Monongalia County, West Virginia Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Monongalia County, West Virginia Electricity Overview
Monongalia County uses only 23.04% of the electricity produced in the county, meaning they can store or export the surplus 76.96%.
While the national average residential electricity rate is 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, Monongalia County's average rate is 20.29% lower than at 12.85 cents per kilowatt hour.
Electricity production from the burning of coal as a fuel source totals 8,430,173.11 megawatt hours, giving Monongalia County the 3rd position in the state rankings.
As the 124th highest generator of electricity in the nation out of 3230 counties, Monongalia County produces 8,466,530.03 megawatt hours of electricity.
On average, Monongalia County residents are responsible for 16,482.51 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, making them the 95th highest polluting county based on per capita emissions.
Monongalia County ranks 3rd out of 55 counties in the state for total consumption, with its population consuming 1,950,803.57 megawatt hours.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
1,950,804 MWh
Consumption per Capita
18.25 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
8,466,530 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
8,466,530 MWh
Production per Capita
79.22 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
1,761,469,356 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
16,482.51 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Morgantown
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Morgantown Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
14.43¢ per kWh
- 6.5% higher than last month
- 12.51% higher than April last year
- 7.23% lower than the West Virginia average
- 14.66% lower than the US average
- 144th in the state out of 439 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since April last year
- 13,483rd in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 4,988 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 6,334 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
12.89¢ per kWh
- 1.05% higher than last month
- 6.04% higher than April last year
- 10.03% lower than the West Virginia average
- 20.05% lower than the US average
- 144th 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
- 6,755th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 207 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,384 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$98.73 per month
- 12.82% lower than last month
- 10.96% higher than April last year
- 19.18% lower than the West Virginia average
- 12.43% lower than the US average
- 117th in the state out of 439 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since April last year
- 10,770th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 3,609 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,348 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$111.03 per month
- 0.74% higher than last month
- 2.74% higher than April last year
- 22.37% lower than the West Virginia average
- 18.41% lower than the US average
- 116th in the state out of 439 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank is the same since April last year
- 6,258th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 2 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 928 since April last year
Morgantown, WV Electricity Overview
On average, Morgantown's citizens purchase residential electricity for 12.89 cents per kilowatt hour. Fortunately, this is 10.03% below West Virginia's average price of 14.33 cents, ranking the city at 144th out of 439 cities in West Virginia for lowest average electricity rate. Selling an estimated 10,221.96 megawatt hours, Mon Power is the largest electricity supplier in the city. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a customer in the city is $111.03 per month, while the state average is $143.08.
In Morgantown, there are no power producing plants. The citizens must depend on electricity produced outside of the city. Electricity use in the city results in the release of 462,860,489.73 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 4th largest amount in West Virginia out of 439 cities. More importantly, the city averages 15,788.66 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Morgantown
Morgantown residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Morgantown, West Virginia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon Power | BUNDLED | 12.85 | 111.04 | 3,471,181.59 | 446,065,721 |
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Cheat Lake CDP, WV Electricity Overview
On average, Cheat Lake CDP's citizens purchase residential electricity for 12.89 cents per kilowatt hour. Fortunately, this is 10.03% below West Virginia's average price of 14.33 cents, ranking the city at 144th out of 439 cities in West Virginia for lowest average electricity rate. Selling an estimated 15,180.36 megawatt hours, Mon Power is the largest electricity supplier in the city. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a customer in the city is $111.03 per month, while the state average is $143.08.
In Cheat Lake CDP, there are no power producing plants. The citizens must depend on electricity produced outside of the city. Electricity use in the city results in the release of 160,839,125.7 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 15th largest amount in West Virginia out of 439 cities. More importantly, the city averages 15,788.66 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Cheat Lake CDP
Cheat Lake CDP residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Cheat Lake CDP, West Virginia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon Power | BUNDLED | 12.85 | 111.04 | 3,471,181.59 | 446,065,721 |
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Brookhaven CDP, WV Electricity Overview
On average, Brookhaven CDP's citizens purchase residential electricity for 12.89 cents per kilowatt hour. Fortunately, this is 10.03% below West Virginia's average price of 14.33 cents, ranking the city at 144th out of 439 cities in West Virginia for lowest average electricity rate. Selling an estimated 8,930.76 megawatt hours, Mon Power is the largest electricity supplier in the city. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a customer in the city is $111.03 per month, while the state average is $143.08.
In Brookhaven CDP, there are no power producing plants. The citizens must depend on electricity produced outside of the city. Electricity use in the city results in the release of 104,299,917.97 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 26th largest amount in West Virginia out of 439 cities. More importantly, the city averages 15,788.66 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Brookhaven CDP
Brookhaven CDP residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Brookhaven CDP, West Virginia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon Power | BUNDLED | 12.85 | 111.04 | 3,471,181.59 | 446,065,721 |
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Electricity Production in Monongalia County, West Virginia
Power Plants in Monongalia County, West Virginia
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FirstEnergy Fort Martin Power StationMon Power (100.00%) | Monongalia County | WV | Coal | 4,475,611.02 | 4,312,582,113.02 | 963.57 | ||
Longview Power PlantLongview Power (100.00%) | Monongalia County | WV | Coal | 3,990,919 | 3,332,233,284.22 | 834.95 |
Monongalia County, West Virginia Details
In Monongalia County, Coal makes up 99.57% of the fuel sources utilized for electricity generation. Totaling Coal with Natural Gas (0.22%) and Distillate Fuel Oil (0.21%), the three fuel types account for 100.00% of the production. For every resident in the county there are 16,482.51 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use. At 16,482.51 kilograms per person and 1,775,156 residents in the county, the county emits 1,761,469,356.07 kilograms of CO2 emissions each year. There are 2 electricity plants in Monongalia County, which is the 3rd most power plants in a county in the state.
Providers In Each City in Monongalia County:
- Blacksville, West Virginia:
- Mon Power: 98.21%
- West Penn Power: 1.79%
- Fairview, West Virginia:
- Mon Power: 50.00%
- Harrison Rural Electrification: 50.00%
- Granville, West Virginia:
- Mon Power: 100.00%
- Morgantown, West Virginia:
- Mon Power: 100.00%
- Star City, West Virginia:
- Mon Power: 100.00%
- Westover, West Virginia:
- Mon Power: 100.00%
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FAQ
What electricity company is the largest supplier in Monongalia County, West Virginia?
By total revenue, Mon Power is the largest electricity company in Monongalia County, West Virginia.
How many power plants are located within Monongalia County, West Virginia?
There are 2 active electricity plants located in Monongalia County, West Virginia
What electricity companies offer service in Monongalia County, West Virginia?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mon Power | 11,471 |
