Putnam County, WV: Electricity Rates, Providers & More

Putnam County, West Virginia Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Putnam County, West Virginia Electricity Overview

Putnam County is the 5th highest county in West Virginia for non-renewable production per capita, with an average of 147.12 megawatt hours per resident produced from non-renewable sources.

Putnam County produces 145.92 megawatt hours of electricity per person with coal each year, which is 51st highest out of 3230 counties in the nation.

The average residential price per kilowatt hour in Putnam County is 16.02 cents. This is approximately 0.06% above the nationwide average rate of 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour.

Putnam County consumes about 12.10% of the electricity that their power generating plants generate.

Putnam County averages 2.19 megawatt hours per person generated from renewable electricity sources, which is 10th highest in West Virginia out of 55counties.

Putnam County is the 10th largest county in West Virginia.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    1,036,905 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    18.07 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    8,568,303 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    125,772 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    8,442,531 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    149.31 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    984,997,976 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    17,164.73 kg

Teays Valley CDP, WV Electricity Overview

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On average, Teays Valley CDP's citizens spend 16.02 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity. Unfortunately for the inhabitants, this rate is more than both the West Virginia and nationwide average rates of 14.07 and 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Appalachian Power Company. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a resident in the city is $169.69 per month.

Electricity companies servicing Teays Valley CDP must turn to electricity produced in nearby counties and other areas, because no electricity production occurs within the city. Approximately 218,645,387.21 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in the city due to electricity consumption. This total also results in a ranking of 142nd highest in West Virginia for emissions per person.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Teays Valley CDP

Teays Valley CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in June.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.179/kWh$0.091/kWh$234.18/mo.$98.16/mo.
277th16.02¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Teays Valley CDP
288th$169.69Average residential monthly electricity bill for Teays Valley CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Teays Valley CDP, 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

Zips with electric coverage in Teays Valley CDP, West Virginia include: 25177, 25526, 25560

Hurricane, WV Electricity Overview

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On average, Hurricane's citizens spend 16.02 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity. Unfortunately for the inhabitants, this rate is more than both the West Virginia and nationwide average rates of 14.07 and 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Appalachian Power Company. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a resident in the city is $169.69 per month.

Electricity companies servicing Hurricane must turn to electricity produced in nearby counties and other areas, because no electricity production occurs within the city. Approximately 109,298,936.41 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in the city due to electricity consumption. This total also results in a ranking of 360th highest in West Virginia for emissions per person.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Hurricane

Hurricane residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in June.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.179/kWh$0.091/kWh$234.18/mo.$98.16/mo.
277th16.02¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Hurricane
288th$169.69Average residential monthly electricity bill for Hurricane Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Hurricane, 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

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Winfield, WV Electricity Overview

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On average, Winfield's citizens spend 16.02 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity. Unfortunately for the inhabitants, this rate is more than both the West Virginia and nationwide average rates of 14.07 and 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Appalachian Power Company. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a resident in the city is $169.69 per month.

Electricity companies servicing Winfield must turn to electricity produced in nearby counties and other areas, because no electricity production occurs within the city. Approximately 49,731,728.78 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in the city due to electricity consumption. This total also results in a ranking of 142nd highest in West Virginia for emissions per person.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Winfield

Winfield residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in June.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.179/kWh$0.091/kWh$234.18/mo.$98.16/mo.
277th16.02¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Winfield
288th$169.69Average residential monthly electricity bill for Winfield Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Winfield, 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

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Electricity Production in Putnam County, West Virginia

Power Plants in Putnam County, West Virginia

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Putnam County WV Coal 8,530,225.988,260,052,578.3968.33
Eleanor WV Conventional Hydroelectric 125,772

Putnam County, West Virginia Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

In Putnam County, Coal makes up 97.73% of the fuel used for electricity production. When taken together with Conventional Hydroelectric (1.47%) and Distillate Fuel Oil (0.80%), these three fuel types make up 8,568,302.98 megawatt hours (or 100.00%) county electricity production. The county has the 346th highest amount of total CO2 emissions from electricity consumption of all of the counties in the US, emitting 984,997,975.83 kilograms. The county also ranks 74th highest in emissions per resident, averaging 17,164.73 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per citizen. Putnam County is home to 2 power producing plants, which is the 4th most plants within a county in West Virginia.

COAL
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
97.73%
CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC
Conventional Hydroelectric
1.47%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
0.80%

Putnam County, West Virginia Net Metering

Putnam County is home to one electric company. Fortunately for citizens in the county who are interested in installing their own solar panels, the only supplier in town offers net metering options. The state of West Virginia has some of the best state level net metering regulations.

Power Companies in Putnam County, West Virginia

Providers In Each City in Putnam County:

  • Bancroft, West Virginia:
    • Appalachian Power Company: 100.00%
  • Buffalo, West Virginia:
    • Appalachian Power Company: 100.00%
  • Eleanor, West Virginia:
    • Appalachian Power Company: 100.00%
  • Hurricane, West Virginia:
    • Appalachian Power Company: 100.00%
  • Poca, West Virginia:
    • Appalachian Power Company: 100.00%
  • Winfield, West Virginia:
    • Appalachian Power Company: 100.00%

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

FAQ

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

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Appalachian Power Company16,060

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

The largest electricity provider in Putnam County, West Virginia by megawatt hours sold is Appalachian Power Company.

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

There are 2 active electricity plants located in Putnam County, West Virginia

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Published: 2024-03-12