West Virginia Electricity Rates and Average Bill
Data through July 2026 (the latest month EIA has published) · Updated October 13, 2026
As of July 2026, the average residential electricity rate in West Virginia is 15.78¢/kWh (the 21st-lowest in the U.S.) and the average monthly bill is $182.32, per EIA data. That rate is 2.5¢ below the U.S. average of 18.31¢/kWh.
Rate trend, last three years
View this chart as a table (last 12 months)
| Month | Rate (¢/kWh) | Avg bill ($/mo) | Avg usage (kWh/mo) |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 15.65 | 163.30 | 1043 |
| September 2025 | 16.14 | 122.31 | 758 |
| October 2025 | 16.19 | 124.80 | 771 |
| November 2025 | 15.65 | 153.06 | 978 |
| December 2025 | 14.61 | 214.43 | 1468 |
| January 2026 | 14.77 | 239.59 | 1622 |
| February 2026 | 14.41 | 204.82 | 1421 |
| March 2026 | 16.37 | 170.39 | 1041 |
| April 2026 | 16.06 | 107.86 | 671 |
| May 2026 | 16.80 | 124.62 | 742 |
| June 2026 | 15.45 | 149.26 | 966 |
| July 2026 | 15.78 | 182.32 | 1155 |
West Virginia vs the U.S. average
| West Virginia | U.S. average | |
|---|---|---|
| Rate (July 2026) | 15.78¢/kWh | 18.31¢/kWh |
| Average monthly bill | $182.32 | $212.44 |
| Average monthly usage | 1155 kWh | 1160 kWh |
| Rate change, 1 year | +2.3% | +4.9% |
| Rate change, 5 years | +30.4% | +32.4% |
West Virginia's average residential rate of 15.78¢/kWh for July 2026 ranks 21st of 51 (1 = lowest). Over the past year the rate moved +2.3% (West Virginia) versus +4.9% nationally; over five years, +30.4% versus +32.4% nationally. Average usage of 1155 kWh/month compares with 1160 kWh nationally, which is why the bill and rate ranks can differ. For how West Virginia's recent increase ranks against every other state (12-month, 3-year and 5-year changes), see electricity rate increases by state.
Largest utilities in West Virginia
Average effective rates and bills for West Virginia's largest utilities, from EIA Form 861-M (July 2026). Or find yours by ZIP code.
| Utility | Rate (¢/kWh) | Avg bill ($/mo) | Avg usage (kWh/mo) | Residential customers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Power Co | 17.89 | 215.61 | 1,205 | 346,868 |
| Monongahela Power Co | 14.39 | 154.79 | 1,075 | 333,734 |
| The Potomac Edison Company | 12.63 | 153.79 | 1,218 | 140,701 |
Average bill = rate × average usage. Utilities with similar rates can show very different average bills because their customers' average usage differs (housing mix, heating fuel, climate).
Estimate a bill at West Virginia rates
Worked example: 1,000 kWh at West Virginia's average rate of 15.78¢/kWh is about $157.80. The state's actual average usage is 1155 kWh/month, which is what produces the $182.32 average bill. These are average effective rates including all charges; your utility's tariff will differ.
Wondering what's behind rising rates nationally? See Why is my electric bill so high?, our data-led explainer on demand growth, data centers, and grid costs. Also: West Virginia gas prices and why they are what they are, and the cheapest way to heat a home by fuel and state.
Source: EIA retail sales data (residential sector, monthly), published with roughly a two-month lag. Rate = revenue ÷ sales; bill = revenue ÷ customers. We do not project unpublished months. See methodology.