Wheeling Power Company
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About Wheeling Power Company
Wheeling Power Company is headquartered in Wheeling, West Virginia and provides electricity in 2 counties throughout the state. The company recently disclosed a total of 41,203 total customers, 1.07% of which are industrial properties, 15.58% are commercial customers and 83.35% are residential properties. On average, Wheeling Power Company's residential electricity rate is 17.49 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 14.21% higher than the state's average price of 15.32 cents and 7.87% above the nationwide average of 16.22 cents. The company sold 310,016 megawatt hours in 2023 from wholesale sales. Of the megawatt hours they sourced, 1,663,802 of them were generated by power plants owned by the supplier and 3,530,006 megawatt hours were procured on the wholesale market. In 2023, the provider earned 95.05% of their revenue from retail electricity sales and 3.15% on the wholesale electricity market.
Consumers of the supplier pay an average monthly residential electricity bill of $171.42. This is 19.55% above the US average of $143.38. There are 1,984,436.05 megawatt hours produced by the company by burning coal, which is the 7th most in West Virginia out of 9 electric providers. The power grid owned by the company experiences an average of 2.05 outages per customer per year, with outages lasting an average of 593.8 minutes. The nationwide average for other companies is 1.44 outages per customer and 123.49 minutes each outage. Based on total customers, Wheeling Power Company is the 6th largest provider out of 9 suppliers in the state.
Wheeling Power Company is one of 6 providers in the state who offer net metering to their customers. This is a positive for any customer considering purchasing personal solar panels, as net metering allows them to sell their extra kilowatt hours into the grid.
Wheeling Power Company recently reported an annual loss of around 1.51% of the electricity that they generate. Loss of energy due to heat dissipation during electricity transmission and other causes is operating in the electricity production business and providers are required to report these losses to government agencies who track electricity grid efficiencies. Wheeling Power Company's energy loss amounts leave them with a rank of 19th best out of the 9 providers that operate in West Virginia and report energy loss and 184th best out of 3530 in the United.
Wheeling Power Company Rate & Electric Bills
Wheeling Power Company residential electric rates are highest in November and the highest average bill is in July.
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Wheeling Power Company Overview
- Company Type:Investor Owned
- Parent Company:American Electric Power
- Headquarters:1500 Chapline Street
Wheeling, West Virginia 26003
United States of America - CEO:Robert Herron
Wheeling Power Company Contact
- Website:www.wheelingwv.gov
- Customer Service Phone:(304) 234-3617
- Social Media:
Wheeling Power Company Service
- States Served:
- West Virginia
- Counties Served:
- Ohio County
- Marshall County
- Major Cities Served:
- Wheeling
- Moundsville
- Bethlehem
- Glen Dale
- McMechen
- West Liberty
- Benwood
- Triadelphia
- Clearview
- Cameron
Quick Facts About Wheeling Power Company
As the 228th highest producer of electricity in the US, Wheeling Power Company generates 2,001,988 megawatt hours of electricity.
Wheeling Power Company is the 201st largest generator of megawatt hours from non-renewable fuel sources in the United States out of 3530 providers.
Energy Loss
Wheeling Power Company's energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
78,614MWh
184 National Rank
Grid Reliability
Length & Frequency of Wheeling Power Company's Power Outages
593.8 min.
vs. national average of 123.49 min.
2.05 outages/yr
vs. national average of 1.44
Wheeling Power Company Production, Sales, and Emissions by Fuel Types
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Wheeling Power Company Coverage Map
Wheeling Power Company State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | 41,184 | 424,639,307 | 6 | 100% |
Wheeling Power Company County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall County | 30,813 | 1 | 17.47 | $165.76/mo |
| Ohio County | 42,443 | 1 | 17.47 | $165.76/mo |
Power Plants Owned by Wheeling Power Company
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions/MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall County | WV | Coal | 4,003,976 | 4,063,204,103.47 | 1,014.79 |
Wheeling Power Company Production Fuel Makeup
Cities Wheeling Power Company Has Coverage
- Benwood, WV
- Bethlehem, WV
- Cameron, WV
- Clearview, WV
- Glen Dale, WV
- McMechen, WV
- Moundsville, WV
- Triadelphia, WV
- Valley Grove, WV
- West Liberty, WV
- Wheeling, WV
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
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Wheeling Power Company FAQ:
What is the average bundled electricity rate for Wheeling Power Company customers?
Consumers of Wheeling Power Company, on average, have an electricity bundled rate 17.49 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh).
When will Wheeling Power Company power be restored?
The average number of minutes for an outage for Wheeling Power Company's consumers is 593.8 minutes.
Who is the CEO of Wheeling Power Company?
Wheeling Power Company's current CEO is Robert Herron.
What is the phone number for Wheeling Power Company?
You can reach Wheeling Power Company by phone via (304) 234-3617.
How much is the average bundled bill for Wheeling Power Company customers each month?
Consumers of Wheeling Power Company pay, on average, a monthly bundled bill of $171.42.
What cities does Wheeling Power Company provider electricity to?
Wheeling Power Company supplies in 11 cities throughout the country including West Virginia.
What percentage of Wheeling Power Company's electricity is generated from renewable fuels?
Wheeling Power Company produces 0% of their electricity from renewable fuel types.
Does Wheeling Power Company have a parent company?
Wheeling Power Company is a subsidiary of American Electric Power.
How many power plants are owned by or associated with Wheeling Power Company?
Wheeling Power Company is associated with or owns one power plant.
How many counties does Wheeling Power Company supply electricity to?
There are 2 counties that receive at least some electricity coverage by Wheeling Power Company.
What percentage of Wheeling Power Company's electricity is generated using nonrenewable fuels?
Wheeling Power Company generates 100.00% of their electricity using nonrenewable fuels.
