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West Virginia Electricity Cost 2026: 16.80¢/kWh
West Virginia residential electricity rates average 16.80 cents per kWh in 2026, -8.9% vs the 18.44¢ US national average. The state operates a regulated retail market with coal as the primary generation source.
State Rate
16.80
cents/kWh
Monthly Bill
$145
at 863 kWh
vs National
-8.9%
national avg 18.44¢
Rank (cheapest first)
29/50
YoY change +3.8%
Market Type
Regulated
Supply rate set by state PUC
Primary Generation
Coal
per EIA State Energy Profile
Annual Bill (avg usage)
$1,740
vs national $1,910
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 | $84 | $1,008 |
| Small house | 750 | $126 | $1,512 |
| Average household | 863 | $145 | $1,740 |
| Large house | 1200 | $202 | $2,419 |
| Large house + EV | 1500 | $252 | $3,024 |
Estimates use the West Virginia state-average rate of 16.80¢/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.