Wayne County, WV: Electricity Rates, Providers & More

Wayne County, West Virginia Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Wayne County, West Virginia Electricity Overview

By megawatt hours sold, the largest provider in Wayne County is Appalachian Power Company.

Residents of Wayne County consume enough electricity to release 11,988.11 kilograms of CO2 gases per person, compared to the US average of 4,107.28.

Wayne County produces 100.00% of its electricity from non-renewable fuels, resulting in a ranking of 8th out of 55 counties in the state for total electricity generation from non-renewable fuels.

Wayne County residents pay an average residential monthly electricity bill of $169.69, which is 22.20% higher than the state average bill of $138.87.

Wayne County's average residential electricity rate is 16.02 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 0.06% higher than the nationwide average price of 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour.

With 39,337 citizens living within the county and 756,201 megawatt hours produced per year, Wayne County has a per capita production rate of 19.22 megawatt hours. This is the 722nd highest megawatt hour per capita amount in the United States.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    710,791 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    18.07 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    756,201 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    756,201 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    19.22 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    471,576,185 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    11,988.11 kg

Kenova, WV Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 16.02 cents per kilowatt hour for customers in Kenova, which is 13.85% above the average state price of 14.07 cents and 0.06% above the nationwide average of 16.01. Selling an estimated 2,026.44 megawatt hours, Appalachian Power Company is the largest electricity provider in the city. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a citizen in the city is $169.69 per month, while the state average is $138.87.

All of the electricity sold in Kenova has to be brought in from neighboring cities and rural areas, as there are no electricity generation plants within its borders. Approximately 48,337,973.32 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in the city from electricity consumption each year. Averaging 15,838.13 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 142nd highest in the state for emissions per capita from electricity use.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Kenova

Kenova 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 Kenova
288th$169.69Average residential monthly electricity bill for Kenova Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Kenova, 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 Kenova, West Virginia include: 25704, 25530, 25507

Lavalette CDP, WV Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 16.02 cents per kilowatt hour for customers in Lavalette CDP, which is 13.85% above the average state price of 14.07 cents and 0.06% above the nationwide average of 16.01. Selling an estimated 3,228.91 megawatt hours, Appalachian Power Company is the largest electricity provider in the city. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a citizen in the city is $169.69 per month, while the state average is $138.87.

All of the electricity sold in Lavalette CDP has to be brought in from neighboring cities and rural areas, as there are no electricity generation plants within its borders. Approximately 22,806,907.47 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in the city from electricity consumption each year. Averaging 15,838.13 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 142nd highest in the state for emissions per capita from electricity use.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Lavalette CDP

Lavalette 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 Lavalette CDP
288th$169.69Average residential monthly electricity bill for Lavalette CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Lavalette 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

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Ceredo, WV Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 16.02 cents per kilowatt hour for customers in Ceredo, which is 13.85% above the average state price of 14.07 cents and 0.06% above the nationwide average of 16.01. Selling an estimated 2,477.55 megawatt hours, Appalachian Power Company is the largest electricity provider in the city. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a citizen in the city is $169.69 per month, while the state average is $138.87.

All of the electricity sold in Ceredo has to be brought in from neighboring cities and rural areas, as there are no electricity generation plants within its borders. Approximately 20,684,598.02 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in the city from electricity consumption each year. Averaging 15,838.13 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 12th highest in the state for emissions per capita from electricity use.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Ceredo

Ceredo 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 Ceredo
288th$169.69Average residential monthly electricity bill for Ceredo Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Ceredo, 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 Ceredo, West Virginia include: 25704, 25530, 25507

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Electricity Production in Wayne County, West Virginia

Power Plants in Wayne County, West Virginia

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Ceredo Generating StationAppalachian Power Company (100.00%)
Wayne County WV Natural Gas 469,800334,185,728.66711.34
Big Sandy Peaker PlantMiddle River Power II, LLC (100.00%)
Wayne County WV Natural Gas 258,049150,311,657.72582.49

Wayne County, West Virginia Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Wayne County is home to 2 power plants, which is 4th highest in West Virginia. Coming in as the 651st worst ranked county in the country, the county releases 471,576,185.28 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 emissions per person in the county, which amounts to 11,988.11 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. Using this calculation the county is the 48th highest polluting county in West Virginia. Wayne County's primary fuel is Natural Gas, with 100.00% of electricity generation coming from the fuel.

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Wayne County, West Virginia Net Metering

Appalachian Power Company is the only provider we have covering Wayne County. Fortunately for citizens they do have net metering practices in place, making personal solar power installs more viable. The state has highly favorable net metering and feed in tariffs that make solar and other types of electricity generation more feasible.

Power Companies in Wayne County, West Virginia

Providers In Each City in Wayne County:

  • Ceredo, West Virginia:
    • AEP Ohio: 2.14%
    • Appalachian Power Company: 97.86%
  • Fort Gay, West Virginia:
    • Appalachian Power Company: 100.00%
  • Kenova, West Virginia:
    • Appalachian Power Company: 100.00%
  • Wayne, West Virginia:
    • Appalachian Power Company: 100.00%

* 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 Wayne County, West Virginia?

By total customer count, Appalachian Power Company is the largest electricity provider in Wayne County, West Virginia.

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

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Appalachian Power Company23,327

How many power plants are in Wayne County, West Virginia?

Wayne County, West Virginia is home to 2 power plants producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.

Alex Zdanov
Last Reviewed By: Alex Zdanov
Published: 2024-03-14