STATE ELECTRICITY REPORT / WV
West Virginia electricity prices and operating costs.
Latest residential average: 16.80¢/kWh for 2026-05.
Residential rate16.80¢
1 month+4.6%
1 year+3.8%
5 years+33.8%
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 | $25 | $295 |
| Infrared Sauna | 211 | $3 | $35 |
| EV Charging | 2,880 | $40 | $484 |
| Central Air Conditioning | 3,360 | $47 | $564 |
| Heat Pump | 3,600 | $50 | $605 |
| Hot Tub | 2,190 | $31 | $368 |
| Pool Pump | 2,160 | $30 | $363 |
| Electric Water Heater | 4,500 | $63 | $756 |
| Refrigerator | 600 | $8 | $101 |
| Electric Clothes Dryer | 468 | $7 | $79 |
| Dishwasher | 312 | $4 | $52 |
| Electric Oven | 520 | $7 | $87 |
| Dehumidifier | 720 | $10 | $121 |
| Space Heater | 900 | $13 | $151 |
| Chest Freezer | 350 | $5 | $59 |