Appalachian Power Co: average rate and electric bill (2025)
Appalachian Power Co (investor-owned utility, West Virginia) served 347,654 homes in 2025. The average customer used 1,157 kWh a month and paid $196, an average price of 17.0¢ per kWh including fixed charges, riders and taxes. That is 10% above the West Virginia average of 15.4¢.
What a bill costs at Appalachian Power Co's average price
| Monthly usage | Estimated bill |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $85 |
| 1,000 kWh | $170 |
| 1,500 kWh | $255 |
The average price spreads fixed monthly charges over all kWh. At low usage your price per kWh is higher, at high usage lower. Your current tariff can differ from the 2025 average, especially after a rate case.
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Compare with other utilities in West Virginia
| Name | ¢/kWh | Avg. bill |
|---|---|---|
| The Potomac Edison Company | 13.1 | $165 |
| Monongahela Power Co | 14.3 | $133 |
| Appalachian Power Co | 17.0 | $196 |
| Wheeling Power Co | 17.6 | $166 |
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 annual data 2025 (released October 2026), utility ID 733. Average price = residential revenue ÷ residential kWh sold; average bill = revenue ÷ customers ÷ 12.