Monroe County, West Virginia Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Monroe County, West Virginia Electricity Overview
Monroe County is the 17th highest polluting county in West Virginia based on pollution per capita.
Appalachian Power Company is the largest supplier in Monroe County when calculated by megawatt hours sold.
Monroe County's average residential electricity rate is 17.39 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 7.51% higher than the US average price of 16.17 cents per kilowatt hour.
Residents in Monroe County deal with an average of 1.75 outages lasting 346.19 minutes per year, compared to the nationwide averages of 1.45 outages at 171.11 minutes each.
Monroe County has no power production sources and must import all of the electricity sold in the county.
When comparing annual CO2 emissions per capita, Monroe County had a 0.10% increase during the preceding 12 months.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
230,112 MWh
Consumption per Capita
18.42 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
199,478,990 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
15,968.54 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Peterstown
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Peterstown 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
Peterstown, WV Electricity Overview
On average, citizens living in Peterstown are billed a residential electricity price of 16.61 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 14.55% more than the average state price of 14.50 cents and 2.67% above the nationwide average of 16.17. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a citizen in the city is $176.31 per month, while the state average is $147.24. Customers in Peterstown are faced with 1.81 electrical outages a year with outages lasting an average of 394.74 minutes.
Electricity use in Peterstown results in the release of 10,203,896.45 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 195th highest amount in West Virginia out of 439 cities. Averaging 15,968.54 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, the city ranks 306th highest in the state for emissions per capita. The city has zero power plants currently operating in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Peterstown
Peterstown residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Peterstown, West Virginia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Power Company | BUNDLED | 16.37 | 176.36 | 4,520,370 | 740,113,000 |
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Union, WV Electricity Overview
On average, citizens living in Union are billed a residential electricity price of 17.46 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 20.45% more than the average state price of 14.50 cents and 7.95% above the nationwide average of 16.17. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a citizen in the city is $115.41 per month, while the national average is $140.54. Union has 435 residents, making it the 256th largest city by population in West Virginia.
Electricity use in Union results in the release of 6,946,314.49 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 254th highest amount in West Virginia out of 439 cities. Averaging 15,968.54 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, the city ranks 93rd highest in the state for emissions per capita. The city has zero power plants currently operating in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Union
Union residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Union, West Virginia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craig-Botetourt Electric Coop | BUNDLED | 21.82 | 118.49 | 2,691.2 | 587,215.98 | |
| Mon Power | BUNDLED | 12.98 | 112.3 | 3,476,298.41 | 451,130,854 |
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FAQ
Which electricity companies offer service in Monroe County, West Virginia?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Appalachian Power Company | 8,473 |
| 2 | Mon Power | 7,439 |
| 3 | Craig-Botetourt Electric Coop | 476 |
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.
