What is the average electricity rate in Terra Alta, West Virginia?

The average residential electricity rate in Terra Alta is approximately 16.63¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $124 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Terra Alta?

Natural gas customers in Terra Alta pay an average of $83 per month. The rate is approximately $1.35/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves Terra Alta, West Virginia?

Electricity in Terra Alta 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 Terra Alta?

Terra Alta 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 Terra Alta electricity rates compare to West Virginia averages?

Terra Alta's electricity rate of 16.63¢/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 Terra Alta?

To start electric service in Terra Alta, 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.

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

Gas & Electricity in Terra Alta, West Virginia

Terra Alta is a community in West Virginia served by Appalachian Power (AEP) for electric and Equitable Gas (Peoples Natural Gas) for gas. The area's utility rates reflect West Virginia's statewide energy market and the region's cold mountains, humid summers climate.

Compared to the West Virginia state average of 16.80¢/kWh/kWh, Terra Alta's electricity rate of 16.63¢/kWh is 0.17¢ below the West Virginia average. As West Virginia has a regulated market, your utility is determined by your address.

Electric Utility in Terra Alta

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

Natural Gas Utility in Terra Alta

Equitable Gas (Peoples Natural Gas)
Dominion Hope
Mountaineer Gas

Terra Alta vs West Virginia Energy Rates

Metric	Terra Alta	West Virginia Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	16.63¢	16.80¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$1.35	$1.42	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$124	$125	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$83	$87	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Terra Alta Residents

As a West Virginia city, Terra Alta 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 Terra Alta 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 Terra Alta, West Virginia

The average residential electricity rate in Terra Alta is approximately 16.63¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $124 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Terra Alta pay an average of $83 per month. The rate is approximately $1.35/therm per therm.
Electricity in Terra Alta is distributed by Appalachian Power (AEP) and Monongalia Power. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
Terra Alta 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.
Terra Alta's electricity rate of 16.63¢/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 Terra Alta, 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.