Mercer County, West Virginia Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Mercer County, West Virginia Electricity Overview
The national average residential price per kilowatt hour is 16.17 cents, while residents of Mercer County pay an average rate of 1.48% more than the national average at 16.41 cents per kilowatt hour.
No electricity production takes place in Mercer County, resulting in the county needing to import their electricity from other counties.
Customers in Mercer County experience an average of 1.81 outages lasting 394.74 minutes per year, compared to the nationwide averages of 1.45 outages at 171.11 minutes each.
When comparing annual CO2 emissions per capita, Mercer County saw a 0.88% increase throughout the past year.
Citizens of Mercer County use enough electricity to emit 16,014.94 kilograms of CO2 gases per person, compared to the West Virginia average of 16,014.94.
The average monthly residential electricity bill in Mercer County totals $178.98. In contrast, the US average bill is $140.54.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
1,103,256 MWh
Consumption per Capita
18.42 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
959,166,599 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
16,014.94 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Bluefield
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Bluefield Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for May, 2024
18¢ per kWh
- 2.9% higher than last month
- 5.17% higher than May last year
- 12.65% higher than the West Virginia average
- 9.16% higher than the US average
- 427th in the state out of 439 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 1 since May last year
- 23,902nd in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1,133 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,821 since May last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
16.61¢ per kWh
- 0.45% higher than last month
- 4% higher than May last year
- 15.19% higher than the West Virginia average
- 2.86% higher than the US average
- 427th in the state out of 439 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since May last year
- 21,834th in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has increased by 26 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,311 since May last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for May, 2024
$154.76 per month
- 8.01% higher than last month
- 9.14% higher than May last year
- 22.51% higher than the West Virginia average
- 24.59% 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 is the same since May last year
- 27,241st in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has increased by 933 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 84 since May last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$176.31 per month
- 0.62% higher than last month
- 1.31% higher than May last year
- 22.21% higher than the West Virginia average
- 28.95% 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 is the same since May last year
- 29,624th in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 4 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 285 since May last year
Bluefield, WV Electricity Overview
Bluefield has an average residential electricity rate of 16.61 cents per kilowatt hour. Sadly for the inhabitants, this price is more than both the West Virginia and national average prices of 14.50 and 16.17 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. Consumers in the city have an average monthly residential electric bill of $176.31. This is 25.45% above the US average bill of $140.54. Consumers in Bluefield experience 1.81 electrical outages per year with outages lasting on average 394.74 minutes.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Bluefield averages 16,014.94 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person due to electricity use. This adds up to total emissions of 155,328,872.75 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 15th highest for total emissions in West Virginia. The electricity used in Bluefield has to be brought in from neighboring cities and rural areas, because there are no electricity production plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Bluefield
Bluefield residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Bluefield, West Virginia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Power Company | BUNDLED | 16.41 | 178.98 | 4,575,583 | 750,982,000 |
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Princeton, WV Electricity Overview
Princeton has an average residential electricity rate of 16.61 cents per kilowatt hour. Sadly for the inhabitants, this price is more than both the West Virginia and national average prices of 14.50 and 16.17 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. Consumers in the city have an average monthly residential electric bill of $176.31. This is 25.45% above the US average bill of $140.54. Consumers in Princeton experience 1.81 electrical outages per year with outages lasting on average 394.74 minutes.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Princeton averages 16,014.94 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person due to electricity use. This adds up to total emissions of 94,247,903.51 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 26th highest for total emissions in West Virginia. The electricity used in Princeton has to be brought in from neighboring cities and rural areas, because there are no electricity production plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Princeton
Princeton residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Princeton, West Virginia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Power Company | BUNDLED | 16.41 | 178.98 | 4,575,583 | 750,982,000 |
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Bluewell CDP, WV Electricity Overview
Bluewell CDP has an average residential electricity rate of 16.61 cents per kilowatt hour. Sadly for the inhabitants, this price is more than both the West Virginia and national average prices of 14.50 and 16.17 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. Consumers in the city have an average monthly residential electric bill of $176.31. This is 25.45% above the US average bill of $140.54. Consumers in Bluewell CDP experience 1.81 electrical outages per year with outages lasting on average 394.74 minutes.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Bluewell CDP averages 16,014.94 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person due to electricity use. This adds up to total emissions of 39,076,445.98 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 69th highest for total emissions in West Virginia. The electricity used in Bluewell CDP has to be brought in from neighboring cities and rural areas, because there are no electricity production plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Bluewell CDP
Bluewell CDP residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Bluewell CDP, West Virginia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Power Company | BUNDLED | 16.41 | 178.98 | 4,575,583 | 750,982,000 |
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FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Mercer County, West Virginia?
The largest electricity company in Mercer County, West Virginia by total revenue is Appalachian Power Company.
Which electricity companies offer service in Mercer County, West Virginia?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Appalachian Power Company | 20,658 |
