The United States is broken up into nine regions to estimate energy consumption based on population and climate. West Virginia lies in the South Atlantic region. The South Atlantic region consists of much of the southern East Coast and has mild winters requiring the second least use of home heaters in the country. Summers are very warm, the secondest warmest in the country, requiring ample usage of air conditioning.
Municipal Utilities in West Virginia
While most cities, towns, and villages throughout the state of West Virginia offer municipal essential services like providing clean water, sewage treatment and dealing with waste and storm water, some also offer other services like electricity, natural gas, sanitation or recycling. In West Virginia, 3 cities offer municipal electric services to around 11,052 of the states 870,351 residents.
Utility Costs in West Virginia
The average monthly total utility bills in West Virginia is $342.57, which is 23.4% higher than the national average.
West Virginia Deregulaton of Electric and Natural Gas
West Virginia is one of eighteen states that has deregulated natural gas service. This allows you to choose between natural gas providers for your home. Choose your city below to see a list of utility providers available in your area.
Utility Providers by City in West Virginia
| City Name | Population | Municipal Electricity |
|---|---|---|
| Beckley | 17,261 | No |
| Bluefield | 9,699 | No |
| Bridgeport | 9,165 | No |
| Brookhaven | 6,606 | No |
| Buckhannon | 5,343 | No |
| Charles Town | 6,373 | No |
| Charleston | 141,640 | No |
| Cheat Lake | 10,187 | No |
| Clarksburg | 16,085 | No |
| Cross Lanes | 9,434 | No |
| Dunbar | 7,500 | No |
| Elkins | 6,980 | No |
| Fairmont | 18,369 | No |
| Huntington | 199,133 | No |
| Hurricane | 6,901 | No |
| Martinsburg | 18,502 | No |
| Morgantown | 77,193 | No |
| Moundsville | 8,195 | No |
| New Martinsville | 5,208 | Yes |
| Nitro | 6,630 | No |
| Oak Hill | 8,228 | No |
| Parkersburg | 68,217 | No |
| Pea Ridge | 6,783 | No |
| Princeton | 5,885 | No |
| Ranson | 5,404 | No |
| South Charleston | 13,595 | No |
| St. Albans | 10,842 | No |
| Teays Valley | 13,805 | No |
| Vienna | 10,676 | No |
| Weirton | 65,447 | No |
| Wheeling | 75,065 | No |