Mercer County, West Virginia Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Mercer County, West Virginia Electricity Overview
At an average residential rate of 16.31 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the national average 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, residents of Mercer County pay a 1.18% markup from the national average.
Mercer County residents pay an average residential electricity bill of $175.27, which is 26.99% higher than the national average bill of $138.02.
When measuring CO2 emissions per capita, Mercer County saw a 2.24% decline throughout the past year.
Mercer County residents are responsible for 15,788.66 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, while the nationwide average pollution per capita is 4,114.63.
When calculating by number of customers, Appalachian Power Company is the largest provider in Mercer County.
Mercer County is ranked as the 8th largest consuming county out of 55 counties in West Virginia with 1,093,278.01 megawatt hours being used by residents who live there.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
1,093,278 MWh
Consumption per Capita
18.25 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
945,614,697 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
15,788.66 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Bluefield
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Bluefield 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
Bluefield, WV Electricity Overview
Bluefield has an average residential electricity rate of 16.53 cents per kilowatt hour. Sadly for the inhabitants, this price is more than both the West Virginia and national average prices of 14.33 and 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The nationwide average monthly residential power bill is $138.02, while the Bluefield average is 26.96% higher at $175.23 per month. With an estimated 419 total residential customers, Appalachian Power Company is the largest electricity supplier in the city.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Bluefield averages 15,788.66 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person due to electricity use. This adds up to total emissions of 153,134,257.4 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 16th highest for total emissions in West Virginia. The electricity used in Bluefield has to be brought in from neighboring cities and rural areas, because there are no electricity production plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Bluefield
Bluefield residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Bluefield, West Virginia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Power Company | BUNDLED | 16.31 | 175.27 | 4,510,583 | 735,788,000 |
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Princeton, WV Electricity Overview
Princeton has an average residential electricity rate of 16.53 cents per kilowatt hour. Sadly for the inhabitants, this price is more than both the West Virginia and national average prices of 14.33 and 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The nationwide average monthly residential power bill is $138.02, while the Princeton average is 26.96% higher at $175.23 per month. With an estimated 143 total residential customers, Appalachian Power Company is the largest electricity supplier in the city.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Princeton averages 15,788.66 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person due to electricity use. This adds up to total emissions of 92,916,290.83 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 27th highest for total emissions in West Virginia. The electricity used in Princeton has to be brought in from neighboring cities and rural areas, because there are no electricity production plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Princeton
Princeton residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Princeton, West Virginia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Power Company | BUNDLED | 16.31 | 175.27 | 4,510,583 | 735,788,000 |
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Bluewell CDP, WV Electricity Overview
Bluewell CDP has an average residential electricity rate of 16.53 cents per kilowatt hour. Sadly for the inhabitants, this price is more than both the West Virginia and national average prices of 14.33 and 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The nationwide average monthly residential power bill is $138.02, while the Bluewell CDP average is 26.96% higher at $175.23 per month. With an estimated 211 total residential customers, Appalachian Power Company is the largest electricity supplier in the city.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Bluewell CDP averages 15,788.66 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person due to electricity use. This adds up to total emissions of 38,524,341.48 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 69th highest for total emissions in West Virginia. The electricity used in Bluewell CDP has to be brought in from neighboring cities and rural areas, because there are no electricity production plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Bluewell CDP
Bluewell CDP residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Bluewell CDP, West Virginia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Power Company | BUNDLED | 16.31 | 175.27 | 4,510,583 | 735,788,000 |
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FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Mercer County, West Virginia?
The largest electricity company in Mercer County, West Virginia by total revenue is Appalachian Power Company.
Which electricity companies offer service in Mercer County, West Virginia?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Appalachian Power Company | 19,674 |
