Residential electricity prices in Charleston, 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 Charleston 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 Charleston increased approximately 9%, from 14.20 ¢/kWh to 15.44 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Charleston 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 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) increased approximately n/a%, from 0.00 $/Mcf (July 2023) to 37.32 $/Mcf (July 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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