EIA data through August 2026 · updated 2026-10-29

Electricity rates in 26149 — Middlebourne, WV

Homes in ZIP 26149 pay about 14.6¢ per kWh (Monongahela Power Co., Jan–Aug 2026). The West Virginia average is 16.3¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).

Avg. home price14.6¢per kWh
UtilityMonongahela Power Co.
WV average16.3¢Aug 2026
U.S. average18.2¢Aug 2026
Avg. monthly bill$125892 kWh/month, 2024

What a month of electricity costs

500 kWh / month$73
900 kWh / month · avg. use$131
1,200 kWh / month$175

Monthly cost at the average price of 14.6¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.

Where ZIP 26149 is

Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoom

Utilities serving 26149

UtilityHome priceAvg. billCustomers in WV
Monongahela Power Co.
Investor Owned
14.6¢
Jan–Aug 2026
$125334,588

Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Tyler County; county matches may serve only part of the area. Prices are each utility’s average residential revenue per kWh.

West Virginia price trend

10¢12¢14¢16¢18¢20¢20222023202420252026West Virginia averageU.S. averageMonongahela Power Co. 10¢12¢14¢16¢18¢20¢20222023202420252026West Virginia averageU.S. averageMonongahela Power Co.
West Virginia averageU.S. averageMonongahela Power Co.
Aug 202616.3¢per kWh
vs. 1 year ago+4.4%15.6¢
vs. 5 years ago+33.6%12.2¢
Record high16.8¢May 2026
Avg. home bill$1741,069 kWh, Aug
EIA forecast, South Atlantic16.0¢Dec 2027

Hover or tap the chart for exact monthly values. Source: EIA-861M (monthly, latest months preliminary); forecast: EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook (October 2026) for the South Atlantic region, which includes Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia.

Averages, not a quote. Prices here are what each utility’s residential customers paid on average (revenue ÷ kWh sold, fixed charges included), as reported to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Your own rate depends on your plan, season and usage — check your bill or your utility’s tariff.

Questions about 26149

How much does electricity cost in 26149?

About 14.6¢ per kWh for homes (Monongahela Power Co., Jan–Aug 2026, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $131.

Who is the electric utility for 26149?

Monongahela Power Co., with about 334,588 residential customers in West Virginia.

Is electricity in WV getting more expensive?

The West Virginia residential average was 16.3¢ per kWh in August 2026, up 4.4% from a year earlier; the U.S. average was 18.2¢.