Putnam County, West Virginia Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Putnam County, West Virginia Electricity Overview
Putnam County generates the 5th highest amount of electricity per capita from natural gas out of 55 counties in West Virginia, with the fuel accounting for 153.49 megawatt hours a year per capita.
The 8,863,879.98 megawatt hours of electricity generated by non-renewable fuel sources ranks Putnam County at 2nd in the state out of 55 counties in non-renewable energy production.
153.49 megawatt hours of electricity per person are generated using coal in Putnam County. This is 48th highest out of 3230 counties in the nation.
Putnam County is the 925th largest county in the nation, with 57,385 residents calling the county home.
Putnam County is home to 57,385 citizens and its power generation plants produce 8,863,879.98 megawatt hours of electricity a year, for a generation per capita average of 154.46 megawatt hours per capita per year.
Residents of Putnam County are paying, on average, 1.18% more per kilowatt hour used at home than the national average, at 16.31 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
1,047,515 MWh
Consumption per Capita
18.25 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
8,863,880 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
8,863,880 MWh
Production per Capita
154.46 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
1,006,155,556 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
17,533.42 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Teays Valley CDP
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Rates and Production Categories
Teays Valley CDP 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
Teays Valley CDP, WV Electricity Overview
On average, Teays Valley CDP's citizens spend 16.53 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity. Unfortunately for the inhabitants, this rate is more than both the West Virginia and nationwide average rates of 14.33 and 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Appalachian Power Company. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a resident in the city is $175.23 per month.
Electricity companies servicing Teays Valley CDP must turn to electricity produced in nearby counties and other areas, because no electricity production occurs within the city. Approximately 217,962,514.01 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in the city due to electricity consumption. This total also results in a ranking of 27th highest in West Virginia for emissions per person.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Teays Valley CDP
Teays Valley CDP residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Teays Valley CDP, West Virginia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Power Company | BUNDLED | 16.31 | 175.27 | 4,510,583 | 735,788,000 |
Zips with electric coverage in Teays Valley CDP, West Virginia include: 25177, 25526, 25560
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Hurricane, WV Electricity Overview
On average, Hurricane's citizens spend 16.53 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity. Unfortunately for the inhabitants, this rate is more than both the West Virginia and nationwide average rates of 14.33 and 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Appalachian Power Company. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a resident in the city is $175.23 per month.
Electricity companies servicing Hurricane must turn to electricity produced in nearby counties and other areas, because no electricity production occurs within the city. Approximately 108,957,574.01 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in the city due to electricity consumption. This total also results in a ranking of 207th highest in West Virginia for emissions per person.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Hurricane
Hurricane residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Hurricane, West Virginia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | 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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Winfield, WV Electricity Overview
On average, Winfield's citizens spend 16.53 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity. Unfortunately for the inhabitants, this rate is more than both the West Virginia and nationwide average rates of 14.33 and 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Appalachian Power Company. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a resident in the city is $175.23 per month.
Electricity companies servicing Winfield must turn to electricity produced in nearby counties and other areas, because no electricity production occurs within the city. Approximately 49,576,406.66 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in the city due to electricity consumption. This total also results in a ranking of 207th highest in West Virginia for emissions per person.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Winfield
Winfield residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Winfield, West Virginia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | 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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Electricity Production in Putnam County, West Virginia
Power Plants in Putnam County, West Virginia
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
John E AmosAppalachian Power Company (100.00%) | Putnam County | WV | Coal | 8,863,879.98 | 8,513,905,272.86 | 960.52 |
Putnam County, West Virginia Details
Putnam County has one electricity plant. Electricity use in the county creates 1,006,155,555.77 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 343rd largest amount of any county in the country. Averaging 17,533.42 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, the county ranks 79th worst for emissions per capita from electricity use. Putnam County's primary fuel source is Coal, with 99.37% of electricity production using this fuel.
Providers In Each City in Putnam County:
- Bancroft, West Virginia:
- Appalachian Power Company: 100.00%
- Buffalo, West Virginia:
- Appalachian Power Company: 100.00%
- Eleanor, West Virginia:
- Appalachian Power Company: 100.00%
- Hurricane, West Virginia:
- Appalachian Power Company: 100.00%
- Poca, West Virginia:
- Appalachian Power Company: 100.00%
- Winfield, West Virginia:
- Appalachian Power Company: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
Which electricity companies offer service in Putnam County, West Virginia?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Appalachian Power Company | 16,631 |
Which electricity company is the largest provider in Putnam County, West Virginia?
The largest electricity provider in Putnam County, West Virginia by megawatt hours sold is Appalachian Power Company.
How many power plants are located in Putnam County, West Virginia?
There is one active electricity plant located in Putnam County, West Virginia
