West Virginia Electricity Rates and Average Bill
Data through June 2026 (the latest month EIA has published) · Updated September 04, 2026
As of June 2026, the average residential electricity rate in West Virginia is 15.45¢/kWh (the 20th-lowest in the U.S.) and the average monthly bill is $149.26, per EIA data. That rate is 2.9¢ below the U.S. average of 18.34¢/kWh.
Rate trend, last three years
View this chart as a table (last 12 months)
| Month | Rate (¢/kWh) | Avg bill ($/mo) | Avg usage (kWh/mo) |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2025 | 15.43 | 198.69 | 1288 |
| 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 |
West Virginia vs the U.S. average
| West Virginia | U.S. average | |
|---|---|---|
| Rate (June 2026) | 15.45¢/kWh | 18.34¢/kWh |
| Average monthly bill | $149.26 | $170.65 |
| Average monthly usage | 966 kWh | 930 kWh |
| Rate change, 1 year | −2.3% | +5.0% |
| Rate change, 5 years | +26.5% | +32.6% |
West Virginia's average residential rate of 15.45¢/kWh for June 2026 ranks 20th of 51 (1 = lowest). Over the past year the rate moved −2.3% (West Virginia) versus +5.0% nationally; over five years, +26.5% versus +32.6% nationally. Average usage of 966 kWh/month compares with 930 kWh nationally, which is why the bill and rate ranks can differ. For how West Virginia's recent increase ranks against every other state (12-month, 3-year and 5-year changes), see electricity rate increases by state.
Largest utilities in West Virginia
Average effective rates and bills for West Virginia's largest utilities, from EIA Form 861-M (June 2026). Or find yours by ZIP code.
| Utility | Rate (¢/kWh) | Avg bill ($/mo) | Avg usage (kWh/mo) | Residential customers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Power Co | 16.78 | 183.58 | 1,094 | 346,573 |
| Monongahela Power Co | 14.59 | 119.96 | 822 | 333,660 |
| The Potomac Edison Company | 12.71 | 130.98 | 1,031 | 140,440 |
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 15.45¢/kWh is about $154.50. The state's actual average usage is 966 kWh/month, which is what produces the $149.26 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.