Residential electricity prices in Charleston, WV 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 Charleston 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 Charleston increased approximately 11%, from 14.35 ¢/kWh to 15.88 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Charleston 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 Charleston natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare Charleston natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Charleston (West Virginia) decreased approximately 1%, from 36.60 $/Mcf (August 2023) to 36.15 $/Mcf (August 2024). [2]
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The city of Charleston (West Virginia) has an average annual solar radiation value of 4.74 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Charleston 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 Charleston solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Charleston 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 city of Charleston, WV in Kanawha County has an approximate population of 51,400. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in Charleston, WV, or for other information related to utilities in Charleston, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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