STATE ELECTRICITY REPORT / WV
West Virginia electricity prices and operating costs.
Latest residential average: 15.78¢/kWh for 2026-07.
Residential rate15.78¢
1 month+2.1%
1 year+2.3%
5 years+30.4%
Cost to run common equipment in West Virginia
Every row uses the same standardized annual kWh assumption used on the national Cost to Run Index.
| Equipment | Annual kWh | Monthly cost | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traditional Sauna | 1,755 | $23 | $277 |
| Infrared Sauna | 211 | $3 | $33 |
| EV Charging | 2,880 | $38 | $454 |
| Central Air Conditioning | 3,360 | $44 | $530 |
| Heat Pump | 3,600 | $47 | $568 |
| Hot Tub | 2,190 | $29 | $346 |
| Pool Pump | 2,160 | $28 | $341 |
| Electric Water Heater | 4,500 | $59 | $710 |
| Refrigerator | 600 | $8 | $95 |
| Electric Clothes Dryer | 468 | $6 | $74 |
| Dishwasher | 312 | $4 | $49 |
| Electric Oven | 520 | $7 | $82 |
| Dehumidifier | 720 | $9 | $114 |
| Space Heater | 900 | $12 | $142 |
| Chest Freezer | 350 | $5 | $55 |