Electric Rates & Providers in Preston County, WV

Preston County, West Virginia Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Preston County, West Virginia Electricity Overview

Preston County's average residential electricity rate is 12.85 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 20.29% less than the nationwide average rate of 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour.

Preston County is the 1366th most populous county in the US.

On average, Preston County citizens are responsible for 15,788.66 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, making it the 124th highest polluting county based on per capita emissions.

The largest supplier in Preston County by customer count is Mon Power.

Preston County has no electricity production plants and must import all of the electricity sold in the county.

Residents of Preston County pay around 19.55% less than the $138.02 national average monthly residential electric expense.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    625,497 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    18.25 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    541,014,379 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    15,788.66 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Kingwood

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Kingwood 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

Kingwood, WV Electricity Overview

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On average, Kingwood's inhabitants spend 12.89 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity. This is 10.03% below the state's average rate of 14.33 cents, which ranks the city 144th out of 439 cities in West Virginia for lowest average electricity rate. Mon Power is the largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The state average monthly residential electric bill is $143.08, while the Kingwood average is 22.40% lower at $111.03 per month. This ranks the city 116th in the state for average monthly bill amount.

In Kingwood, there are no electricity generating plants. The inhabitants must rely on power produced outside of the city limits. The city's electricity use results in CO2 pollution totaling 48,802,762.1 kilograms, which is 49th largest amount in the state out of 439 cities. Averaging 15,788.66 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 27th highest in West Virginia for emissions per capita from electricity consumption.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Kingwood

Kingwood residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.144/kWh$0.103/kWh$149.63/mo.$74.99/mo.
144th12.89¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Kingwood
116th$111.03Average residential monthly electricity bill for Kingwood Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Kingwood, West Virginia

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Mon PowerBUNDLED12.85111.043,471,181.59446,065,721

Terra Alta, WV Electricity Overview

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On average, Terra Alta's inhabitants spend 12.89 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity. This is 10.03% below the state's average rate of 14.33 cents, which ranks the city 144th out of 439 cities in West Virginia for lowest average electricity rate. Mon Power is the largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The state average monthly residential electric bill is $143.08, while the Terra Alta average is 22.40% lower at $111.03 per month. This ranks the city 116th in the state for average monthly bill amount.

In Terra Alta, there are no electricity generating plants. The inhabitants must rely on power produced outside of the city limits. The city's electricity use results in CO2 pollution totaling 32,635,169.61 kilograms, which is 81st largest amount in the state out of 439 cities. Averaging 15,788.66 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 207th highest in West Virginia for emissions per capita from electricity consumption.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Terra Alta

Terra Alta residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.144/kWh$0.103/kWh$149.63/mo.$74.99/mo.
144th12.89¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Terra Alta
116th$111.03Average residential monthly electricity bill for Terra Alta Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Terra Alta, West Virginia

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Mon PowerBUNDLED12.85111.043,471,181.59446,065,721

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Arthurdale CDP, WV Electricity Overview

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On average, Arthurdale CDP's inhabitants spend 12.89 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity. This is 10.03% below the state's average rate of 14.33 cents, which ranks the city 144th out of 439 cities in West Virginia for lowest average electricity rate. Mon Power is the largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The state average monthly residential electric bill is $143.08, while the Arthurdale CDP average is 22.40% lower at $111.03 per month. This ranks the city 116th in the state for average monthly bill amount.

In Arthurdale CDP, there are no electricity generating plants. The inhabitants must rely on power produced outside of the city limits. The city's electricity use results in CO2 pollution totaling 19,325,325.4 kilograms, which is 134th largest amount in the state out of 439 cities. Averaging 15,788.66 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 207th highest in West Virginia for emissions per capita from electricity consumption.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Arthurdale CDP

Arthurdale CDP residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.144/kWh$0.103/kWh$149.63/mo.$74.99/mo.
144th12.89¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Arthurdale CDP
116th$111.03Average residential monthly electricity bill for Arthurdale CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Arthurdale CDP, West Virginia

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Mon PowerBUNDLED12.85111.043,471,181.59446,065,721

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Preston County, West Virginia Details

Preston County, West Virginia Net Metering

Preston County is home to one electric company. Fortunately for customers in the county who are interested in installing their own solar panels, the sole provider in town allows for net metering. The state has highly favorable net metering and feed in tariffs that make solar and other alternative types of electricity generation more affordable.

Power Companies in Preston County, West Virginia

Providers In Each City in Preston County:

  • Albright, West Virginia:
    • Mon Power: 100.00%
  • Brandonville, West Virginia:
    • Mon Power: 100.00%
  • Bruceton Mills, West Virginia:
    • Mon Power: 100.00%
  • Kingwood, West Virginia:
    • Mon Power: 100.00%
  • Masontown, West Virginia:
    • Mon Power: 100.00%
  • Newburg, West Virginia:
    • Mon Power: 100.00%
  • Reedsville, West Virginia:
    • Mon Power: 100.00%
  • Rowlesburg, West Virginia:
    • Mon Power: 100.00%
  • Terra Alta, West Virginia:
    • Mon Power: 100.00%
  • Tunnelton, West Virginia:
    • Mon Power: 100.00%

* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.

FAQ

Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Preston County, West Virginia?

By total customer count, Mon Power is the largest electricity company in Preston County, West Virginia.

What electricity companies offer service in Preston County, West Virginia?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Mon Power20,378

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