Kanawha County, West Virginia Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Kanawha County, WV is $192.14
- The average electricity rate in Kanawha County, WV is 16.85¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Kanawha County, WV
The average residential electric bill in Kanawha County, WV is $192.14 per month. Kanawha County, WV is the 43rd most expensive county in West Virginia for electricity.
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Kanawha County, West Virginia Electricity Overview
Appalachian Power Company is the largest electricity company in Kanawha County when calculated by megawatt hours sold.
While the national average residential electricity rate sits at 16.73 cents per kilowatt hour, Kanawha County's average rate is 0.69% above that at 16.85 cents per kilowatt hour.
Kanawha County has emissions of 16,226.22 kilograms per capita of CO2 equivalent gases, compared to the national average of 4,219.12.
Kanawha County has no electricity production sources and must import all of the electricity sold in the county.
There was a 2.41% rise in CO2 emissions per capita throughout the previous 12 months in Kanawha County.
Kanawha County has the worst pollution level due to electricity consumption out of 55 counties in West Virginia, emitting 2,847,945,307.04 kilograms of CO2 gases.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
3,299,092 MWh
Consumption per Capita
18.8 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
2,847,945,307 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
16,226.22 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Charleston
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Charleston Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024
18.27¢ per kWh
- 2.05% lower than last month
- 6.61% higher than November last year
- 15.17% higher than the West Virginia average
- 7.28% higher than the US average
- 277th in the state out of 439 cities
- The state rank has increased by 150 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 81 since November last year
- 23,380th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 579 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,207 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
17¢ per kWh
- 0.56% higher than last month
- 4.93% higher than November last year
- 13.42% higher than the West Virginia average
- 3.05% higher than the US average
- 426th in the state out of 439 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 7 since November last year
- 20,913th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 334 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 211 since November last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024
$160.65 per month
- 5.27% higher than last month
- 7.93% lower than November last year
- 14.62% higher than the West Virginia average
- 35.87% higher than the US average
- 302nd in the state out of 439 cities
- The state rank has increased by 122 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 95 since November last year
- 29,434th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 2,550 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 712 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$183.43 per month
- 0.62% lower than last month
- 7.13% higher than November last year
- 20.05% higher than the West Virginia average
- 28.96% higher than the US average
- 439th in the state out of 439 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since November last year
- 28,946th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 122 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,735 since November last year
Charleston, WV Electricity Overview
Charleston's inhabitants purchase electricity for, on average, 17.00 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, unfortunately, 1.56% above the average nationwide rate of 16.73 cents. Residents in the city have an average monthly residential power bill of $183.43. This is 24.64% above the nationwide average bill of $147.16. The largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Appalachian Power Company.
The consumption of electricity in Charleston accounts for 795,977,306.99 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year, which is the largest emissions amount in the state out of 439 cities. Averaging 16,226.22 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, the city ranks 110th worst in West Virginia for emissions per capita. There are no power plants in Charleston, so citizens must rely on electricity produced outside of the city boundaries.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Charleston
Charleston residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Charleston, West Virginia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Power Company | BUNDLED | 16.84 | 193.62 | 4,808,927.71 | 809,621,236 |
Zips with electric coverage in Charleston, West Virginia include: 25314, 25302, 25309, 25312, 25311, 25304, 25303, 25306, 25301, 25305
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South Charleston, WV Electricity Overview
South Charleston's inhabitants purchase electricity for, on average, 17.00 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, unfortunately, 1.56% above the average nationwide rate of 16.73 cents. Residents in the city have an average monthly residential power bill of $183.43. This is 24.64% above the nationwide average bill of $147.16. The largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Appalachian Power Company.
The consumption of electricity in South Charleston accounts for 220,595,484.43 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year, which is the 12th largest emissions amount in the state out of 439 cities. Averaging 16,226.22 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, the city ranks 110th worst in West Virginia for emissions per capita. There are no power plants in South Charleston, so citizens must rely on electricity produced outside of the city boundaries.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in South Charleston
South Charleston residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in South Charleston, West Virginia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Power Company | BUNDLED | 16.84 | 193.62 | 4,808,927.71 | 809,621,236 |
Zips with electric coverage in South Charleston, West Virginia include: 25177, 25314, 25309, 25312, 25064, 25303
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St. Albans, WV Electricity Overview
St. Albans' inhabitants purchase electricity for, on average, 17.00 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, unfortunately, 1.56% above the average nationwide rate of 16.73 cents. Residents in the city have an average monthly residential power bill of $183.43. This is 24.64% above the nationwide average bill of $147.16. The largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Appalachian Power Company.
The consumption of electricity in St. Albans accounts for 175,924,696 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year, which is the 13th largest emissions amount in the state out of 439 cities. Averaging 16,226.22 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, the city ranks 110th worst in West Virginia for emissions per capita. There are no power plants in St. Albans, so citizens must rely on electricity produced outside of the city boundaries.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in St. Albans
St. Albans residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in St. Albans, West Virginia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Power Company | BUNDLED | 16.84 | 193.62 | 4,808,927.71 | 809,621,236 |
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FAQ
What electricity company is the largest provider in Kanawha County, West Virginia?
By total revenue, 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 Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Appalachian Power Company | 45,155 |
