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Energy Profile

Electricity Cost in West Virginia

The residential electricity rate in West Virginia is 15.41¢ per kilowatt-hour (kWh), ranking #27 cheapest among all 51 US states. The national average is 17.92¢/kWh, making West Virginia 14% below average.

15.41¢

Residential

#27

Price Rank

7.0%

Renewable

Residential Rate15.41¢/kWh
Commercial Rate11.75¢/kWh
Industrial Rate8.11¢/kWh
US Average (Residential)17.92¢/kWh

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Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, 2026.