Upshur County, West Virginia Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Upshur County, West Virginia Electricity Overview
When comparing annual CO2 emissions per capita, Upshur County saw a 0.88% rise over the course of the most recent year.
At $132.71, the Upshur County average monthly residential electricity expense is 9.87% lower than the state average.
Residents of Upshur County are paying, on average, 1.51% more per kilowatt hour used at home than the nationwide average rate, at 16.42 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.17 cents per kilowatt hour.
No electricity production takes place in Upshur County, meaning the county must import their electricity from other counties.
Upshur County has a population of 23,965 residents.
The largest supplier in Upshur County by number of customers is Mon Power.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
441,453 MWh
Consumption per Capita
18.42 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
383,797,962 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
16,014.94 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Buckhannon
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Buckhannon Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for May, 2024
17.54¢ per kWh
- 0.65% higher than last month
- 8.95% higher than May last year
- 9.81% higher than the West Virginia average
- 6.41% higher than the US average
- 209th in the state out of 439 cities
- The state rank has increased by 66 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since May last year
- 22,034th in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has increased by 376 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,159 since May last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
16.6¢ per kWh
- 0.73% higher than last month
- 6.14% higher than May last year
- 15.15% higher than the West Virginia average
- 2.82% higher than the US average
- 275th 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
- 21,679th in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 211 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,248 since May last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for May, 2024
$125.82 per month
- 5.2% higher than last month
- 13.13% higher than May last year
- 0.4% lower than the West Virginia average
- 1.29% higher than the US average
- 208th in the state out of 439 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 29 since last month
- The state rank is the same since May last year
- 19,483rd in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1,850 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,654 since May last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$142.37 per month
- 0.86% higher than last month
- 7.34% higher than May last year
- 1.32% lower than the West Virginia average
- 4.12% higher than the US average
- 208th in the state out of 439 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 29 since May last year
- 17,952nd in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 391 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 4,177 since May last year
Buckhannon, WV Electricity Overview
On average, residents living within Buckhannon are billed a residential electricity rate of 16.60 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 14.51% above the state's average rate of 14.50 cents. This makes the city 275th lowest for average electricity rate out of 439 cities in West Virginia. With an estimated 94 residential customers, Mon Power is the largest electricity supplier in the city. The city is faced with an average of 1.69 power outages per customer per year. These outages go on for an average of 297.64 minutes. In contrast, the US average is 1.45 outages per consumer and 171.11 minutes per outage.
Buckhannon emits 16,014.94 kilograms of CO2 pollution per capita due to electricity consumption, which makes it the 290th worst polluting city out of 439 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. This comes to a total pollution amount of 85,567,807.72 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Electricity companies servicing Buckhannon must turn to power produced in nearby cities and rural areas, since no power production takes place in the city boundaries.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Buckhannon
Buckhannon residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Buckhannon, West Virginia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Rural Electrification | BUNDLED | 19.73 | 150 | 56,132.29 | 11,074,069.69 | |
| Mon Power | BUNDLED | 13.11 | 115.42 | 3,536,999.16 | 463,621,395 |
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Hinkleville CDP, WV Electricity Overview
On average, residents living within Hinkleville CDP are billed a residential electricity rate of 16.60 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 14.51% above the state's average rate of 14.50 cents. This makes the city 275th lowest for average electricity rate out of 439 cities in West Virginia. Hinkleville CDP is home to 432 residents, resulting in it being the 257th most populated city in the state. The city is faced with an average of 1.69 power outages per customer each year. These outages go on for an average of 297.64 minutes. In contrast, the nationwide average is 1.45 outages per consumer and 171.11 minutes each outage.
Hinkleville CDP emits 16,014.94 kilograms of CO2 pollution per capita due to electricity consumption, which makes it the 89th worst polluting city out of 439 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. This comes to a total pollution amount of 6,918,452.73 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Electricity companies servicing Hinkleville CDP must turn to power produced in nearby cities and rural areas, since no power production takes place in the city boundaries.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Hinkleville CDP
Hinkleville CDP residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Hinkleville CDP, West Virginia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Rural Electrification | BUNDLED | 19.73 | 150 | 56,132.29 | 11,074,069.69 | |
| Mon Power | BUNDLED | 13.11 | 115.42 | 3,536,999.16 | 463,621,395 |
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Rock Cave CDP, WV Electricity Overview
On average, residents living within Rock Cave CDP are billed a residential electricity rate of 16.60 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 14.51% above the state's average rate of 14.50 cents. This makes the city 275th lowest for average electricity rate out of 439 cities in West Virginia. Rock Cave CDP is home to 399 residents, resulting in it being the 269th most populated city in the state. The city is faced with an average of 1.69 power outages per customer each year. These outages go on for an average of 297.64 minutes. In contrast, the nationwide average is 1.45 outages per consumer and 171.11 minutes each outage.
Rock Cave CDP emits 16,014.94 kilograms of CO2 pollution per capita due to electricity consumption, which makes it the 2nd worst polluting city out of 439 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. This comes to a total pollution amount of 6,389,959.81 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Electricity companies servicing Rock Cave CDP must turn to power produced in nearby cities and rural areas, since no power production takes place in the city boundaries.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Rock Cave CDP
Rock Cave CDP residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Rock Cave CDP, West Virginia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Rural Electrification | BUNDLED | 19.73 | 150 | 56,132.29 | 11,074,069.69 | |
| Mon Power | BUNDLED | 13.11 | 115.42 | 3,536,999.16 | 463,621,395 |
Zips with electric coverage in Rock Cave CDP, West Virginia include: 26218, 26234, 26343
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FAQ
What electricity companies offer service in Upshur County, West Virginia?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mon Power | 11,697 |
| 2 | Harrison Rural Electrification | 1,068 |
What electricity company is the largest supplier in Upshur County, West Virginia?
The largest electricity company in Upshur County, West Virginia by megawatt hours sold is Mon Power.
How many electric companies offer service in Upshur County, West Virginia?
There are 2 electricity suppliers operating in Upshur County, West Virginia.
