Fayette County, WV: Electricity Rates, Providers & More

Fayette County, West Virginia Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Fayette County, West Virginia Electricity Overview

Roughly 100.00% of the county's electricity comes from hydroelectric power facilities, ranking them 91st county out of 3230 counties in the United States for total hydroelectric production.

Within the last 12 months Fayette County had a 1.83% increase in hydroelectric power production.

Fayette County has the 10th highest electricity production in the state out of 55 counties, producing 525,674 megawatt hours.

Fayette County is 2nd in the state rankings for total megawatt hours generated from sustainable energy, with 525,674 megawatt hours produced from renewable fuels.

Fayette County produces 12.8 megawatt hours per resident of the county from renewable fuels. This makes Fayette County the 4th highest ranking county out of 55 counties for renewable production per capita in West Virginia.

Fayette County generates 12.8 megawatt hours per capita a year, making it the 830th highest county out of 3230 counties in the United States for production per capita.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    752,171 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    18.32 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    525,674 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    525,674 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    12.8 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    197,370,797 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    4,807.36 kg

Recent Energy News in Oak Hill

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Oak Hill Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Electricity Rate for February, 2024

15.56¢ per kWh

  • 4.33% higher than last month
  • 2.85% higher than February last year
  • 8.13% higher than the West Virginia average
  • 4.49% lower than the US average
  • 362nd in the state out of 439 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 66 since February last year
  • 14,959th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 3 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,319 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate

16.36¢ per kWh

  • 0.22% higher than last month
  • 3.4% higher than February last year
  • 12.15% higher than the West Virginia average
  • 3.42% lower than the US average
  • 429th in the state out of 439 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 17,150th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 225 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,167 since February last year

Average Residential Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$194.76 per month

  • 23.75% lower than last month
  • 12.69% higher than February last year
  • 18.69% higher than the West Virginia average
  • 55.35% higher than the US average
  • 439th in the state out of 439 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 26,134th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 483 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,344 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill

$175.24 per month

  • 1.05% higher than last month
  • 0.92% higher than February last year
  • 22.57% higher than the West Virginia average
  • 32.22% higher than the US average
  • 439th in the state out of 439 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 25,374th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 29 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 67 since February last year

Average Commercial Electricity Rate for February, 2024

12.73¢ per kWh

  • 10.83% higher than last month
  • 7.55% higher than February last year
  • 4.6% higher than the West Virginia average
  • 6.55% lower than the US average
  • 371st in the state out of 439 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 10 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 14,704th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,665 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,476 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate

11.86¢ per kWh

  • 0.63% higher than last month
  • 4.22% higher than February last year
  • 4.3% higher than the West Virginia average
  • 16.04% lower than the US average
  • 361st in the state out of 439 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 12,213th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 430 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,785 since February last year

Average Commercial Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$431.05 per month

  • 11.24% lower than last month
  • 9.27% higher than February last year
  • 2.13% lower than the West Virginia average
  • 74.23% lower than the US average
  • 248th in the state out of 439 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 99 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 67 since February last year
  • 8,725th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1,209 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,847 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill

$445.48 per month

  • 0.69% higher than last month
  • 2.37% higher than February last year
  • 0.73% higher than the West Virginia average
  • 72.88% lower than the US average
  • 249th in the state out of 439 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 166 since February last year
  • 8,646th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 428 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 508 since February last year

Average Industrial Electricity Rate for February, 2024

8.94¢ per kWh

  • 5.27% higher than last month
  • 7.7% higher than February last year
  • 10.12% higher than the West Virginia average
  • 9.27% lower than the US average
  • 439th in the state out of 439 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 15,624th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 701 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 922 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate

8.16¢ per kWh

  • 0.66% higher than last month
  • 2.12% higher than February last year
  • 6.74% higher than the West Virginia average
  • 20.07% lower than the US average
  • 439th in the state out of 439 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since February last year
  • 13,493rd in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 345 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 5,017 since February last year

Average Industrial Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$11,598.44 per month

  • 8.67% lower than last month
  • 8.75% higher than February last year
  • 19.97% higher than the West Virginia average
  • 62.17% lower than the US average
  • 414th in the state out of 439 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since February last year
  • 14,156th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 237 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 740 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill

$12,231.91 per month

  • 0.64% higher than last month
  • 10.47% higher than February last year
  • 22.03% higher than the West Virginia average
  • 64.12% lower than the US average
  • 415th in the state out of 439 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 14,141st in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 872 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,836 since February last year

Oak Hill, WV Electricity Overview

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On average, Oak Hill's inhabitants purchase residential electricity for 16.16 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 14.11% more than the average state rate of 14.16 cents. Appalachian Power Company is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The West Virginia average monthly residential power bill is $142.92, while the Oak Hill average is 22.64% higher at $175.27 per month. This ranks the city 288th in the state for average monthly bill amount.

