Electric Rates & Providers in Preston County, WV

Preston County, West Virginia Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Preston County, West Virginia Electricity Overview

Preston County's average residential electricity rate is 12.66 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 20.94% less than the nationwide average rate of 16.02 cents per kilowatt hour.

Preston County is the 1366th most populous county in the US.

On average, Preston County citizens are responsible for 15,964.67 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, making it the 106th highest polluting county based on per capita emissions.

The largest supplier in Preston County by customer count is Mon Power.

Preston County has no electricity production plants and must import all of the electricity sold in the county.

Residents of Preston County pay around 20.01% less than the $138.3 national average monthly residential electric expense.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    627,774 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    18.32 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    547,045,222 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    15,964.67 kg

Recent Energy News in Kingwood

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Kingwood Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Electricity Rate for February, 2024

12.95¢ per kWh

  • 2.15% higher than last month
  • 2.37% higher than February last year
  • 10.04% lower than the West Virginia average
  • 20.53% lower than the US average
  • 192nd 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
  • 7,958th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1,072 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,709 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate

12.67¢ per kWh

  • 0.2% higher than last month
  • 6.53% higher than February last year
  • 13.13% lower than the West Virginia average
  • 25.19% lower than the US average
  • 192nd 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
  • 5,945th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 383 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,308 since February last year

Average Residential Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$126.9 per month

  • 14.89% lower than last month
  • 9.09% higher than February last year
  • 22.67% lower than the West Virginia average
  • 1.23% higher than the US average
  • 162nd 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
  • 14,644th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,073 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,876 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill

$110.61 per month

  • 0.8% higher than last month
  • 4.28% higher than February last year
  • 22.63% lower than the West Virginia average
  • 16.54% lower than the US average
  • 162nd 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
  • 6,524th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 885 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,054 since February last year

Average Commercial Electricity Rate for February, 2024

10.89¢ per kWh

  • 8.41% higher than last month
  • 1.53% lower than February last year
  • 10.5% lower than the West Virginia average
  • 20.04% lower than the US average
  • 162nd in the state out of 439 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 30 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 30 since February last year
  • 8,846th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,754 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 361 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate

10.35¢ per kWh

  • 0.14% lower than last month
  • 4.99% higher than February last year
  • 8.96% lower than the West Virginia average
  • 26.71% lower than the US average
  • 192nd in the state out of 439 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 30 since February last year
  • 5,417th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 21 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 621 since February last year

Average Commercial Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$457.11 per month

  • 5.11% lower than last month
  • 0.34% higher than February last year
  • 3.79% higher than the West Virginia average
  • 72.68% lower than the US average
  • 415th in the state out of 439 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 223 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 10,418th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 762 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 491 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill

$459.59 per month

  • 0.03% higher than last month
  • 7.78% higher than February last year
  • 3.92% higher than the West Virginia average
  • 72.02% 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 has dropped by 156 since February last year
  • 8,979th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 95 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,630 since February last year

Average Industrial Electricity Rate for February, 2024

7.27¢ per kWh

  • 4.79% higher than last month
  • 4.18% lower than February last year
  • 10.41% lower than the West Virginia average
  • 26.19% lower than the US average
  • 206th in the state out of 439 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 10 since February last year
  • 8,942nd in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,655 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 3,214 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate

7.14¢ per kWh

  • 0.37% lower than last month
  • 9.34% higher than February last year
  • 6.59% lower than the West Virginia average
  • 30.05% lower than the US average
  • 206th in the state out of 439 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 14 since February last year
  • 7,667th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 708 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 5,205 since February last year

Average Industrial Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$5,186.95 per month

  • 5.51% lower than last month
  • 1.58% higher than February last year
  • 46.35% lower than the West Virginia average
  • 83.08% lower than the US average
  • 192nd 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
  • 9,988th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 38 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,368 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill

$5,222.23 per month

  • 0.13% higher than last month
  • 10.84% higher than February last year
  • 47.9% lower than the West Virginia average
  • 84.68% lower than the US average
  • 192nd 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
  • 8,194th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 596 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,573 since February last year

Kingwood, WV Electricity Overview

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On average, Kingwood's inhabitants spend 12.66 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity. This is 10.60% below the state's average rate of 14.16 cents, which ranks the city 31st out of 439 cities in West Virginia for lowest average electricity rate. Mon Power is the largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The state average monthly residential electric bill is $142.92, while the Kingwood average is 22.59% lower at $110.63 per month. This ranks the city 3rd in the state for average monthly bill amount.

