Residential electricity prices in 26178 in October 2024 averaged approximately 16.38 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 3% less than the national average rate of 16.94 ¢/kWh (October 2024). [1]
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See how electricity costs in 26178 differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from September 2023 to September 2024 - residential electricity prices in 26178 increased approximately 11%, from 14.35 ¢/kWh to 15.88 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in 26178 in September 2024 averaged 33.96 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 49% more than the national average rate of 22.74 $/Mcf (September 2024). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Smithville natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare 26178 (Smithville, WV) natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Smithville (West Virginia) decreased approximately 1%, from 36.60 $/Mcf (August 2023) to 36.15 $/Mcf (August 2024). [2]
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The ZIP code of 26178 (Smithville, WV) has an average annual solar radiation value of 4.62 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Smithville values to both low and high values in the U.S. overall: [3]
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See the chart below for a comparison of Smithville solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Smithville levels against both 1) low average solar radition levels (WA) and also 2) high average solar radiation levels (NV). [3]
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The ZIP code 26178 is associated with the city of Smithville, WV in Ritchie County. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in 26178, or for other information related to utilities in West Virginia, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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