Monroe County, WV: Electricity Rates, Providers & More

Monroe County, West Virginia Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Monroe County, West Virginia Electricity Overview

Monroe County is the 12th highest polluting county in West Virginia based on pollution per capita.

The largest supplier in Monroe County by customer count is Mon Power.

Monroe County is the 41st largest county in the state.

When measuring CO2 emissions per capita, Monroe County experienced a 1.93% drop throughout the past year.

Monroe County's average residential electricity rate is 17.02 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 6.31% more than the US average rate of 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour.

The monthly residential electric bill average in Monroe County is $115.69, compared to the West Virginia average bill of $141.6. Monroe County residents enjoy a 18.30% lower average expense each month compared to other citizens in the state.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    227,938 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    18.25 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    198,904,068 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    15,922.52 kg

Recent Energy News in Peterstown

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Peterstown Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Electricity Rate for January, 2024

14.92¢ per kWh

  • 2.73% higher than last month
  • 7.43% higher than January last year
  • 6.73% higher than the West Virginia average
  • 4.46% lower than the US average
  • 362nd in the state out of 439 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 2 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 66 since January last year
  • 14,956th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,613 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,616 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate

16.32¢ per kWh

  • 0.53% higher than last month
  • 4.36% higher than January last year
  • 12.22% higher than the West Virginia average
  • 3.82% lower than the US average
  • 429th in the state out of 439 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 16,925th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 379 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 844 since January last year

Average Residential Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$255.42 per month

  • 24.11% higher than last month
  • 21.43% higher than January last year
  • 24.27% higher than the West Virginia average
  • 69.19% 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 January last year
  • 26,617th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 386 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,275 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill

$173.41 per month

  • 2.21% higher than last month
  • 1.43% lower than January last year
  • 22.52% higher than the West Virginia average
  • 30.71% 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 January last year
  • 25,345th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 405 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 66 since January last year

Average Commercial Electricity Rate for January, 2024

11.48¢ per kWh

  • 0.93% lower than last month
  • 2.74% higher than January last year
  • 2.96% higher than the West Virginia average
  • 13.91% lower than the US average
  • 361st in the state out of 439 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 10 since January last year
  • 11,039th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 134 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,098 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate

11.78¢ per kWh

  • 0.22% higher than last month
  • 4.55% higher than January last year
  • 4.06% higher than the West Virginia average
  • 16.79% lower than the US average
  • 361st in the state out of 439 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 2 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 11,783rd in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 289 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,380 since January last year

Average Commercial Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$485.61 per month

  • 19.65% higher than last month
  • 21.21% higher than January last year
  • 0.6% higher than the West Virginia average
  • 70.2% lower than the US average
  • 347th in the state out of 439 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 166 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 99 since January last year
  • 9,934th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,284 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 4,750 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill

$442.43 per month

  • 1.63% higher than last month
  • 2.53% higher than January last year
  • 0.43% higher than the West Virginia average
  • 72.97% lower than the US average
  • 249th in the state out of 439 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 166 since January last year
  • 8,218th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 150 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 329 since January last year

Average Industrial Electricity Rate for January, 2024

8.49¢ per kWh

  • 20.77% higher than last month
  • 6.81% higher than January last year
  • 9.95% higher than the West Virginia average
  • 13.58% lower than the US average
  • 439th in the state out of 439 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 209 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since January last year
  • 14,923rd in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 7,351 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,264 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate

8.1¢ per kWh

  • 0.56% higher than last month
  • 2.93% higher than January last year
  • 6.29% higher than the West Virginia average
  • 20.75% lower 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 January last year
  • 13,148th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 939 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 4,779 since January last year

Average Industrial Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$12,699.18 per month

  • 14.47% higher than last month
  • 27.34% higher than January last year
  • 22.39% higher than the West Virginia average
  • 62.33% lower than the US average
  • 415th in the state out of 439 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 13,919th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 669 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,131 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill

$12,154.13 per month

  • 1.9% higher than last month
  • 10.56% higher than January last year
  • 21.91% higher than the West Virginia average
  • 64.47% lower than the US average
  • 415th in the state out of 439 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 13,269th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 45 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,811 since January last year

Peterstown, WV Electricity Overview

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On average, citizens living in Peterstown are billed a residential electricity price of 16.13 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 14.16% more than the average state price of 14.13 cents and 0.76% above the nationwide average of 16.01. Customers in the city pay an average monthly residential power bill of $173.44. This is 22.49% above the West Virginia average bill of $141.6. Selling an estimated 391.35 megawatt hours, Appalachian Power Company is the largest electricity supplier in the city.

Electricity use in Peterstown results in the release of 10,174,487.61 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 195th highest amount in West Virginia out of 439 cities. Averaging 15,922.52 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, the city ranks 295th 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 January and the highest average bill is in March.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.179/kWh$0.091/kWh$255.42/mo.$98.16/mo.
278th16.13¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Peterstown
288th$173.44Average 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 CompanyBUNDLED16.13173.444,518,446728,802,000

Union, WV Electricity Overview

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On average, citizens living in Union are billed a residential electricity price of 16.11 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 13.99% more than the average state price of 14.13 cents and 0.61% above the nationwide average of 16.01. Customers in the city pay an average monthly residential power bill of $104.57. This is 26.15% below the West Virginia average bill of $141.6. Selling an estimated 418.66 megawatt hours, Mon Power is the largest electricity supplier in the city.

Electricity use in Union results in the release of 6,926,294.38 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 254th highest amount in West Virginia out of 439 cities. Averaging 15,922.52 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, the city ranks 65th 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 January and the highest average bill is in May.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.128/kWh$0.103/kWh$149.63/mo.$74.99/mo.
276th16.11¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Union
1st$104.57Average 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 CoopBUNDLED19.5899.392,601.45509,293.84
Mon PowerBUNDLED12.63109.753,488,857.34440,801,386

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Monroe County, West Virginia Details

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
1Mon Power7,434
2Appalachian Power Company7,174
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 Mon Power.

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

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

Matt Hope
Last Reviewed By: Matt Hope
Published: 2024-04-23