15.78¢
per kWh, Jul 2026
[ West Virginia / WV · Jul 2026 ]
West Virginia electricity rates: 15.78¢ per kWh, +2.3% in 12 months
0 PENDING RATE CASES · 5 UTILITIES TRACKED
Average residential rate, all charges, from EIA-861M. Compare your utility below.
+12.1%
3 years
+30.4%
5 years
$165
avg bill · 1073 kWh/mo
Every utility in West Virginia
Ranked by residential customers. Utilities with a page have a link; small co-ops and municipals are listed for completeness.
| Utility | ¢/kWh | 1-yr | Customers | Rate case |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Power Co | 16.97¢ | +1.2% | 347,654 | — |
| Monongahela Power Co | 14.31¢ | +2.4% | 334,336 | Approved 13% |
| The Potomac Edison Company | 13.10¢ | +4.0% | 138,070 | — |
| Wheeling Power Co | 17.61¢ | +1.1% | 34,202 | — |
| Black Diamond Power Co | 20.10¢ | +30.9% | 3,243 | — |
West Virginia vs the US
18.31¢
US average, Jul 2026
−13.8%
WV vs US
+4.9%
US 12-month change
+2.3%
WV 12-month change
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Estimated at the West Virginia average residential rate (15.78¢/kWh, EIA, all charges included). Your tariff, fees and taxes differ.
Who decides rates in West Virginia
Investor-owned utilities file rate cases with the Public Service Commission of West Virginia. Municipal utilities and co-ops set rates through their own boards and are usually outside the commission's reach.
Sources
- EIA-861M sales and revenue, through Jul 2026 (released 2026-09-24)
- EIA-861 annual, 2025 final (released 2026-10-07)
- Public Service Commission of West Virginia dockets for the cases listed