Monroe County, WV: Electricity Rates, Providers & More

Monroe County, West Virginia Electricity Rates & Statistics

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

  • The average electricity bill in Monroe County, WV is $149.29
  • The average electricity rate in Monroe County, WV is 19.38¢

Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Monroe County, WV

The average residential electric bill in Monroe County, WV is $149.29 per month. Monroe County, WV is the 20th most expensive county in West Virginia for electricity.

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Monroe County, West Virginia Electricity Overview

Monroe County has emissions of 16,247.36 kilograms per capita of CO2 equivalent gases, compared to the nationwide average of 4,209.53.

At an average residential price of 19.38 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the national average 16.62 cents per kilowatt hour, residents of Monroe County pay a 16.56% markup from the national average rate.

When comparing annual CO2 emissions per capita, Monroe County had a 2.29% rise throughout the past 12 months.

Releasing 202,962,043.09 kilograms of CO2 gases, Monroe County has the 1162nd highest pollution level from electricity use out of 3221 counties in the nation.

No electricity generation takes place in Monroe County.

Appalachian Power Company is the largest provider in Monroe County when calculated by megawatt hours sold.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    235,102 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    18.82 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    202,962,043 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    16,247.36 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Peterstown

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Peterstown 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
  • 418th in the state out of 439 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 61 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 9 since November last year
  • 23,521st in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 368 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,279 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 dropped by 42 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 2,714 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

Peterstown, WV Electricity Overview

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On average, citizens living in Peterstown are billed a residential electricity price of 17.00 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 11.03% more than the average state price of 15.31 cents and 2.23% above the nationwide average of 16.62. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a citizen in the city is $183.43 per month, while the state average is $163. Customers in Peterstown are faced with 1.55 electrical outages a year with outages lasting an average of 276.97 minutes.

Electricity use in Peterstown results in the release of 10,382,064.16 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 194th highest amount in West Virginia out of 439 cities. Averaging 16,247.36 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, the city ranks 12th highest in the state for emissions per capita. The city has zero power plants currently operating in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Peterstown

Peterstown residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.187/kWh$0.091/kWh$298.86/mo.$98.16/mo.
426th17.00¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Peterstown
439th$183.43Average residential monthly electricity bill for Peterstown Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Peterstown, West Virginia

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Appalachian Power CompanyBUNDLED16.78191.974,786,652.58803,251,125

Union, WV Electricity Overview

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On average, citizens living in Union are billed a residential electricity price of 22.76 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 48.72% more than the average state price of 15.31 cents and 36.93% above the nationwide average of 16.62. Customers in the city pay an average monthly residential power bill of $125.99. This is 22.71% below the West Virginia average bill of $163. Selling an estimated 5.01 megawatt hours, Craig-Botetourt Electric Coop is the largest electricity supplier in the city.

Electricity use in Union results in the release of 7,067,602.37 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 253rd highest amount in West Virginia out of 439 cities. Averaging 16,247.36 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, the city ranks 320th highest in the state for emissions per capita. The city has zero power plants currently operating in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Union

Union residential electric rates are highest in November and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.252/kWh$0.148/kWh$173.43/mo.$61.86/mo.
439th22.76¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Union
133rd$125.99Average residential monthly electricity bill for Union Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Union, West Virginia

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Craig-Botetourt Electric CoopBUNDLED23.29131.342,859.93666,147.43

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Monroe County, West Virginia Net Metering

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Power Companies in Monroe County, West Virginia

FAQ

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

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Appalachian Power Company8,450
2Mon Power4,698
3Craig-Botetourt Electric Coop488

Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Monroe County, West Virginia?

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

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

There are 3 electricity companies offering service in Monroe County, West Virginia.

Alex Zdanov
Last Reviewed By: Alex Zdanov
Published: 2025-06-04