Appalachian Power Co Electricity Rates and Average Bill (West Virginia)
Data through July 2026 (the latest month EIA has published) · Updated October 13, 2026
As of July 2026, Appalachian Power Co's residential customers in West Virginia paid an average effective rate of 17.89¢/kWh with an average monthly bill of $215.61, per EIA Form 861-M data. That rate is 2.1¢ above the West Virginia average of 15.78¢/kWh; the U.S. average is 18.31¢/kWh.
Rate trend vs the West Virginia average
View this chart as a table (last 12 months)
| Month | Rate (¢/kWh) | Avg bill ($/mo) | Avg usage (kWh/mo) |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 17.39 | 194.68 | 1120 |
| September 2025 | 18.10 | 148.08 | 818 |
| October 2025 | 18.44 | 151.98 | 824 |
| November 2025 | 17.77 | 175.38 | 987 |
| December 2025 | 15.44 | 246.09 | 1594 |
| January 2026 | 15.83 | 279.80 | 1767 |
| February 2026 | 14.89 | 236.15 | 1586 |
| March 2026 | 18.58 | 225.40 | 1213 |
| April 2026 | 18.49 | 117.19 | 634 |
| May 2026 | 20.28 | 149.87 | 739 |
| June 2026 | 16.78 | 183.58 | 1094 |
| July 2026 | 17.89 | 215.61 | 1205 |
Appalachian Power Co vs West Virginia vs the U.S.
| Appalachian Power Co | West Virginia | U.S. average | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rate (July 2026) | 17.89¢/kWh | 15.78¢/kWh | 18.31¢/kWh |
| Average monthly bill | $215.61 | $182.32 | $212.44 |
| Average monthly usage | 1205 kWh | 1155 kWh | 1160 kWh |
| Rate change, 1 year | +4.9% | +2.3% | +4.9% |
Estimate a bill at Appalachian Power Co rates
Worked example: 1,000 kWh at Appalachian Power Co's average effective rate of 17.89¢/kWh is about $178.90. The utility's actual average usage is 1205 kWh/month, which produces the $215.61 average bill. This is an all-in average (energy, delivery, fixed charges, riders); your tariff's marginal price will differ.
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Source: EIA Form 861-M (monthly utility-level sales to ultimate customers, residential), published with roughly a two-month lag. Rate = revenue ÷ sales; bill = revenue ÷ customers. Months failing basic sanity screens are excluded. See methodology.