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West Virginia Electricity Cost 2026: 12.95¢/kWh
West Virginia residential electricity rates average 12.95 cents per kWh in 2026, -28.3% vs the 18.05¢ US national average. The state operates a regulated retail market with coal as the primary generation source.
State Rate
12.95
cents/kWh
Monthly Bill
$115
at 886 kWh
vs National
-28.3%
national avg 18.05¢
Rank (cheapest first)
14/50
YoY change +2.5%
Market Type
Regulated
Supply rate set by state PUC
Primary Generation
Coal
per EIA State Energy Profile
Annual Bill (avg usage)
$1,377
vs national $1,919
West Virginia electricity market
Regulated state served by Appalachian Power (AEP) and Mon Power (FirstEnergy). Generation mix is heavily coal, though shifting slowly. Some retail choice for industrial customers; residential shopping is not active.
Where West Virginia residents save
No active retail competition. Low rates mean efficiency savings produce modest absolute dollars; weatherization is the highest-leverage residential investment in older housing stock.
Primary utilities
- Appalachian Power (AEP)
- Mon Power (FirstEnergy)
- WV PSC
West Virginia bill estimates by usage
| Home Profile | Monthly kWh | Monthly Bill | Annual Bill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment | 500 | $65 | $777 |
| Small house | 750 | $97 | $1,166 |
| Average household | 886 | $115 | $1,377 |
| Large house | 1200 | $155 | $1,865 |
| Large house + EV | 1500 | $194 | $2,331 |
Estimates use the West Virginia state-average rate of 12.95¢/kWh from EIA data. Your actual bill includes delivery charges, customer-service fees, and state/local taxes already blended into this retail rate, plus any locality-specific surcharges not captured at the state-average level.