Kanawha County, West Virginia Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Kanawha County, West Virginia Electricity Overview
The largest electricity company in Kanawha County by megawatt hours sold is Appalachian Power Company.
Kanawha County's average residential price per kilowatt hour is 1.60% more than the United States average rate, at 16.38 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.12 cents.
Kanawha County has a population of 175,515 residents.
There was a 2.24% decrease in CO2 emissions per capita during the past year in Kanawha County.
No electricity generation takes place in Kanawha County, meaning the county must import their electricity from other counties.
At $151.89, the Kanawha County average monthly residential electric bill is 6.16% above the West Virginia average bill.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
3,203,878 MWh
Consumption per Capita
18.25 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
2,771,147,457 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
15,788.66 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Charleston
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Charleston Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
17.49¢ per kWh
- 1.05% lower than last month
- 6.27% higher than April last year
- 12.43% higher than the West Virginia average
- 3.42% higher than the US average
- 383rd in the state out of 439 cities
- The state rank has increased by 45 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 45 since April last year
- 23,023rd in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1,560 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,920 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
16.53¢ per kWh
- 0.52% higher than last month
- 3.94% higher than April last year
- 15.4% higher than the West Virginia average
- 2.54% higher than the US average
- 428th in the state out of 439 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since April last year
- 22,053rd in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 134 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,129 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$143.29 per month
- 26.65% lower than last month
- 1.12% higher than April last year
- 17.3% higher than the West Virginia average
- 27.09% 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 April last year
- 28,757th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 2,543 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 214 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$175.23 per month
- 0.08% higher than last month
- 0.43% higher than April last year
- 22.52% higher than the West Virginia average
- 28.77% 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 April last year
- 30,114th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 26 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 404 since April last year
Charleston, WV Electricity Overview
Charleston's inhabitants purchase electricity for, on average, 16.53 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, unfortunately, 2.54% above the average nationwide rate of 16.12 cents. Residents in the city have an average monthly residential power bill of $175.23. This is 26.96% above the nationwide average bill of $138.02. Appalachian Power Company is the largest vendor in the city based on total residential customers.
The consumption of electricity in Charleston accounts for 774,512,939.14 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year, which is the largest emissions amount in the state out of 439 cities. Averaging 15,788.66 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, the city ranks 207th worst in West Virginia for emissions per capita. There are no power plants in Charleston, so citizens must rely on electricity produced outside of the city boundaries.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Charleston
Charleston residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Charleston, West Virginia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Power Company | BUNDLED | 16.31 | 175.27 | 4,510,583 | 735,788,000 |
Zips with electric coverage in Charleston, West Virginia include: 25314, 25302, 25309, 25312, 25311, 25304, 25303, 25306, 25301, 25305
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South Charleston, WV Electricity Overview
South Charleston's inhabitants purchase electricity for, on average, 16.45 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, unfortunately, 2.03% above the average nationwide rate of 16.12 cents. Residents in the city have an average monthly residential power bill of $151.43. This is 9.72% above the nationwide average bill of $138.02. Appalachian Power Company is the largest vendor in the city based on total residential customers.
The consumption of electricity in South Charleston accounts for 214,646,894.46 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year, which is the 12th largest emissions amount in the state out of 439 cities. Averaging 15,788.66 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, the city ranks 27th worst in West Virginia for emissions per capita. There are no power plants in South Charleston, so citizens must rely on electricity produced outside of the city boundaries.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in South Charleston
South Charleston residential electric rates are highest in December and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in South Charleston, West Virginia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Power Company | BUNDLED | 16.31 | 175.27 | 4,510,583 | 735,788,000 | |
| Black Diamond Power Company | BUNDLED | 16.45 | 127.6 | 32,296.26 | 5,313,304 |
Zips with electric coverage in South Charleston, West Virginia include: 25177, 25314, 25309, 25312, 25064, 25303
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St. Albans, WV Electricity Overview
St. Albans' inhabitants purchase electricity for, on average, 16.45 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, unfortunately, 2.03% above the average nationwide rate of 16.12 cents. Residents in the city have an average monthly residential power bill of $151.43. This is 9.72% above the nationwide average bill of $138.02. Appalachian Power Company is the largest vendor in the city based on total residential customers.
The consumption of electricity in St. Albans accounts for 171,180,700.97 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year, which is the 13th largest emissions amount in the state out of 439 cities. Averaging 15,788.66 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, the city ranks 207th worst in West Virginia for emissions per capita. There are no power plants in St. Albans, so citizens must rely on electricity produced outside of the city boundaries.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in St. Albans
St. Albans residential electric rates are highest in December and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in St. Albans, West Virginia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Power Company | BUNDLED | 16.31 | 175.27 | 4,510,583 | 735,788,000 | |
| Black Diamond Power Company | BUNDLED | 16.45 | 127.6 | 32,296.26 | 5,313,304 |
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FAQ
How many electric companies offer service in Kanawha County, West Virginia?
Kanawha County, West Virginia has 2 electricity companies offering service in the area.
What electricity company is the largest provider in Kanawha County, West Virginia?
By total megawatt hours sold, Appalachian Power Company is the largest electricity provider in Kanawha County, West Virginia.
Which electricity companies offer service in Kanawha County, West Virginia?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Appalachian Power Company | 43,134 |
| 2 | Black Diamond Power Company | 1,481 |
