Electric Rates & Providers in Jefferson County, WV

Jefferson County, West Virginia Electricity Rates & Statistics

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

  • The average electricity bill in Jefferson County, WV is $163.05
  • The average electricity rate in Jefferson County, WV is 13.04¢

Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Jefferson County, WV

The average residential electric bill in Jefferson County, WV is $163.05 per month. Jefferson County, WV is the 33rd most expensive county in West Virginia for electricity.

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Jefferson County, West Virginia Electricity Overview

By megawatt hours sold, the largest electricity company in Jefferson County is Potomac Edison.

While the national average residential rate of electricity is 16.73 cents per kilowatt hour, Jefferson County's average price is 22.05% lower than at 13.04 cents per kilowatt hour.

Solar power usage in Jefferson County has gone up by 501.57% year over year, with 164,131 megawatt hours being generated from solar energy in the last 12 months.

The use of renewable fuel types for electricity generation in Jefferson County grew by 501.57% last year.

Citizens in Jefferson County face an average of 1.08 outages lasting 161.15 minutes each year, compared to the national averages of 1.44 outages at 123.49 minutes per outage.

Jefferson County is the 924th most populated county in the United States.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    1,081,596 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    18.8 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    164,131 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    164,131 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    2.85 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    792,002,969 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    13,763.91 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Charles Town

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Charles Town Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024

13.21¢ per kWh

  • 0.05% higher than last month
  • 13.78% higher than November last year
  • 16.75% lower than the West Virginia average
  • 22.45% lower than the US average
  • 28th in the state out of 439 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since November last year
  • 6,497th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 423 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,244 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

12.54¢ per kWh

  • 1.07% higher than last month
  • 10.62% higher than November last year
  • 16.29% lower than the West Virginia average
  • 23.95% lower than the US average
  • 29th in the state out of 439 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since November last year
  • 5,554th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 257 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,162 since November last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024

$150.95 per month

  • 33.41% higher than last month
  • 1.33% lower than November last year
  • 7.69% higher than the West Virginia average
  • 27.66% higher than the US average
  • 202nd in the state out of 439 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 6 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 15 since November last year
  • 28,628th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 15,423 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 430 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$148.29 per month

  • 0.11% lower than last month
  • 9.04% higher than November last year
  • 2.95% lower than the West Virginia average
  • 4.25% higher than the US average
  • 208th in the state out of 439 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since November last year
  • 18,384th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 171 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,040 since November last year

Charles Town, WV Electricity Overview

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On average, Charles Town's residential electricity price is 12.54 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, luckily, 25.05% below the average nationwide electricity price of 16.73 cents. Charles Town citizens consume 72.98% of the electricity generated within the city limits and the excess 27.02% can be exported or stored. The city is the highest producing city in West Virginia out of 439 cities, averaging 25.75 megawatt hours produced per citizen each year.

Electricity use in Charles Town results in the release of 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is the 434th largest emissions amount in West Virginia out of 439 cities. This total equates to 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, ranking the city 434th worst in West Virginia for emissions per capita from electricity consumption. The city has one electricity generation plant. Charles Town has about 100.00% of its electricity produced from Solar.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Charles Town

Charles Town residential electric rates are highest in November and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.132/kWh$0.097/kWh$282.38/mo.$83.36/mo.
29th12.54¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Charles Town
208th$148.29Average residential monthly electricity bill for Charles Town Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Charles Town, West Virginia

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Potomac EdisonBUNDLED13.03163.32,048,663.36266,934,018

Ranson corporation, WV Electricity Overview

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On average, Ranson corporation's residential electricity price is 12.54 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, luckily, 25.05% below the average nationwide electricity price of 16.73 cents. The power grid in the city is faced with an average of 1.08 outages per consumer per year, with outages lasting about 161.15 minutes per outage. The national averages for outages and outage time frames are 1.44 outages each year and 123.49 minutes a outage. Selling an estimated 11,717.7 megawatt hours, Potomac Edison is the largest provider in the city.

