What is the average electricity rate in Bayard, West Virginia?

The average residential electricity rate in Bayard is approximately 16.46¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $123 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Bayard?

Natural gas customers in Bayard pay an average of $87 per month. The rate is approximately $1.42/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves Bayard, West Virginia?

Electricity in Bayard is distributed by Appalachian Power (AEP) and Monongalia Power. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.

Which gas company serves Bayard?

Bayard natural gas service is provided by Equitable Gas (Peoples Natural Gas) and Dominion Hope. Call them directly for new service connections or to report a gas leak.

How do Bayard electricity rates compare to West Virginia averages?

Bayard's electricity rate of 16.46¢/kWh is below the West Virginia state average of 16.80¢/kWh. This can reflect a municipal utility or favorable regional generation mix.

How do I start or stop utility service in Bayard?

To start electric service in Bayard, contact Appalachian Power (AEP) and Monongalia Power. For gas service, contact Equitable Gas (Peoples Natural Gas) and Dominion Hope. You'll typically need a photo ID, your new address, and a move-in date. Service can usually be established within 1-3 business days.

Bayard, West Virginia Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in Bayard, West Virginia

Bayard residents in West Virginia receive electric service through Appalachian Power (AEP) and natural gas distribution from Equitable Gas (Peoples Natural Gas). West Virginia's energy assistance programs, including LIHEAP and weatherization, are available to income-qualified Bayard households.

Compared to the West Virginia state average of 16.80¢/kWh/kWh, Bayard's electricity rate of 16.46¢/kWh is 0.34¢ below the West Virginia average. As West Virginia has a regulated market, your utility is determined by your address.

Electric Utility in Bayard

Appalachian Power (AEP)
Monongalia Power
Wheeling Power (AEP)

Natural Gas Utility in Bayard

Equitable Gas (Peoples Natural Gas)
Dominion Hope
Mountaineer Gas

Bayard vs West Virginia Energy Rates

Metric	Bayard	West Virginia Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	16.46¢	16.80¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$1.42	$1.42	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$123	$125	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$87	$87	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Bayard Residents

As a West Virginia city, Bayard residents can access the following state and local assistance programs:

✅ WV LIHEAP
✅ WV Weatherization Assistance
✅ Appalachian Power Community Home Energy Audit
✅ Energy Right WV

Energy-Saving Tips for Bayard Residents

✓ Winterize your pipes and insulate your water heater for cold months.
✓ Install a programmable thermostat and set heating schedules around your work day.
✓ Check that your furnace filter is replaced monthly during peak heating season.
✓ Add weatherstripping to exterior doors — a common source of heat loss in older Midwest homes.
✓ Consider shopping for a competitive electricity supplier in deregulated Ohio, Illinois markets.

FAQ — Gas & Electricity in Bayard, West Virginia

The average residential electricity rate in Bayard is approximately 16.46¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $123 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Bayard pay an average of $87 per month. The rate is approximately $1.42/therm per therm.
Electricity in Bayard is distributed by Appalachian Power (AEP) and Monongalia Power. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
Bayard natural gas service is provided by Equitable Gas (Peoples Natural Gas) and Dominion Hope. Call them directly for new service connections or to report a gas leak.
Bayard's electricity rate of 16.46¢/kWh is below the West Virginia state average of 16.80¢/kWh. This can reflect a municipal utility or favorable regional generation mix.
To start electric service in Bayard, contact Appalachian Power (AEP) and Monongalia Power. For gas service, contact Equitable Gas (Peoples Natural Gas) and Dominion Hope. You'll typically need a photo ID, your new address, and a move-in date. Service can usually be established within 1-3 business days.