What is the average electricity rate in Big Chimney, West Virginia?

The average residential electricity rate in Big Chimney is approximately 17.47¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $130 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Big Chimney?

Natural gas customers in Big Chimney pay an average of $90 per month. The rate is approximately $1.48/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves Big Chimney, West Virginia?

Electricity in Big Chimney 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 Big Chimney?

Big Chimney 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 Big Chimney electricity rates compare to West Virginia averages?

Big Chimney's electricity rate of 17.47¢/kWh is above the West Virginia state average of 16.80¢/kWh. Urban areas often have higher distribution costs.

How do I start or stop utility service in Big Chimney?

To start electric service in Big Chimney, 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.

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

Gas & Electricity in Big Chimney, West Virginia

Big Chimney 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 Big Chimney households.

Compared to the West Virginia state average of 16.80¢/kWh/kWh, Big Chimney's electricity rate of 17.47¢/kWh is 0.67¢ above the West Virginia average. As West Virginia has a regulated market, your utility is determined by your address.

Electric Utility in Big Chimney

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

Natural Gas Utility in Big Chimney

Equitable Gas (Peoples Natural Gas)
Dominion Hope
Mountaineer Gas

Big Chimney vs West Virginia Energy Rates

Metric	Big Chimney	West Virginia Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	17.47¢	16.80¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$1.48	$1.42	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$130	$125	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$90	$87	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Big Chimney Residents

As a West Virginia city, Big Chimney 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 Big Chimney 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 Big Chimney, West Virginia

The average residential electricity rate in Big Chimney is approximately 17.47¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $130 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Big Chimney pay an average of $90 per month. The rate is approximately $1.48/therm per therm.
Electricity in Big Chimney is distributed by Appalachian Power (AEP) and Monongalia Power. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
Big Chimney 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.
Big Chimney's electricity rate of 17.47¢/kWh is above the West Virginia state average of 16.80¢/kWh. Urban areas often have higher distribution costs.
To start electric service in Big Chimney, 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.