What is the average electricity rate in Laurel Park, West Virginia?

The average residential electricity rate in Laurel Park is approximately 16.80¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $125 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Laurel Park?

Natural gas customers in Laurel Park pay an average of $89 per month. The rate is approximately $1.45/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves Laurel Park, West Virginia?

Electricity in Laurel Park 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 Laurel Park?

Laurel Park 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 Laurel Park electricity rates compare to West Virginia averages?

Laurel Park's electricity rate of 16.80¢/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 Laurel Park?

To start electric service in Laurel Park, 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.

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

Gas & Electricity in Laurel Park, West Virginia

Laurel Park 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 Laurel Park households.

Compared to the West Virginia state average of 16.80¢/kWh/kWh, Laurel Park's electricity rate of 16.80¢/kWh is 0.00¢ below the West Virginia average. As West Virginia has a regulated market, your utility is determined by your address.

Electric Utility in Laurel Park

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

Natural Gas Utility in Laurel Park

Equitable Gas (Peoples Natural Gas)
Dominion Hope
Mountaineer Gas

Laurel Park vs West Virginia Energy Rates

Metric	Laurel Park	West Virginia Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	16.80¢	16.80¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$1.45	$1.42	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$125	$125	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$89	$87	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Laurel Park Residents

As a West Virginia city, Laurel Park 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 Laurel Park 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 Laurel Park, West Virginia

The average residential electricity rate in Laurel Park is approximately 16.80¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $125 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Laurel Park pay an average of $89 per month. The rate is approximately $1.45/therm per therm.
Electricity in Laurel Park is distributed by Appalachian Power (AEP) and Monongalia Power. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
Laurel Park 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.
Laurel Park's electricity rate of 16.80¢/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 Laurel Park, 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.