WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Chester

West Virginia

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The State of Electricity in Chester

Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Chester

Average monthly bill

January

$344highest

February

$224

March

$159

April

$125

May

$121

June

$119lowest

July

$132

August

$126

September

$121

October

$130

November

$146

December

$238

Carbon Emissions

2,243 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,139 kWh

Where does Chester’s electricity come from?

Chester's energy comes from Coal, Wind, Natural Gas, and Hydroelectric. Coal is the largest source of electricity, providing 90% of Chester's energy. Wind is the second largest source, making up 5%. Natural Gas provides 3% of the energy in Chester. Hydroelectric provides 2% of the energy in Chester.

90%

Coal

5%

Wind

3%

Natural Gas

2%

Hydroelectric

Solar energy in Chester

The state of solar in Chester

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

$14,878

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

12 years

Payback period

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Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Chester 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.

Utilities in Chester

Mon Power Rates

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¢

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