Residential electricity prices in Athens, WV in September 2024 averaged approximately 15.88 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 5% less than the national average rate of 16.63 ¢/kWh (September 2024). [1]
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See how electricity costs in Athens differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from August 2023 to August 2024 - residential electricity prices in Athens increased approximately 9%, from 14.20 ¢/kWh to 15.44 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Athens in August 2024 averaged 36.15 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 54% more than the national average rate of 23.40 $/Mcf (August 2024). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Athens natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare Athens natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Athens (West Virginia) increased approximately n/a%, from 0.00 $/Mcf (July 2023) to 37.32 $/Mcf (July 2024). [2]
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The town of Athens (West Virginia) has an average annual solar radiation value of 5 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Athens 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 Athens solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Athens levels against both 1) low average solar radition levels (WA) and also 2) high average solar radiation levels (NV). [3]
→ k/m/d: kilowatt hours per square meter per day.
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The town of Athens, WV in Mercer County has an approximate population of 1,048. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in Athens, WV, or for other information related to utilities in Athens, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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