December 19, 2025 - West Virginia had the 13th lowest electric rates in the United States in September 2025.  Of our surrounding states, only Kentucky had lower average electric prices (-$0.55) than West Virginia. 

West Virginia rates were -$3.13 (-22%) lower than the U.S. Average and -$2.96 lower than the average price in 13-state region of PJM (-21%).   Compared to the average price in the three deregulated border states (PA, OH and MD), West Virginia rates were -$3.66 cheaper (-25%).

Compared to last year, Average U.S. prices were +$3.91 (+38%) higher in September 2025.  The average price in the 13-state region of PJM was +$2.00 higher (+17%)  and West Virginia prices increased +$0.01 (+0.09%).