Electricity rates in West Virginia: 15.48¢ per kWh
Homes in West Virginia paid an average of 15.48¢ per kilowatt-hour from August 2025 to July 2026, 14% below the U.S. average of 17.99¢. That is the 24th-lowest of 51, between Oregon (15.50¢) and Arizona (15.40¢).
The average West Virginia home used 1,053 kWh a month — the 11th-most of the 51 — so its typical bill came to $163 a month, the 16th-highest. At the national rate the same 1,053 kWh would cost $26 more a month.
In July 2026, the latest month published, the West Virginia rate was 15.78¢.
| Rank | State | Average rate | Latest month | Average home use | Average bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | South Carolina | 15.64¢ | 15.47¢ | 1,057 kWh/mo | $165/mo |
| 27 | Oregon | 15.50¢ | 15.97¢ | 849 kWh/mo | $132/mo |
| 28 | West Virginia | 15.48¢ | 15.78¢ | 1,053 kWh/mo | $163/mo |
| 29 | Arizona | 15.40¢ | 15.38¢ | 1,051 kWh/mo | $162/mo |
| 30 | Florida | 15.39¢ | 15.03¢ | 1,099 kWh/mo | $169/mo |
What a month of electricity costs in West Virginia
At 15.48¢ per kWh, every extra 100 kWh a month adds $15.48 to the monthly bill and $186 to the year. The table runs from half to twice the West Virginia average home's 1,053 kWh, using the same calculation as the calculator above.
| Monthly use | Per month | Per year | vs. U.S. rate (17.99¢) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 550 kWh (half the average) | $85 | $1,022 | −$14 |
| 1,053 kWh (state average) | $163 | $1,956 | −$26 |
| 1,600 kWh (1.5× the average) | $248 | $2,972 | −$40 |
| 2,100 kWh (twice the average) | $325 | $3,901 | −$53 |
West Virginia electricity through the year
The average West Virginia home's bill peaked at about $240 in January 2026 and was lowest, about $108, in April 2026. Use ran from 671 kWh in April 2026 to 1,622 kWh in January 2026, 2.4 times as much.
The rate moved too, from 14.41¢ in February 2026 to 16.80¢ in May 2026. A monthly rate includes that month's fuel and seasonal charges, which is why the calculator uses the 12-month average for a yearly estimate.
| Month | Rate | Use per home | Bill per home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | 15.65¢ | 1,043 kWh | $163 |
| Sep 2025 | 16.14¢ | 758 kWh | $122 |
| Oct 2025 | 16.19¢ | 771 kWh | $125 |
| Nov 2025 | 15.65¢ | 978 kWh | $153 |
| Dec 2025 | 14.61¢ | 1,468 kWh | $214 |
| Jan 2026 | 14.77¢ | 1,622 kWh | $240 |
| Feb 2026 | 14.41¢ | 1,421 kWh | $205 |
| Mar 2026 | 16.37¢ | 1,041 kWh | $170 |
| Apr 2026 | 16.06¢ | 671 kWh | $108 |
| May 2026 | 16.80¢ | 742 kWh | $125 |
| Jun 2026 | 15.45¢ | 966 kWh | $149 |
| Jul 2026 | 15.78¢ | 1,155 kWh | $182 |
Largest electricity providers in West Virginia
Among the 5 largest providers listed, average residential rates in 2024 ran from 12.59¢ at The Potomac Edison Company to 17.41¢ at Wheeling Power Co. On the average West Virginia home's 1,053 kWh that is a difference of $51 a month.
Together they serve 99% of West Virginia's 866,456 residential customers. The rates are each company's residential revenue divided by kilowatt-hours sold, so customer charges are included; a plan or tier can still differ.
| Provider | Type | Homes served | Average rate | Use per home |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Power Co | Investor-owned | 348,946 | 16.77¢ | 1,106 kWh/mo |
| Monongahela Power Co | Investor-owned | 334,588 | 13.97¢ | 892 kWh/mo |
| The Potomac Edison Company | Investor-owned | 135,266 | 12.59¢ | 1,213 kWh/mo |
| Wheeling Power Co | Investor-owned | 34,392 | 17.41¢ | 902 kWh/mo |
| Black Diamond Power Co | Investor-owned | 3,479 | 15.35¢ | 776 kWh/mo |