Raleigh County, WV: Electricity Rates, Providers & More

Raleigh County, West Virginia Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Raleigh County, West Virginia Electricity Overview

Raleigh County is the 773rd largest county in the nation.

Raleigh County ranks as the 302nd highest pollution level from electricity consumption out of 3230 counties in the US, emitting 1,150,709,449.2 kilograms of CO2 gases.

Raleigh County's average residential price per kilowatt hour is 1.61% more than the nationwide average price, at 16.38 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.12 cents.

Raleigh County is ranked 8th out of 55 for worst polluting county in the state when considering emissions per capita. The county emits 15,788.66 kilograms per capita per year of CO2 gases.

Raleigh County residents have an average residential electricity expense of $151.45, which is 5.84% higher than the state average bill of $143.08.

Raleigh County ranks 6th out of 55 counties in the state for total electricity usage, with its citizens using over 1,300,000 megawatt hours.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    1,330,400 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    18.25 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    1,150,709,449 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    15,788.66 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Beckley

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Beckley Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024

17.41¢ per kWh

  • 0.46% higher than last month
  • 10.86% higher than April last year
  • 11.92% higher than the West Virginia average
  • 2.94% higher than the US average
  • 227th in the state out of 439 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 45 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 13 since April last year
  • 22,610th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 525 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,899 since April last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

16.45¢ per kWh

  • 0.87% higher than last month
  • 10.07% higher than April last year
  • 14.82% higher than the West Virginia average
  • 2.03% higher than the US average
  • 272nd in the state out of 439 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 46 since April last year
  • 21,662nd in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 322 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 4,182 since April last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024

$135.12 per month

  • 18.6% lower than last month
  • 4.98% higher than April last year
  • 10.61% higher than the West Virginia average
  • 19.84% higher than the US average
  • 283rd in the state out of 439 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 11 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 11 since April last year
  • 27,123rd in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 2,463 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,620 since April last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$151.43 per month

  • 0.35% higher than last month
  • 3.8% higher than April last year
  • 5.88% higher than the West Virginia average
  • 11.28% higher than the US average
  • 272nd 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
  • 22,880th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 612 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 4,374 since April last year

Beckley, WV Electricity Overview

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Beckley's average residential electricity rate per kilowatt hour is 16.45 cents per kilowatt hour, ranking the city at 272nd out of 439 cities in West Virginia. Selling an estimated 12,192.16 megawatt hours, Appalachian Power Company is the largest provider in the city. The state average monthly residential electric bill is $143.08, while the Beckley average is 5.83% more at $151.43 per month. This is the 272nd lowest average monthly bill amount for a city in the state.

The residents of Beckley have to rely on power from outside city limits because they don't have any power plants in the city limits. As the 9th worst ranked city out of 439 cities in the state, the city releases 272,528,138.67 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use each year. Averaging 15,788.66 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, the city ranks 2nd worst in West Virginia for emissions per capita.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Beckley

Beckley residential electric rates are highest in December and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.182/kWh$0.109/kWh$229.20/mo.$91.21/mo.
272nd16.45¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Beckley
272nd$151.43Average residential monthly electricity bill for Beckley Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Beckley, West Virginia

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Appalachian Power CompanyBUNDLED16.31175.274,510,583735,788,000
Black Diamond Power CompanyBUNDLED16.45127.632,296.265,313,304

Shady Spring CDP, WV Electricity Overview

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Shady Spring CDP's average residential electricity rate per kilowatt hour is 16.45 cents per kilowatt hour, ranking the city at 272nd out of 439 cities in West Virginia. Selling an estimated 8,021.11 megawatt hours, Appalachian Power Company is the largest provider in the city. The state average monthly residential electric bill is $143.08, while the Shady Spring CDP average is 5.83% more at $151.43 per month. This is the 272nd lowest average monthly bill amount for a city in the state.

