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West Virginia Electricity Cost 2026: 16.06¢/kWh
West Virginia residential electricity rates average 16.06 cents per kWh in 2026, -14.7% vs the 18.83¢ US national average. The state operates a regulated retail market with coal as the primary generation source.
State Rate
16.06
cents/kWh
Monthly Bill
$139
at 863 kWh
vs National
-14.7%
national avg 18.83¢
Rank (cheapest first)
23/50
YoY change +0.1%
Market Type
Regulated
Supply rate set by state PUC
Primary Generation
Coal
per EIA State Energy Profile
Annual Bill (avg usage)
$1,663
vs national $1,950
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 | $80 | $964 |
| Small house | 750 | $120 | $1,445 |
| Average household | 863 | $139 | $1,663 |
| Large house | 1200 | $193 | $2,313 |
| Large house + EV | 1500 | $241 | $2,891 |
Estimates use the West Virginia state-average rate of 16.06¢/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.