Electricity Price per kWh in West Virginia
This page shows the latest statewide residential electricity price per kWh for West Virginia, along with usage-based cost estimates and national comparison context.
Current average rate
14.41 ¢/kWh
Estimated 900 kWh cost
$129.69
Data period
February 2026
Published monthly
Key metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current average rate | 14.41 ¢/kWh |
| Estimated 900 kWh cost | $129.69 |
| Data period | February 2026 |
How West Virginia compares nationally
West Virginia rate
14.41 ¢/kWh
U.S. average
18.24 ¢/kWh
Difference
-21.0%
Category
lower than national average
West Virginia is below the U.S. average by 3.83¢ per kWh.
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State cost and bill pathways for West Virginia
- West Virginia electricity price per kWh — Residential rate benchmark used in scenario estimates
- State electricity snapshot: West Virginia — Core authority page with statewide pricing context
- West Virginia electricity cost analysis — State-level cost, affordability, and value overview
- Average electricity bill in West Virginia — Bill-focused context for household usage
- West Virginia household bill estimator — Household profile bill scenarios with fixed monthly kWh assumptions
- Knowledge profile for West Virginia — Machine-readable state profile and metrics
Historical and trend pages
- West Virginia electricity price history — Historical context and trend interpretation
- Electricity inflation in West Virginia — State electricity inflation analysis
- West Virginia electricity price volatility — Volatility and rate movement profile
Fixed-usage and calculator pathways
- 500 kWh cost in West Virginia — Usage-tier estimate for the same state
- 1,000 kWh cost in West Virginia — Usage-tier estimate for the same state
- Electricity cost for 1,500 kWh in West Virginia — Usage-tier estimate for the same state
- West Virginia electricity cost calculator — Custom kWh and scenario cost calculation
Appliance and estimator pathways
- Refrigerator cost in West Virginia — Appliance operating-cost page for this state
- Refrigerator calculator in West Virginia — Calculator page for adjusting wattage and usage for this appliance
- Space Heater cost in West Virginia — Appliance operating-cost page for this state
- Space Heater calculator in West Virginia — Calculator page for adjusting wattage and usage for this appliance
- Window Ac cost in West Virginia — Appliance operating-cost page for this state
- Window Ac calculator in West Virginia — Calculator page for adjusting wattage and usage for this appliance
State comparison pathways for West Virginia
- West Virginia electricity comparisons — State-to-state comparison hub
- West Virginia vs California electricity cost — Head-to-head comparison page
- West Virginia vs Florida electricity cost — Head-to-head comparison page
Discovery and navigation hubs
- West Virginia electricity hub — Guide to this state's electricity rate, usage, comparison, and tool pages
- Electricity cost scenario hub — Entry point for residential and industry scenario pages
- West Virginia electricity cost overview — State-level electricity cost page with rates and typical bill context
- West Virginia average electricity bill benchmark — Typical monthly bill estimate using a standard household usage assumption
- West Virginia electricity bill estimator — Household profile bill scenarios for this state
- Electricity usage hubs — Browse cost pages by common household usage tiers
Consumer electricity drivers
- Price drivers in West Virginia — Understand what influences state electricity prices
Source & Method
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) Retail Sales of Electricity. Updated: February 2026. Estimates are energy-only and exclude delivery charges, taxes, and fixed utility fees. For how rates and estimates are defined, see the methodology hub.