The residents of Shady Spring CDP have to rely on power from outside city limits because they don't have any power plants in the city limits. As the 46th worst ranked city out of 439 cities in the state, the city releases 52,371,000.29 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use each year. Averaging 15,788.66 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, the city ranks 207th worst in West Virginia for emissions per capita.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Shady Spring CDP

Shady Spring CDP residential electric rates are highest in December and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.182/kWh$0.109/kWh$229.20/mo.$91.21/mo.
272nd16.45¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Shady Spring CDP
272nd$151.43Average residential monthly electricity bill for Shady Spring CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Shady Spring CDP, West Virginia

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Appalachian Power CompanyBUNDLED16.31175.274,510,583735,788,000
Black Diamond Power CompanyBUNDLED16.45127.632,296.265,313,304

Zips with electric coverage in Shady Spring CDP, West Virginia include: 25918, 25832, 25825, 25989

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Crab Orchard CDP, WV Electricity Overview

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Crab Orchard CDP's average residential electricity rate per kilowatt hour is 16.45 cents per kilowatt hour, ranking the city at 272nd out of 439 cities in West Virginia. Selling an estimated 2,890.52 megawatt hours, Appalachian Power Company is the largest provider in the city. The state average monthly residential electric bill is $143.08, while the Crab Orchard CDP average is 5.83% more at $151.43 per month. This is the 272nd lowest average monthly bill amount for a city in the state.

The residents of Crab Orchard CDP have to rely on power from outside city limits because they don't have any power plants in the city limits. As the 79th worst ranked city out of 439 cities in the state, the city releases 33,093,040.88 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use each year. Averaging 15,788.66 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, the city ranks 27th worst in West Virginia for emissions per capita.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Crab Orchard CDP

Crab Orchard CDP residential electric rates are highest in December and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.182/kWh$0.109/kWh$229.20/mo.$91.21/mo.
272nd16.45¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Crab Orchard CDP
272nd$151.43Average residential monthly electricity bill for Crab Orchard CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Crab Orchard CDP, West Virginia

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Appalachian Power CompanyBUNDLED16.31175.274,510,583735,788,000
Black Diamond Power CompanyBUNDLED16.45127.632,296.265,313,304

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Raleigh County, West Virginia Details

Raleigh County, West Virginia Net Metering

There are 2 companies in Raleigh County selling electricity. Of those 2, only one of them offers some type of net metering option for their customers, which makes solar panels and alternative electric sources more economically viable. The state of West Virginia has highly favorable state level net metering legislation.

Energy Loss

Raleigh County has an average of 0.00% of the electricity that is transmitted in the state dissipated as heat. The nationwide average is 2.87%, resulting in Raleigh County receiving a rank of best in the US for energy loss efficiency.

Power Companies in Raleigh County, West Virginia

Providers In Each City in Raleigh County:

  • Beckley, West Virginia:
    • Appalachian Power Company: 50.00%
    • Black Diamond Power Company: 50.00%
  • Lester, West Virginia:
    • Appalachian Power Company: 50.00%
    • Black Diamond Power Company: 50.00%
  • Mabscott, West Virginia:
    • Black Diamond Power Company: 50.00%
    • Appalachian Power Company: 50.00%
  • Mount Hope, West Virginia:
    • Appalachian Power Company: 100.00%
  • Rhodell, West Virginia:
    • Appalachian Power Company: 50.00%
    • Black Diamond Power Company: 50.00%
  • Sophia, West Virginia:
    • Black Diamond Power Company: 50.00%
    • Appalachian Power Company: 50.00%

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

FAQ

What electricity company is the largest provider in Raleigh County, West Virginia?

The largest electricity supplier in Raleigh County, West Virginia by total customer count is Appalachian Power Company.

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

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Appalachian Power Company28,635
2Black Diamond Power Company1,021

How many electric companies offer service in Raleigh County, West Virginia?

Raleigh County, West Virginia has 2 electricity providers serving customers in the area.

Matt Hope
Last Reviewed By: Matt Hope
Published: 2024-06-24