Electric Rates & Providers in Marshall County, WV

Marshall County, West Virginia Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Marshall County, West Virginia Electricity Overview

By megawatt hours sold, the largest electricity company in Marshall County is Wheeling Power Company.

Consumers in Marshall County pay $157.99 per month for residential electricity, compared to the West Virginia average of $138.87.

On average, Marshall County residents are accountable for 15,921.53 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita each year, making it the 6th worst polluting county out of 55 counties in the state based on per capita pollution.

With 3,377,019.93 megawatt hours of electricity produced from coal, Marshall County is 7th out of 55 counties in West Virginia for total megawatt hours produced from coal.

Marshall County uses non-renewable fuel types to produce 131.85 megawatt hours per citizen, making them the 132nd highest county in the nation for non-renewable production per capita.

Marshall County's average residential price per kilowatt hour is 2.50% above the United States average price, at 16.41 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.01 cents.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    556,769 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    18.07 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    4,062,611 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    4,062,611 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    131.85 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    490,590,143 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    15,921.53 kg

Moundsville, WV Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity rate is 16.41 cents per kilowatt hour for Moundsville. This is 16.63% higher than West Virginia's average price of 14.07 cents. Wheeling Power Company is the largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The average monthly residential power bill for a customer in the city is $157.99 per month.

Moundsville is the 19th highest ranked city in the state out of 439 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 129,793,476.87 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This total equates to 15,838.13 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, so the city ranks 12th worst in West Virginia for pollution per capita from electricity consumption. Within Moundsville, there are no power plants. The city must rely on power generated outside of the city boundaries.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Moundsville

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.184/kWh$0.094/kWh$203.22/mo.$92.15/mo.
431st16.41¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Moundsville
277th$157.99Average residential monthly electricity bill for Moundsville Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Moundsville, 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
Wheeling Power CompanyBUNDLED16.70145.95362,44460,538,000

Glen Dale, WV Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity rate is 16.41 cents per kilowatt hour for Glen Dale. This is 16.63% higher than West Virginia's average price of 14.07 cents. Wheeling Power Company is the largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The average monthly residential power bill for a customer in the city is $157.99 per month.

Glen Dale is the 90th highest ranked city in the state out of 439 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 26,513,029.93 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This total equates to 15,838.13 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, so the city ranks 142nd worst in West Virginia for pollution per capita from electricity consumption. Within Glen Dale, there are no power plants. The city must rely on power generated outside of the city boundaries.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Glen Dale

Glen Dale residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.184/kWh$0.094/kWh$203.22/mo.$92.15/mo.
431st16.41¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Glen Dale
277th$157.99Average residential monthly electricity bill for Glen Dale Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Glen Dale, 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
Wheeling Power CompanyBUNDLED16.70145.95362,44460,538,000

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McMechen, WV Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity rate is 16.41 cents per kilowatt hour for McMechen. This is 16.63% higher than West Virginia's average price of 14.07 cents. Wheeling Power Company is the largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The average monthly residential power bill for a customer in the city is $157.99 per month.

McMechen is the 91st highest ranked city in the state out of 439 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 26,402,163.02 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This total equates to 15,838.13 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, so the city ranks 360th worst in West Virginia for pollution per capita from electricity consumption. Within McMechen, there are no power plants. The city must rely on power generated outside of the city boundaries.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in McMechen

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.184/kWh$0.094/kWh$203.22/mo.$92.15/mo.
431st16.41¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of McMechen
277th$157.99Average residential monthly electricity bill for McMechen Residents

Electric Companies With Service in McMechen, 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
Wheeling Power CompanyBUNDLED16.70145.95362,44460,538,000

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Electricity Production in Marshall County, West Virginia

Power Plants in Marshall County, West Virginia

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Marshall County WV Coal 3,327,304.023,350,774,874.091,007.05
Axiall Natrium PlantWestlake Chemical Natrium Plant (100.00%)
Marshall County WV Natural Gas 667,439.23144,340,179.2216.26

Marshall County, West Virginia Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

For electricity production purposes, Marshall County's primary fuel source is Coal, making up 83.12%, or 3,377,019.93 megawatt hours of production in the county. Natural Gas and Other Gas make up 15.31% and 0.80% of electricity production, respectively. The county emits 15,921.53 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident in the county from electricity consumption, which makes it the 6th highest polluting county out of 55 counties in the state. This adds up to total emissions of 490,590,142.55 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use, ranking the county the 15th highest for total emissions in West Virginia. Marshall County has 2 electricity producing plants in the county. This is the 1100th most plants in a single county.

COAL
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
83.12%
NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
15.31%
OTHER GAS
Other Gas
0.80%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
0.76%

Marshall County, West Virginia Net Metering

Marshall County has 2 out of 2 electricity providers reporting that they offer net metering to residents with personal solar panels. At the state level, West Virginia has great net metering and feed in tariff regulations.

Power Companies in Marshall County, West Virginia

Providers In Each City in Marshall County:

  • Benwood, West Virginia:
    • Appalachian Power Company: 47.87%
    • AEP Ohio: 4.26%
    • Wheeling Power Company: 47.87%
  • Cameron, West Virginia:
    • Appalachian Power Company: 50.00%
    • Wheeling Power Company: 50.00%
  • Glen Dale, West Virginia:
    • AEP Ohio: 4.64%
    • South Central Power Company: 1.23%
    • Appalachian Power Company: 47.06%
    • Wheeling Power Company: 47.06%
  • McMechen, West Virginia:
    • AEP Ohio: 5.46%
    • Wheeling Power Company: 47.27%
    • Appalachian Power Company: 47.27%
  • Moundsville, West Virginia:
    • AEP Ohio: 1.81%
    • Appalachian Power Company: 49.10%
    • Wheeling Power Company: 49.10%

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

FAQ

Which electricity company is the largest provider in Marshall County, West Virginia?

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

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

There are 2 electricity plants in Marshall County, West Virginia

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

Marshall County, West Virginia has 2 electricity suppliers operating in the area.

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

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Wheeling Power Company14,887
2Appalachian Power Company14,524

Fernando García
Last Reviewed By: Fernando García
Published: 2024-03-12