The average residential electric rate in West Virginia is 16.06¢ per kWh as of 2026-04 (EIA). Over the past year it peaked at 16.37¢ in 2026-03 and bottomed at 14.41¢ in 2026-02.
| Month | ¢/kWh |
|---|---|
| 2025-05 | 16.18¢ |
| 2025-06 | 15.82¢ |
| 2025-07 | 15.43¢ |
| 2025-08 | 15.65¢ |
| 2025-09 | 16.14¢ |
| 2025-10 | 16.19¢ |
| 2025-11 | 15.65¢ |
| 2025-12 | 14.61¢ |
| 2026-01 | 14.77¢ |
| 2026-02 | 14.41¢ |
| 2026-03 | 16.37¢ |
| 2026-04 | 16.06¢ |
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