Electricity use in Ranson corporation results in the release of 87,686,502.23 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is the 28th largest emissions amount in West Virginia out of 439 cities. The city also ranks 110th highest in the state in pollution per resident, averaging 16,226.22 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per capita. This is, most likely, the more important of the two metrics. The inhabitants of Ranson corporation have to use power from outside city limits because they don't have any electricity facilities in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Ranson corporation

Ranson corporation residential electric rates are highest in November and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.132/kWh$0.097/kWh$282.38/mo.$83.36/mo.
29th12.54¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Ranson corporation
208th$148.29Average residential monthly electricity bill for Ranson corporation Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Ranson corporation, West Virginia

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Potomac EdisonBUNDLED13.03163.32,048,663.36266,934,018

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Shannondale CDP, WV Electricity Overview

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On average, Shannondale CDP's residential electricity price is 12.54 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, luckily, 25.05% below the average nationwide electricity price of 16.73 cents. The power grid in the city is faced with an average of 1.08 outages per consumer per year, with outages lasting about 161.15 minutes per outage. The national averages for outages and outage time frames are 1.44 outages each year and 123.49 minutes a outage. Selling an estimated 12,609.68 megawatt hours, Potomac Edison is the largest provider in the city.

Electricity use in Shannondale CDP results in the release of 55,834,428.97 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is the 43rd largest emissions amount in West Virginia out of 439 cities. The city also ranks 110th highest in the state in pollution per resident, averaging 16,226.22 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per capita. This is, most likely, the more important of the two metrics. The inhabitants of Shannondale CDP have to use power from outside city limits because they don't have any electricity facilities in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Shannondale CDP

Shannondale CDP residential electric rates are highest in November and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.132/kWh$0.097/kWh$282.38/mo.$83.36/mo.
29th12.54¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Shannondale CDP
208th$148.29Average residential monthly electricity bill for Shannondale CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Shannondale CDP, West Virginia

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Potomac EdisonBUNDLED13.03163.32,048,663.36266,934,018

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Jefferson County, West Virginia Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types

Power Plants in Jefferson County, West Virginia

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Production State RankEmission (kg)Emission State RankEmissions per MWhEmissions per MWh State RankToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Blake Solar PlantHorus West Virginia 1, LLC (100.00%)
Charles Town WV Solar 164,131111

Jefferson County, West Virginia Production Fuel Makeup

SOLAR
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
100.00%

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Electricity use in Jefferson County results in the release of 792,002,968.7 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is 427th largest emissions amount in the United States out of 3221 counties. Averaging 13,763.91 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, the county ranks 177th highest for pollution per capita. Roughly 100.00% of Jefferson County's electricity is produced using Solar. Jefferson County is home to one electricity generation plant.

Jefferson County, West Virginia Net Metering

Jefferson County is home to one electric provider. Fortunately for citizens in the county who are interested in having their own solar panels, the only provider in the county offers net metering options. At the state level, West Virginia has some of the best net metering and feed in tariff regulations.

Power Companies in Jefferson County, West Virginia

Providers In Each City in Jefferson County:

  • Bolivar, West Virginia:
    • Potomac Edison: 100.00%
  • Charles Town, West Virginia:
    • Potomac Edison: 100.00%
  • Harpers Ferry, West Virginia:
    • Potomac Edison: 100.00%
  • Ranson corporation, West Virginia:
    • Potomac Edison: 100.00%
  • Shepherdstown, West Virginia:
    • Potomac Edison: 100.00%

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

FAQ

What electricity company is the largest provider in Jefferson County, West Virginia?

By total revenue, Potomac Edison is the largest electricity provider in Jefferson County, West Virginia.

How many power plants are located in Jefferson County, West Virginia?

Jefferson County, West Virginia has one active power plant producing electricity for the county and surrounding areas.

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

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Potomac Edison12,525

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Published: 2025-07-31