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

The average residential electricity rate in Charleston is approximately 16.02¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $169 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Charleston?

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

Which electric company serves Charleston, West Virginia?

Electricity in Charleston is distributed by Appalachian Power Co and Black Diamond Power Co. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.

Which gas company serves Charleston?

Charleston 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 Charleston electricity rates compare to West Virginia averages?

Charleston's electricity rate of 16.02¢/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 Charleston?

To start electric service in Charleston, contact Appalachian Power Co and Black Diamond Power Co. 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.

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

Gas & Electricity in Charleston, West Virginia

Charleston is served by Appalachian Power Co and Black Diamond Power Co. Utilities covering Kanawha County report an average residential electricity rate of 16.02¢/kWh — below the West Virginia state average of 16.80¢/kWh — and a typical monthly electric bill of $169. Natural gas in Charleston is distributed by Equitable Gas (Peoples Natural Gas).

Compared to the West Virginia state average of 16.80¢/kWh/kWh, Charleston's electricity rate of 16.02¢/kWh is 0.78¢ below the West Virginia average. As West Virginia has a regulated market, your utility is determined by your address.

Electric Utility in Charleston

Appalachian Power Co
Black Diamond Power Co

Natural Gas Utility in Charleston

Equitable Gas (Peoples Natural Gas)
Dominion Hope

Charleston vs West Virginia Energy Rates

Metric	Charleston	West Virginia Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	16.02¢	16.80¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$1.42	$1.42	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$169	$125	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$87	$87	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Charleston Residents

As a West Virginia city, Charleston 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 Charleston 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 Charleston, West Virginia

The average residential electricity rate in Charleston is approximately 16.02¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $169 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Charleston pay an average of $87 per month. The rate is approximately $1.42/therm per therm.
Electricity in Charleston is distributed by Appalachian Power Co and Black Diamond Power Co. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
Charleston 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.
Charleston's electricity rate of 16.02¢/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 Charleston, contact Appalachian Power Co and Black Diamond Power Co. 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.