Wheeling Power Company
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About Wheeling Power Company
Wheeling Power Company is headquartered in Wheeling, West Virginia and provides electricity in 4 counties throughout the state. The company recently disclosed a total of 41,388 total customers, 1.04% of which are industrial properties, 15.48% are commercial customers and 83.48% are residential properties. On average, Wheeling Power Company's residential electricity rate is 17.09 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 21.01% higher than the state's average price of 14.13 cents and 9.33% above the nationwide average of 15.64 cents. The company sold 291,266 megawatt hours in 2022 from wholesale sales. Of the megawatt hours they sourced, 1,751,093 of them were generated by power plants owned by the supplier and 3,498,115 megawatt hours were procured on the wholesale market. In 2022, the provider earned 90.10% of their revenue from retail electricity sales and 7.72% on the wholesale electricity market.
Consumers of the supplier pay an average monthly residential electricity bill of $146.37. This is 10.30% above the US average of $132.69. The provider ranks as the 116th highest producer of megawatt hours from burning coal out of 3517 electricity providers in the country. Wheeling Power Company generates 1,821,974.51 megawatt hours from their production facilities, which ranks them as the 10th largest generator of electricity in the state out of 9 electricity providers. 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 2.55% 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 24th best out of the 9 providers that operate in West Virginia and report energy loss and 292nd best out of 3517 in the United.
Wheeling Power Company Rate & Electric Bills
Wheeling Power Company residential electric rates are highest in January 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
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Wheeling Power Company Service
- States Served:
- West Virginia
- Counties Served:
- Ohio County
- Marshall County
- Brooke County
- Wetzel County
- Major Cities Served:
- Wheeling
- Moundsville
- New Martinsville
- Mingo Junction
- Follansbee
- Bethlehem
- Paden City
- Wellsburg
- Hooverson Heights CDP
- Glen Dale
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Quick Facts About Wheeling Power Company
Wheeling Power Company is the 10th largest producer of megawatt hours from non-renewable fuels in the state.
Energy Loss
Wheeling Power Company's energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
134,011MWh
292 National Rank
Wheeling Power Company Energy Makeup
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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 | 41,388 | 379,586,000 | 5 | 100% |
Wheeling Power Company County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooke County | 22,603 | 2 | 14.70 | $127.37/mo |
| Marshall County | 30,813 | 2 | 16.52 | $159.91/mo |
| Ohio County | 42,443 | 2 | 16.52 | $159.93/mo |
| Wetzel County | 14,629 | 3 | 14.78 | $128.02/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 | 3,643,949.01 | 3,658,037,113.34 | 1,003.87 |
Wheeling Power Company Fuel Makeup
Cities Wheeling Power Company Has Coverage
- Beech Bottom, WV
- Benwood, WV
- Bethany, WV
- Bethlehem, WV
- Cameron, WV
- Follansbee, WV
- Glen Dale, WV
- McMechen, WV
- Mingo Junction, OH
- Moundsville, WV
- New Martinsville, WV
- Paden City, WV
- Pine Grove, WV
- Smithfield, WV
- Triadelphia, WV
- Valley Grove, WV
- Wellsburg, WV
- West Liberty, WV
- Wheeling, WV
- Windsor Heights, 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 17.09 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh).
What is the phone number for Wheeling Power Company?
You can reach Wheeling Power Company by phone via (304) 234-3617.
What percentage of Wheeling Power Company's electricity is produced from nonrenewable fuels?
Electric plants owned by or associated with Wheeling Power Company generate 100.00% of their electricity using nonrenewable fuel sources.
How many power plants are owned by or associated with Wheeling Power Company?
Wheeling Power Company owns or is associated with one power plant.
Does Wheeling Power Company have a parent company?
Wheeling Power Company is a subsidiary of American Electric Power.
Who is the CEO of Wheeling Power Company?
Wheeling Power Company's current CEO is Robert Herron.
What cities does Wheeling Power Company supply electricity in?
Wheeling Power Company supplies in 20 cities.
How much is the average bundled bill for Wheeling Power Company customers each month?
Currently, the average monthly bundled electric bill for customers of Wheeling Power Company is $146.37. The state average bundled bill is $139.24 and the United States average is $139.24.
How many counties does Wheeling Power Company supply electricity to?
Wheeling Power Company provides electricity to customers in 4 counties in the United States including West Virginia.
What percentage of Wheeling Power Company's electricity is produced using renewable fuel sources?
Electric facilities owned by or associated with Wheeling Power Company generate 0% of their electricity using renewable fuel types.