Roughly 131,357,266.31 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released a year in Oak Hill because of electricity use. More importantly, the city averages 15,964.67 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. The electricity used in Oak Hill has to be imported from surrounding cities and rural areas, since there are no power generation sources in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Oak Hill

Oak Hill residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in March.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.179/kWh$0.091/kWh$255.42/mo.$98.16/mo.
278th16.16¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Oak Hill
288th$175.27Average residential monthly electricity bill for Oak Hill Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Oak Hill, West Virginia

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Appalachian Power CompanyBUNDLED16.16175.274,555,943736,367,000

Zips with electric coverage in Oak Hill, West Virginia include: 25901, 25840, 25917, 25879

Fayetteville, WV Electricity Overview

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On average, Fayetteville's inhabitants purchase residential electricity for 16.16 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 14.11% more than the average state rate of 14.16 cents. Appalachian Power Company is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The West Virginia average monthly residential power bill is $142.92, while the Fayetteville average is 22.64% higher at $175.27 per month. This ranks the city 288th in the state for average monthly bill amount.

Roughly 46,010,165.47 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released a year in Fayetteville because of electricity use. More importantly, the city averages 15,964.67 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. The electricity used in Fayetteville has to be imported from surrounding cities and rural areas, since there are no power generation sources in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Fayetteville

Fayetteville residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in March.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.179/kWh$0.091/kWh$255.42/mo.$98.16/mo.
278th16.16¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Fayetteville
288th$175.27Average residential monthly electricity bill for Fayetteville Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Fayetteville, West Virginia

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Appalachian Power CompanyBUNDLED16.16175.274,555,943736,367,000

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Montgomery, WV Electricity Overview

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On average, Montgomery's inhabitants purchase residential electricity for 16.16 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 14.11% more than the average state rate of 14.16 cents. Appalachian Power Company is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The West Virginia average monthly residential power bill is $142.92, while the Montgomery average is 22.64% higher at $175.27 per month. This ranks the city 288th in the state for average monthly bill amount.

Roughly 26,293,803.79 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released a year in Montgomery because of electricity use. More importantly, the city averages 15,964.67 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. The electricity used in Montgomery has to be imported from surrounding cities and rural areas, since there are no power generation sources in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Montgomery

Montgomery residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in March.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.179/kWh$0.091/kWh$255.42/mo.$98.16/mo.
278th16.16¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Montgomery
288th$175.27Average residential monthly electricity bill for Montgomery Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Montgomery, West Virginia

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Appalachian Power CompanyBUNDLED16.16175.274,555,943736,367,000

Zips with electric coverage in Montgomery, West Virginia include: 25136, 25110, 25126, 25156

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Electricity Production in Fayette County, West Virginia

Power Plants in Fayette County, West Virginia

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Fayette County WV Conventional Hydroelectric 509,000
Glen Ferris CDP WV Conventional Hydroelectric 16,674

Fayette County, West Virginia Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Releasing 197,370,796.56 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, Fayette County is the 38th worst out of 55 counties in West Virginia for total pollution from electricity use. More importantly, the county averages 4,807.36 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen from electricity consumption, which is a better measurement of the county's emission levels. About 100.00% of Fayette County's electricity is generated using Conventional Hydroelectric. Fayette County is home to 2 electricity producing plants, which is the 4th highest number of plants within a county in West Virginia.

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100.00%

Fayette County, West Virginia Net Metering

Appalachian Power Company is the only provider we have covering Fayette County. Fortunately for consumers they do allow for net metering, making personal solar power installs more economically attractive. West Virginia has favorable regulations in place for consumers who are interested in taking advantage of net metering with solar panels.

Power Companies in Fayette County, West Virginia

Providers In Each City in Fayette County:

  • Ansted, West Virginia:
    • Appalachian Power Company: 100.00%
  • Fayetteville, West Virginia:
    • Appalachian Power Company: 100.00%
  • Gauley Bridge, West Virginia:
    • Appalachian Power Company: 100.00%
  • Meadow Bridge, West Virginia:
    • Appalachian Power Company: 100.00%
  • Montgomery, West Virginia:
    • Appalachian Power Company: 100.00%
  • Oak Hill, West Virginia:
    • Appalachian Power Company: 100.00%
  • Pax, West Virginia:
    • Appalachian Power Company: 100.00%
  • Smithers, West Virginia:
    • Appalachian Power Company: 100.00%
  • Thurmond, West Virginia:
    • Appalachian Power Company: 100.00%

* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.

FAQ

Which electricity companies offer service in Fayette County, West Virginia?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Appalachian Power Company30,413

How many power plants are within Fayette County, West Virginia?

Fayette County, West Virginia has 2 active electricity plants producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.

Which electricity company is the largest provider in Fayette County, West Virginia?

By total customer count, Appalachian Power Company is the largest electricity supplier in Fayette County, West Virginia.

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Last Reviewed By: King Manalo
Published: 2024-04-09