Electricity rates in West Virginia
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Tariff and voltage
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Per hour: $0.24, Per day: $1.96, Per month: $59.50
- Per hour
- $0.24
- Per day
- $1.96
- Per month
- $59.50
- Per year
- $714.38
1.5 kWh per hour · 12 kWh per day
Based on 1,500 W for 8 h a day, 30.4 days a month, at 16.31¢/kWh.
On slab (tiered) tariffs, use the price of the highest slab your bill reaches: that's what each extra unit really costs.
What appliances cost to run in West Virginia
| Appliance | Typical use | Per hour | Per day | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heat pump | 2,000 W, 24 h a day | $0.16 | $3.91 | $119.00 |
| Space heater | 1,500 W, 8 h a day | $0.24 | $1.96 | $59.50 |
| Electric water heater | 4,000 W, 3 h a day | $0.65 | $1.96 | $59.50 |
| Pool pump | 1,500 W, 6 h a day | $0.24 | $1.47 | $44.62 |
| Hot tub | 5,500 W, 24 h a day | $0.04 | $1.08 | $32.72 |
| Oil-filled radiator | 1,500 W, 8 h a day | $0.12 | $0.98 | $29.75 |
| Air conditioner | 1,000 W, 8 h a day | $0.10 | $0.78 | $23.80 |
| Clothes dryer | 3,000 W, 1 h a day | $0.39 | $0.39 | $11.90 |
| Dehumidifier | 300 W, 8 h a day | $0.05 | $0.39 | $11.90 |
| Gaming PC | 400 W, 4 h a day | $0.07 | $0.26 | $7.93 |
| Air cooler | 200 W, 8 h a day | $0.03 | $0.26 | $7.93 |
| Electric shower | 9,500 W, 0.13 h a day | $1.55 | $0.21 | $6.26 |
| Refrigerator | 150 W, 24 h a day | $0.01 | $0.21 | $6.25 |
| Water dispenser | 450 W, 24 h a day | $0.01 | $0.20 | $5.94 |
| Kotatsu | 600 W, 5 h a day | $0.03 | $0.15 | $4.46 |
| Water pump | 750 W, 1 h a day | $0.12 | $0.12 | $3.72 |
| Home UPS or inverter | 30 W, 24 h a day | $0.0049 | $0.12 | $3.57 |
| Electric blanket | 150 W, 8 h a day | $0.01 | $0.10 | $2.97 |
| Christmas lights | 100 W, 6 h a day | $0.02 | $0.10 | $2.97 |
| Ceiling fan | 60 W, 10 h a day | $0.01 | $0.10 | $2.97 |
| Game console | 200 W, 3 h a day | $0.03 | $0.10 | $2.97 |
| Washing machine | 2,000 W, 1 h a day | $0.08 | $0.08 | $2.48 |
| TV | 80 W, 5 h a day | $0.01 | $0.07 | $1.98 |
| Hair dryer | 1,800 W, 0.17 h a day | $0.29 | $0.05 | $1.49 |
| Electric kettle | 2,000 W, 0.15 h a day | $0.33 | $0.05 | $1.49 |
| Microwave | 1,200 W, 0.25 h a day | $0.20 | $0.05 | $1.49 |
| Air fryer | 1,700 W, 0.5 h a day | $0.10 | $0.05 | $1.48 |
| Rice cooker | 500 W, 0.5 h a day | $0.08 | $0.04 | $1.24 |
| Wi-Fi router | 10 W, 24 h a day | $0.0016 | $0.04 | $1.19 |
About electricity rates in West Virginia
West Virginia's electricity comes from regulated, vertically integrated utilities and there is no retail choice. Appalachian Power and Wheeling Power, both part of American Electric Power, and Mon Power and Potomac Edison, both part of FirstEnergy, serve nearly all customers. The West Virginia Public Service Commission approves rates, and the state is part of the PJM grid.
Coal supplies the large majority of generation, making West Virginia one of the most coal-dependent states, with small contributions from natural gas, hydro and wind; much of the output is exported. Winters in the mountains are cold, and electric heating is common where natural gas is not available. Net metering is available, though rooftop solar remains uncommon.