and Insulation Products | up to $500 | Appalachian Power | See Details |
| Ductless Heat Pump (mini & multi split) Systems | up to $300 | Appalachian Power | See Details |
| Central Air Conditioning - Single Package | up to $700 | Appalachian Power | See Details |
| Sealing and Insulation Products | up to $350 | 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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