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

The average residential electricity rate in Weirton is approximately 12.62¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $108 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Weirton?

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

Which electric company serves Weirton, West Virginia?

Electricity in Weirton is distributed by Monongahela Power Co. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.

Which gas company serves Weirton?

Weirton 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 Weirton electricity rates compare to West Virginia averages?

Weirton's electricity rate of 12.62¢/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 Weirton?

To start electric service in Weirton, contact Monongahela 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.

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

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Electricity Rate

12.62¢/kWh

4.18¢ below the West Virginia average

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Natural Gas Rate

$1.42/therm

per therm

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Avg Electric Bill

$108

per month

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Avg Gas Bill

$87

per month

Gas & Electricity in Weirton, West Virginia

Weirton is served by Monongahela Power Co. Utilities covering Hancock County report an average residential electricity rate of 12.62¢/kWh — below the West Virginia state average of 16.80¢/kWh — and a typical monthly electric bill of $108. Natural gas in Weirton is distributed by Equitable Gas (Peoples Natural Gas).

Compared to the West Virginia state average of 16.80¢/kWh/kWh, Weirton's electricity rate of 12.62¢/kWh is 4.18¢ below the West Virginia average. As West Virginia has a regulated market, your utility is determined by your address.

Electric Utility in Weirton

Monongahela Power Co

Natural Gas Utility in Weirton

Equitable Gas (Peoples Natural Gas)
Dominion Hope

Weirton vs West Virginia Energy Rates

Metric	Weirton	West Virginia Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	12.62¢	16.80¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$1.42	$1.42	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$108	$125	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$87	$87	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Weirton Residents

As a West Virginia city, Weirton 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 Weirton 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 Weirton, West Virginia

The average residential electricity rate in Weirton is approximately 12.62¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $108 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Weirton pay an average of $87 per month. The rate is approximately $1.42/therm per therm.
Electricity in Weirton is distributed by Monongahela Power Co. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
Weirton 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.
Weirton's electricity rate of 12.62¢/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 Weirton, contact Monongahela 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.