West Virginia Electricity Rates
Residential rate
16.06¢/kWh
-15% vs US average
Rank (most expensive)
#29
of 51 (incl. DC)
Est. monthly bill
$141
at the US-typical 880 kWh/month
What that rate means in practice
| Appliance (typical use) | Cost per month in West Virginia |
|---|---|
| Space heater | $43.94 |
| Central air conditioner (3 ton) | $136.70 |
| Window AC unit | $35.15 |
| Portable AC unit | $42.96 |
| Electric water heater (tank) | $58.59 |
| Heat pump water heater | $14.65 |
| Electric clothes dryer | $14.65 |
| Washing machine | $1.22 |
| Dishwasher | $6.35 |
| Refrigerator (modern) | $5.86 |
| Chest freezer | $6.84 |
| Electric oven | $12.21 |
Typical wattages and durations, adjust them in the calculator.
Run your own numbers for West Virginia
- Heat pump vs gas furnace, gas here currently costs about $1.92/therm
- EV home charging cost
- Solar payback under 2026 rules
- West Virginia rebates that are still available
Rate source: EIA Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A (residential average). Bills vary by utility and usage.