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

The average residential electricity rate in Martinsburg is approximately 11.37¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $133 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Martinsburg?

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

Which electric company serves Martinsburg, West Virginia?

Electricity in Martinsburg is distributed by The Potomac Edison Company. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.

Which gas company serves Martinsburg?

Martinsburg 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 Martinsburg electricity rates compare to West Virginia averages?

Martinsburg's electricity rate of 11.37¢/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 Martinsburg?

To start electric service in Martinsburg, contact The Potomac Edison Company. 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.

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

Gas & Electricity in Martinsburg, West Virginia

Martinsburg is served by The Potomac Edison Company. Utilities covering Berkeley County report an average residential electricity rate of 11.37¢/kWh — below the West Virginia state average of 16.80¢/kWh — and a typical monthly electric bill of $133. Natural gas in Martinsburg is distributed by Equitable Gas (Peoples Natural Gas).

Compared to the West Virginia state average of 16.80¢/kWh/kWh, Martinsburg's electricity rate of 11.37¢/kWh is 5.43¢ below the West Virginia average. As West Virginia has a regulated market, your utility is determined by your address.

Electric Utility in Martinsburg

The Potomac Edison Company

Natural Gas Utility in Martinsburg

Equitable Gas (Peoples Natural Gas)
Dominion Hope

Martinsburg vs West Virginia Energy Rates

Metric	Martinsburg	West Virginia Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	11.37¢	16.80¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$1.42	$1.42	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$133	$125	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$87	$87	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Martinsburg Residents

As a West Virginia city, Martinsburg 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 Martinsburg 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 Martinsburg, West Virginia

The average residential electricity rate in Martinsburg is approximately 11.37¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $133 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Martinsburg pay an average of $87 per month. The rate is approximately $1.42/therm per therm.
Electricity in Martinsburg is distributed by The Potomac Edison Company. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
Martinsburg 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.
Martinsburg's electricity rate of 11.37¢/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 Martinsburg, contact The Potomac Edison Company. 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.