Kanawha County, WV: Electricity Rates, Providers & More

Kanawha County, West Virginia Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Kanawha County, West Virginia Electricity Overview

The largest electricity company in Kanawha County by megawatt hours sold is Appalachian Power Company.

Kanawha County's average residential price per kilowatt hour is 4.41% lower than the United States average rate, at 15.19 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 15.90 cents.

Kanawha County has a population of 175,515 residents.

There was a 2.81% decrease in CO2 emissions per capita during the past year in Kanawha County.

No electricity generation takes place in Kanawha County, meaning the county must import their electricity from other counties.

At $144.54, the Kanawha County average monthly residential electric bill is 3.31% above the West Virginia average bill.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    3,179,622 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    18.12 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    2,777,864,887 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    15,826.94 kg

Charleston, WV Electricity Overview

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Charleston's inhabitants purchase electricity for, on average, 15.84 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, fortunately, 0.37% below the average nationwide rate of 15.90 cents. Residents in the city have an average monthly residential power bill of $171.1. This is 24.41% above the nationwide average bill of $137.53. Appalachian Power Company is the largest vendor in the city based on total residential customers.

The consumption of electricity in Charleston accounts for 776,390,405.7 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year, which is the largest emissions amount in the state out of 439 cities. Averaging 15,826.94 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, the city ranks 128th worst in West Virginia for emissions per capita. There are no power plants in Charleston, so citizens must rely on electricity produced outside of the city boundaries.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Charleston

Charleston residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in June.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.173/kWh$0.091/kWh$234.18/mo.$98.16/mo.
277th15.84¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Charleston
288th$171.1Average residential monthly electricity bill for Charleston Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Charleston, West Virginia

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Appalachian Power CompanyBUNDLED15.82171.254,556,413720,813,000

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South Charleston, WV Electricity Overview

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South Charleston's inhabitants purchase electricity for, on average, 15.18 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, fortunately, 4.49% below the average nationwide rate of 15.90 cents. Residents in the city have an average monthly residential power bill of $144.02. This is 4.72% above the nationwide average bill of $137.53. Appalachian Power Company is the largest vendor in the city based on total residential customers.

The consumption of electricity in South Charleston accounts for 215,167,211.61 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year, which is the 12th largest emissions amount in the state out of 439 cities. Averaging 15,826.94 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, the city ranks 366th worst in West Virginia for emissions per capita. There are no power plants in South Charleston, so citizens must rely on electricity produced outside of the city boundaries.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in South Charleston

South Charleston residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.162/kWh$0.109/kWh$206.02/mo.$91.21/mo.
165th15.18¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of South Charleston
210th$144.02Average residential monthly electricity bill for South Charleston Residents

Electric Companies With Service in South Charleston, West Virginia

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Appalachian Power CompanyBUNDLED15.82171.254,556,413720,813,000
Black Diamond Power CompanyBUNDLED14.48116.5933,612.594,867,987

Zips with electric coverage in South Charleston, West Virginia include: 25177, 25314, 25309, 25312, 25064, 25303

St. Albans, WV Electricity Overview

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St. Albans' inhabitants purchase electricity for, on average, 15.18 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, fortunately, 4.49% below the average nationwide rate of 15.90 cents. Residents in the city have an average monthly residential power bill of $144.02. This is 4.72% above the nationwide average bill of $137.53. Appalachian Power Company is the largest vendor in the city based on total residential customers.

The consumption of electricity in St. Albans accounts for 171,595,653.42 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year, which is the 13th largest emissions amount in the state out of 439 cities. Averaging 15,826.94 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, the city ranks 128th worst in West Virginia for emissions per capita. There are no power plants in St. Albans, so citizens must rely on electricity produced outside of the city boundaries.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in St. Albans

St. Albans residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.162/kWh$0.109/kWh$206.02/mo.$91.21/mo.
165th15.18¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of St. Albans
210th$144.02Average residential monthly electricity bill for St. Albans Residents

Electric Companies With Service in St. Albans, West Virginia

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Appalachian Power CompanyBUNDLED15.82171.254,556,413720,813,000
Black Diamond Power CompanyBUNDLED14.48116.5933,612.594,867,987

Kanawha County, West Virginia Details

Kanawha County, West Virginia Net Metering

Approximately 50.00% of the electric companies in Kanawha County offer net metering to their consumers. Consumers in West Virginia have highly favorable net metering regulations that allow them to take advantage of some additional benefits of personal solar.

Energy Loss

Energy loss in Kanawha County averages out to about 0.00% of the total electricity transmitted by the one company that reports energy loss. The US average is 2.87%, resulting in Kanawha County receiving a rank of best in the nation for energy loss efficiency.

Power Companies in Kanawha County, West Virginia

Providers In Each City in Kanawha County:

  • Belle, West Virginia:
    • Appalachian Power Company: 50.00%
    • Black Diamond Power Company: 50.00%
  • Cedar Grove, West Virginia:
    • Black Diamond Power Company: 50.00%
    • Appalachian Power Company: 50.00%
  • Charleston, West Virginia:
    • Appalachian Power Company: 100.00%
  • Chesapeake, West Virginia:
    • Appalachian Power Company: 50.00%
    • Black Diamond Power Company: 50.00%
  • Clendenin, West Virginia:
    • Black Diamond Power Company: 50.00%
    • Appalachian Power Company: 50.00%
  • Dunbar, West Virginia:
    • Appalachian Power Company: 50.00%
    • Black Diamond Power Company: 50.00%
  • East Bank, West Virginia:
    • Appalachian Power Company: 50.00%
    • Black Diamond Power Company: 50.00%
  • Glasgow, West Virginia:
    • Appalachian Power Company: 100.00%
  • Handley, West Virginia:
    • Appalachian Power Company: 50.00%
    • Black Diamond Power Company: 50.00%
  • Marmet, West Virginia:
    • Appalachian Power Company: 50.00%
    • Black Diamond Power Company: 50.00%
  • Nitro, West Virginia:
    • Appalachian Power Company: 54.42%
    • Black Diamond Power Company: 45.58%
  • Pratt, West Virginia:
    • Black Diamond Power Company: 50.00%
    • Appalachian Power Company: 50.00%
  • South Charleston, West Virginia:
    • Black Diamond Power Company: 50.00%
    • Appalachian Power Company: 50.00%
  • St. Albans, West Virginia:
    • Black Diamond Power Company: 50.00%
    • Appalachian Power Company: 50.00%

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

FAQ

How many electric companies offer service in Kanawha County, West Virginia?

Kanawha County, West Virginia has 2 electricity companies offering service in the area.

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

By total megawatt hours sold, Appalachian Power Company is the largest electricity provider in Kanawha County, West Virginia.

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

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Appalachian Power Company41,686
2Black Diamond Power Company1,483

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