What is the average electricity rate in Star City, West Virginia?

The average residential electricity rate in Star City is approximately 17.14¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $128 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Star City?

Natural gas customers in Star City pay an average of $84 per month. The rate is approximately $1.36/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves Star City, West Virginia?

Electricity in Star City 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 Star City?

Star City 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 Star City electricity rates compare to West Virginia averages?

Star City's electricity rate of 17.14¢/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 Star City?

To start electric service in Star City, 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.

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

Gas & Electricity in Star City, West Virginia

Star City 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 Star City households.

Compared to the West Virginia state average of 16.80¢/kWh/kWh, Star City's electricity rate of 17.14¢/kWh is 0.34¢ above the West Virginia average. As West Virginia has a regulated market, your utility is determined by your address.

Electric Utility in Star City

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

Natural Gas Utility in Star City

Equitable Gas (Peoples Natural Gas)
Dominion Hope
Mountaineer Gas

Star City vs West Virginia Energy Rates

Metric	Star City	West Virginia Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	17.14¢	16.80¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$1.36	$1.42	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$128	$125	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$84	$87	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Star City Residents

As a West Virginia city, Star City 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 Star City 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 Star City, West Virginia

The average residential electricity rate in Star City is approximately 17.14¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $128 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Star City pay an average of $84 per month. The rate is approximately $1.36/therm per therm.
Electricity in Star City is distributed by Appalachian Power (AEP) and Monongalia Power. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
Star City 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.
Star City's electricity rate of 17.14¢/kWh is above the West Virginia state average of 16.80¢/kWh. Urban areas often have higher distribution costs.
To start electric service in Star City, 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.