West Virginia Electricity Rates (2026)
15.4¢/kWhstate average
10.9% below national averageUtilities in West Virginia
Individual utility data for West Virginia is coming soon. The state average residential rate is 15.4¢/kWh.
Rate Outlook for West Virginia
West Virginia's average residential electricity rate is currently 15.4 cents/kWh. Under EIA's reference scenario, rates are projected to reach 18.2 cents/kWh by 2031 and 20.7 cents/kWh by 2036, a 34.3% change. Under the high oil price scenario, rates could reach 21.6 cents/kWh.
EIA projections for West Virginia vs. actual observed rates
Projected residential electricity rates for West Virginia (next 10 years)
| Year | Reference (¢/kWh) | High Price | Low Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 17.1 | 17.2 | 17.0 |
| 2027 | 16.5 | 16.7 | 16.5 |
| 2028 | 16.7 | 16.9 | 16.8 |
| 2029 | 17.1 | 17.3 | 17.2 |
| 2030 | 17.6 | 17.8 | 17.7 |
| 2031 | 18.2 | 18.5 | 18.5 |
| 2032 | 18.7 | 19.2 | 19.0 |
| 2033 | 19.5 | 20.0 | 19.6 |
| 2034 | 20.0 | 20.6 | 20.1 |
| 2035 | 20.4 | 21.1 | 20.4 |
| 2036 | 20.7 | 21.6 | 20.7 |
Data Sources: U.S. Energy Information Administration — Annual Energy Outlook (AEO2010, AEO2015, AEO2020, AEO2025) and Monthly Energy Review.
Methodology: State-level projections are derived by applying national rate trends from EIA's Annual Energy Outlook to West Virginia's current observed rate. EIA does not publish state-level projections.
Freshness: This data is checked weekly against EIA's open data APIs. The Monthly Energy Review updates monthly with observed rates. The Annual Energy Outlook publishes new projections annually.