The Potomac Edison Company residential customers paid an average of 12.59¢/kWh in 2024 —
16% below the West Virginia average of 15.06¢/kWh (EIA-861).
It served 135,266 residential customers across 8 WV counties.
It was the cheapest option in this set — customers of Monongahela Power (13.97¢) pay about $149/yr more at 10,800 kWh/yr.
How The Potomac Edison compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs The Potomac Edison, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Potomac Edison Company (this page) | 12.59 | 135,266 | — | — |
| Monongahela Power Co | 13.97 | 334,588 | +1.38 | +$149 |
1 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with The Potomac Edison. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than The Potomac Edison customers at the same usage. Territories are fixed by address — these gaps measure cost differences between areas, not options you can pick between.
Rate trend and size
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average price, ¢/kWh | 11.37 | 12.59 | +10.7% |
| Residential customers | 132,509 | 135,266 | +2.1% |
Ownership: Investor Owned. Statewide context: West Virginia electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a The Potomac Edison bill
West Virginia is a regulated retail market — The Potomac Edison 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)
Berkeley · Grant · Hampshire · Hardy · Jefferson · Mineral · Morgan · Pendleton
Head-to-head comparisons
Questions people ask
- Is The Potomac Edison Company more expensive than other West Virginia utilities?
- The Potomac Edison Company customers paid an average 12.59 cents/kWh in 2024 — 16% below the West Virginia volume-weighted average of 15.06 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from The Potomac Edison Company?
- 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 The Potomac Edison Company have?
- 135,266 residential customers in West Virginia in 2024 across 8 counties, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: investor-owned.
About these numbers. Rates shown are averages computed from federal regulatory filings (EIA Form 861)
and public tariff databases — confirm with your utility before making decisions; your actual rate depends on your tariff,
usage, and riders. Distribution utility is determined by address and generally cannot be chosen; in retail-choice states
you may choose your supplier for the supply portion of the bill. Savings figures use 10,800 kWh/yr
(US average residential usage) and are estimates, not quotes. EnergySavings is an independent data project by CertiHomes
and is not affiliated with any utility, supplier, or government agency.