In Kingwood, there are no electricity generating plants. The inhabitants must rely on power produced outside of the city limits. The city's electricity use results in CO2 pollution totaling 49,346,780.52 kilograms, which is 49th largest amount in the state out of 439 cities. Averaging 15,964.67 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 156th highest in West Virginia for emissions per capita from electricity consumption.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Kingwood

Kingwood residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in May.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.129/kWh$0.103/kWh$149.63/mo.$74.99/mo.
31st12.66¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Kingwood
3rd$110.63Average residential monthly electricity bill for Kingwood Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Kingwood, West Virginia

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Mon PowerBUNDLED12.66110.633,509,430.02444,389,449

Terra Alta, WV Electricity Overview

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On average, Terra Alta's inhabitants spend 12.66 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity. This is 10.60% below the state's average rate of 14.16 cents, which ranks the city 31st out of 439 cities in West Virginia for lowest average electricity rate. Mon Power is the largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The state average monthly residential electric bill is $142.92, while the Terra Alta average is 22.59% lower at $110.63 per month. This ranks the city 3rd in the state for average monthly bill amount.

In Terra Alta, there are no electricity generating plants. The inhabitants must rely on power produced outside of the city limits. The city's electricity use results in CO2 pollution totaling 32,998,963.23 kilograms, which is 81st largest amount in the state out of 439 cities. Averaging 15,964.67 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 156th highest in West Virginia for emissions per capita from electricity consumption.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Terra Alta

Terra Alta residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in May.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.129/kWh$0.103/kWh$149.63/mo.$74.99/mo.
31st12.66¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Terra Alta
3rd$110.63Average residential monthly electricity bill for Terra Alta Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Terra Alta, West Virginia

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Mon PowerBUNDLED12.66110.633,509,430.02444,389,449

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Arthurdale CDP, WV Electricity Overview

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On average, Arthurdale CDP's inhabitants spend 12.66 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity. This is 10.60% below the state's average rate of 14.16 cents, which ranks the city 31st out of 439 cities in West Virginia for lowest average electricity rate. Mon Power is the largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The state average monthly residential electric bill is $142.92, while the Arthurdale CDP average is 22.59% lower at $110.63 per month. This ranks the city 3rd in the state for average monthly bill amount.

In Arthurdale CDP, there are no electricity generating plants. The inhabitants must rely on power produced outside of the city limits. The city's electricity use results in CO2 pollution totaling 19,540,750.36 kilograms, which is 132nd largest amount in the state out of 439 cities. Averaging 15,964.67 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 364th highest in West Virginia for emissions per capita from electricity consumption.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Arthurdale CDP

Arthurdale CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in May.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.129/kWh$0.103/kWh$149.63/mo.$74.99/mo.
31st12.66¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Arthurdale CDP
3rd$110.63Average residential monthly electricity bill for Arthurdale CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Arthurdale CDP, West Virginia

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Mon PowerBUNDLED12.66110.633,509,430.02444,389,449

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Preston County, West Virginia Details

Preston County, West Virginia Net Metering

Preston County is home to one electric company. Fortunately for customers in the county who are interested in installing their own solar panels, the sole provider in town allows for net metering. The state has highly favorable net metering and feed in tariffs that make solar and other alternative types of electricity generation more affordable.

Power Companies in Preston County, West Virginia

Providers In Each City in Preston County:

  • Albright, West Virginia:
    • Mon Power: 100.00%
  • Brandonville, West Virginia:
    • Mon Power: 100.00%
  • Bruceton Mills, West Virginia:
    • Mon Power: 100.00%
  • Kingwood, West Virginia:
    • Mon Power: 100.00%
  • Masontown, West Virginia:
    • Mon Power: 100.00%
  • Newburg, West Virginia:
    • Mon Power: 100.00%
  • Reedsville, West Virginia:
    • Mon Power: 100.00%
  • Rowlesburg, West Virginia:
    • Mon Power: 100.00%
  • Terra Alta, West Virginia:
    • Mon Power: 100.00%
  • Tunnelton, West Virginia:
    • Mon Power: 100.00%

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

FAQ

Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Preston County, West Virginia?

By total customer count, Mon Power is the largest electricity company in Preston County, West Virginia.

What electricity companies offer service in Preston County, West Virginia?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Mon Power20,372

Fernando García
Last Reviewed By: Fernando García
Published: 2023-12-06