Kanawha County, WV: Electricity Rates, Providers & More

Kanawha County, West Virginia Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Kanawha County, West Virginia Electricity Overview

At $144.92, the Kanawha County average monthly residential electric bill is 4.36% more than the West Virginia average bill and 5.62% more than the nationwide average.

Kanawha County is the most populated county in West Virginia, with 175,515 residents calling the county home.

Emitting 2,676,547,858.27 kilograms of CO2 gases, Kanawha County has the 107th worst pollution level due to electricity consumption of any county in the US and highest in the state.

Kanawha County is the 1336th highest generator of electricity in the country out of 3230 counties, producing 117,831 megawatt hours.

Averaging generation of 0.67 megawatt hours per citizen each year, Kanawha County ranks 18 out of 55 counties in the state in production per capita.

Residents of Kanawha County use enough electricity to release 15,249.68 kilograms of CO2 gases per year per capita, which is the 45th highest amount of pollution from electricity consumption for a county in West Virginia.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    3,171,428 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    18.07 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    117,831 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    117,831 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    0.67 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    2,676,547,858 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    15,249.68 kg

Charleston, WV Electricity Overview

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Charleston's inhabitants purchase electricity for, on average, 16.02 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, unfortunately, 0.06% above the average nationwide rate of 16.01 cents. Residents in the city have an average monthly residential power bill of $169.69. This is 23.67% above the nationwide average bill of $137.21. Appalachian Power Company is the largest vendor in the city based on total residential customers.

The consumption of electricity in Charleston accounts for 776,939,476.23 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year, which is the largest emissions amount in the state out of 439 cities. Averaging 15,838.13 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, the city ranks 12th 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$0.179/kWh$0.091/kWh$234.18/mo.$98.16/mo.
277th16.02¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Charleston
288th$169.69Average 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 CompanyBUNDLED15.94171.274,517,420720,147,000

Zips with electric coverage in Charleston, West Virginia include: 25314, 25302, 25309, 25312, 25311, 25304, 25303, 25306, 25301, 25305

South Charleston, WV Electricity Overview

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South Charleston's inhabitants purchase electricity for, on average, 15.69 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, fortunately, 2.05% below the average nationwide rate of 16.01 cents. Residents in the city have an average monthly residential power bill of $144.44. This is 5.27% above the nationwide average bill of $137.21. Appalachian Power Company is the largest vendor in the city based on total residential customers.

The consumption of electricity in South Charleston accounts for 215,319,379.87 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year, which is the 12th largest emissions amount in the state out of 439 cities. Averaging 15,838.13 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, the city ranks 12th 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$0.182/kWh$0.109/kWh$206.02/mo.$91.21/mo.
210th15.69¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of South Charleston
210th$144.44Average 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 CompanyBUNDLED15.94171.274,517,420720,147,000
Black Diamond Power CompanyBUNDLED14.78116.4432,897.294,863,453

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

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St. Albans' inhabitants purchase electricity for, on average, 15.69 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, fortunately, 2.05% below the average nationwide rate of 16.01 cents. Residents in the city have an average monthly residential power bill of $144.44. This is 5.27% above the nationwide average bill of $137.21. Appalachian Power Company is the largest vendor in the city based on total residential customers.

The consumption of electricity in St. Albans accounts for 171,717,007.47 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year, which is the 13th largest emissions amount in the state out of 439 cities. Averaging 15,838.13 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, the city ranks 142nd 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$0.182/kWh$0.109/kWh$206.02/mo.$91.21/mo.
210th15.69¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of St. Albans
210th$144.44Average 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 CompanyBUNDLED15.94171.274,517,420720,147,000
Black Diamond Power CompanyBUNDLED14.78116.4432,897.294,863,453

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Electricity Production in Kanawha County, West Virginia

Power Plants in Kanawha County, West Virginia

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Marmet WV Conventional Hydroelectric 65,891
Kanawha County WV Conventional Hydroelectric 51,940

Kanawha County, West Virginia Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Electricity consumption in Kanawha County results in 2,676,547,858.27 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 107th highest amount of any county in the US. This total also results in a ranking of 45th worst in the state for pollution per person from electricity consumption. The county has the 1100th highest power plants of any county in the US, with 2 total plants. Kanawha County has roughly 100.00% of its electricity produced from Conventional Hydroelectric.

CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC
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100.00%

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:
    • Appalachian Power Company: 50.00%
    • Black Diamond 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:
    • Black Diamond Power Company: 50.00%
    • Appalachian 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:
    • Black Diamond Power Company: 50.00%
    • Appalachian Power Company: 50.00%
  • Marmet, West Virginia:
    • Black Diamond Power Company: 50.00%
    • Appalachian 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:
    • Appalachian Power Company: 50.00%
    • Black Diamond Power Company: 50.00%
  • St. Albans, West Virginia:
    • Appalachian Power Company: 50.00%
    • Black Diamond Power Company: 50.00%

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

FAQ

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

Kanawha County, West Virginia has 2 electricity plants producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.

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

The largest electricity supplier in Kanawha County, West Virginia by total customer count is Appalachian Power Company.

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

Kanawha County, West Virginia has 2 electricity providers operating in the area.

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

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Appalachian Power Company41,652
2Black Diamond Power Company1,484

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Published: 2023-12-06