Raleigh County, West Virginia Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Raleigh County, West Virginia Electricity Overview

Raleigh County is the 749th largest county in the nation.

Raleigh County ranks as the 278th highest pollution level from electricity consumption out of 3221 counties in the US, emitting 1,203,732,420.93 kilograms of CO2 gases.

Raleigh County's average residential price per kilowatt hour is 3.97% lower than the nationwide average price, at 15.09 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 15.72 cents.

Raleigh County is ranked 11th out of 55 for worst polluting county in the state when considering emissions per capita. The county emits 16,064.97 kilograms per capita per year of CO2 gases.

Raleigh County consumers pay an average monthly residential electric bill of $144.34, which is 2.19% lower than the state average bill of $147.57.

Raleigh County ranks 6th out of 55 counties in the state for total electricity usage, with its citizens using over 1,300,000 megawatt hours.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    1,370,166 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    18.29 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    1,203,732,421 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    16,064.97 kg

Beckley, WV Electricity Overview

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Beckley's average residential electricity rate per kilowatt hour is 15.09 cents per kilowatt hour, ranking the city at 166th out of 439 cities in West Virginia. Selling an estimated 11,661.59 megawatt hours, Appalachian Power Company is the largest provider in the city. The state average monthly residential electric bill is $147.57, while the Beckley average is 2.19% lower at $144.33 per month. This is the 210th lowest average monthly bill amount for a city in the state.

The residents of Beckley have to rely on power from outside city limits because they don't have any power plants in the city limits. As the 9th worst ranked city out of 439 cities in the state, the city releases 277,297,512.55 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use each year. Averaging 16,064.97 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, the city ranks 45th worst in West Virginia for emissions per capita.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Beckley

Beckley residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.162/kWh$0.109/kWh$206.02/mo.$91.21/mo.
166th15.09¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Beckley
210th$144.33Average residential monthly electricity bill for Beckley Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Beckley, West Virginia

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Appalachian Power CompanyBUNDLED15.78171.924,588,334724,055,000
Black Diamond Power CompanyBUNDLED14.41116.7333,8394,875,032

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Shady Spring CDP, WV Electricity Overview

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Shady Spring CDP's average residential electricity rate per kilowatt hour is 15.09 cents per kilowatt hour, ranking the city at 166th out of 439 cities in West Virginia. Selling an estimated 7,672.06 megawatt hours, Appalachian Power Company is the largest provider in the city. The state average monthly residential electric bill is $147.57, while the Shady Spring CDP average is 2.19% lower at $144.33 per month. This is the 210th lowest average monthly bill amount for a city in the state.

The residents of Shady Spring CDP have to rely on power from outside city limits because they don't have any power plants in the city limits. As the 46th worst ranked city out of 439 cities in the state, the city releases 53,287,518.05 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use each year. Averaging 16,064.97 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, the city ranks 293rd worst in West Virginia for emissions per capita.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Shady Spring CDP

Shady Spring CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.162/kWh$0.109/kWh$206.02/mo.$91.21/mo.
166th15.09¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Shady Spring CDP
210th$144.33Average residential monthly electricity bill for Shady Spring CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Shady Spring CDP, West Virginia

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Appalachian Power CompanyBUNDLED15.78171.924,588,334724,055,000
Black Diamond Power CompanyBUNDLED14.41116.7333,8394,875,032

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Crab Orchard CDP, WV Electricity Overview

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Crab Orchard CDP's average residential electricity rate per kilowatt hour is 15.09 cents per kilowatt hour, ranking the city at 166th out of 439 cities in West Virginia. Selling an estimated 2,764.73 megawatt hours, Appalachian Power Company is the largest provider in the city. The state average monthly residential electric bill is $147.57, while the Crab Orchard CDP average is 2.19% lower at $144.33 per month. This is the 210th lowest average monthly bill amount for a city in the state.

The residents of Crab Orchard CDP have to rely on power from outside city limits because they don't have any power plants in the city limits. As the 79th worst ranked city out of 439 cities in the state, the city releases 33,672,185.06 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use each year. Averaging 16,064.97 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, the city ranks worst in West Virginia for emissions per capita.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Crab Orchard CDP

Crab Orchard CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.162/kWh$0.109/kWh$206.02/mo.$91.21/mo.
166th15.09¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Crab Orchard CDP
210th$144.33Average residential monthly electricity bill for Crab Orchard CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Crab Orchard CDP, West Virginia

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Appalachian Power CompanyBUNDLED15.78171.924,588,334724,055,000
Black Diamond Power CompanyBUNDLED14.41116.7333,8394,875,032

Raleigh County, West Virginia Details

Raleigh County, West Virginia Net Metering

There are 2 companies in Raleigh County selling electricity. Of those 2, only one of them offers some type of net metering option for their customers, which makes solar panels and alternative electric sources more economically viable. The state of West Virginia has highly favorable state level net metering legislation.

Energy Loss

Raleigh County has an average of 5.88% of the electricity that is transmitted in the state dissipated as heat. The nationwide average is 2.45%, resulting in Raleigh County receiving a rank of 2561st best in the US for energy loss efficiency.

Power Companies in Raleigh County, West Virginia

Providers In Each City in Raleigh County:

  • Beckley, West Virginia:
    • Black Diamond Power Company: 50.00%
    • Appalachian Power Company: 50.00%
  • Lester, West Virginia:
    • Appalachian Power Company: 50.00%
    • Black Diamond Power Company: 50.00%
  • Mabscott, West Virginia:
    • Black Diamond Power Company: 50.00%
    • Appalachian Power Company: 50.00%
  • Mount Hope, West Virginia:
    • Appalachian Power Company: 100.00%
  • Rhodell, West Virginia:
    • Appalachian Power Company: 50.00%
    • Black Diamond Power Company: 50.00%
  • Sophia, West Virginia:
    • Black Diamond Power Company: 50.00%
    • Appalachian Power Company: 50.00%

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

FAQ

What electricity company is the largest provider in Raleigh County, West Virginia?

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

What electricity companies offer service in Raleigh County, West Virginia?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Appalachian Power Company27,685
2Black Diamond Power Company1,022

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

Raleigh County, West Virginia has 2 electricity providers serving customers in the area.

Matt Hope
Last Reviewed By: Matt Hope
Published: 2022-09-13