Heating costs in West Virginia
The cheapest way to heat a home in West Virginia at today's average prices is heat pump ($17.77 per million BTU of heat), then electric resistance ($44.41).
Cheapest way to heat a home in West Virginia
cost of the same amount of heat| Heat source | Price used | Per million BTU of heat | Per winter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heat pump cheapest | 15.2¢/kWh ÷ COP 2.5 | $17.77 | $888 |
| Electric resistance | 15.2¢/kWh · winter 2025–26 avg. | $44.41 | $2,221 |
How we compare: fuel price ÷ (energy content × efficiency). Assumptions — heating oil 138,500 BTU/gal at 85%, propane 91,500 BTU/gal at 90%, natural gas 1,037,000 BTU per Mcf at 90%, electric resistance 100%, heat pump seasonal COP 2.5 (lower in very cold weather). Gas and electricity use last winter's average price; oil and propane the latest weekly survey. Delivery fees, tank rental and fixed charges vary and are not included.
Electricity in West Virginia
Electric heat and heat pumps run on your utility's rate. See West Virginia electricity rates by utility and ZIP code →
Questions
What is the cheapest way to heat a home in West Virginia?
At current average prices: heat pump $17.77, electric resistance $44.41 per million BTU of delivered heat (cheapest first).