Rates by state / West Virginia / The Potomac Edison Company
Investor Owned · 138,070 residential customers
The Potomac Edison Company electricity rates
Residential customers paid an average of 13.1¢ per kWh in 2025, 15% below the West Virginia average of 15.5¢ for the latest 12 months.
Average rate
13.1¢/kWh
2025, all residential revenue ÷ kWh
Average bill
$165/mo
At 1,256 kWh a month
1-year change
+4.1%
5 years: +28.8%
Average rate by year
202010.2¢
202110.0¢
202210.6¢
202311.4¢
202412.6¢
202513.1¢
The Potomac Edison Company bill at different usage levels
Estimated monthly bill at The Potomac Edison Company's 2025 average rate of 13.1¢ per kWh. Actual bills vary with your plan, fixed charges and taxes.
| Monthly use | The Potomac Edison Company | West Virginia average |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $66 | $77 |
| 750 kWh | $98 | $116 |
| 1,000 kWh | $131 | $155 |
| 1,500 kWh | $197 | $232 |
| 2,000 kWh | $262 | $310 |
Other utilities in West Virginia
| Utility | Customers | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Power Co | 347,654 | 17.0¢ |
| Monongahela Power Co | 334,336 | 14.3¢ |
| Wheeling Power Co | 34,202 | 17.6¢ |
| Black Diamond Power Co | 3,243 | 20.1¢ |
The Potomac Edison Company: common questions
- How much does The Potomac Edison Company charge per kWh?
- The Potomac Edison Company residential customers paid an average of 13.1¢ per kWh in 2025, counting all charges, according to EIA Form 861 data.
- What is the average The Potomac Edison Company electric bill?
- The average The Potomac Edison Company household used 1,256 kWh a month in 2025, which works out to about $165 a month at the average rate.
- Is The Potomac Edison Company cheaper than other utilities in West Virginia?
- The Potomac Edison Company's average rate is 15% below the West Virginia average of 15.5¢. It has the lowest average rate in West Virginia of 5 utilities.
- Did The Potomac Edison Company raise rates?
- The Potomac Edison Company's average residential rate changed +4.1% from 2024 to 2025 and +28.8% since 2020.
- Is my The Potomac Edison Company bill too high?
- Enter the kWh and amount from your bill in the free bill check on AverageElectricBill.com. It compares your use with similar West Virginia homes and your rate with The Potomac Edison Company's average.
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Check my billSource: U.S. EIA Form EIA-861, 2025 final data.