How Monongahela Power compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs Monongahela Power, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Potomac Edison Company | 12.59 | 135,266 | -1.38 | -$149 |
| Monongahela Power Co (this page) | 13.97 | 334,588 | — | — |
| Appalachian Power Co | 16.77 | 348,946 | +2.79 | +$302 |
| Wheeling Power Co | 17.41 | 34,392 | +3.44 | +$371 |
3 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with Monongahela Power. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than Monongahela Power customers at the same usage. Territories are fixed by address — these gaps measure cost differences between areas, not options you can pick between.
Where Monongahela Power customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | Monongahela Power premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbour | The Potomac Edison Company | 12.59 | +$149 |
| Braxton | The Potomac Edison Company | 12.59 | +$149 |
| Calhoun | The Potomac Edison Company | 12.59 | +$149 |
| Doddridge | The Potomac Edison Company | 12.59 | +$149 |
| Gilmer | The Potomac Edison Company | 12.59 | +$149 |
| Grant | The Potomac Edison Company | 12.59 | +$149 |
| Hancock | The Potomac Edison Company | 12.59 | +$149 |
| Harrison | The Potomac Edison Company | 12.59 | +$149 |
Multiple utilities in one county means adjoining territories, not household choice — you cannot switch wires companies. Showing the 8 highest-premium counties of 34 served.
Rate trend and size
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average price, ¢/kWh | 12.62 | 13.97 | +10.7% |
| Residential customers | 334,676 | 334,588 | -0.0% |
Ownership: Investor Owned. Statewide context: West Virginia electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a Monongahela Power bill
West Virginia is a regulated retail market — Monongahela Power customers cannot choose a different supplier; rates are set in utility-commission proceedings. Official information: psc.state.wv.us.
Counties served (WV, EIA-861 2024)
Barbour · Braxton · Brooke · Calhoun · Clay · Doddridge · Gilmer · Grant · Greenbrier · Hancock · Harrison · Jackson · Lewis · Marion · Mineral · Monongalia · Monroe · Nicholas · Pendleton · Pleasants · Pocahontas · Preston · Randolph · Ritchie · Roane · Summers · Taylor · Tucker · Tyler · Upshur · Webster · Wetzel · Wirt · Wood
Head-to-head comparisons
Questions people ask
- Is Monongahela Power Co more expensive than other West Virginia utilities?
- Monongahela Power Co customers paid an average 13.97 cents/kWh in 2024 — 7% below the West Virginia volume-weighted average of 15.06 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from Monongahela Power Co?
- No — distribution territory is fixed by address and West Virginia has no residential supplier shopping. Rate changes go through the state utility commission (psc.state.wv.us).
- How many customers does Monongahela Power Co have?
- 334,588 residential customers in West Virginia in 2024 across 34 counties, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: investor-owned.