Cost to Run a Electric Furnace in West Virginia
West Virginia's average residential electricity rate is 16.1¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 23rd cheapest in the country, 14% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (5 hours/day), a electric furnace here costs $294 per month.
Per hour
$1.93
at 10,000–20,000 W
Per day
$9.66
5 hours/day
Per month
$294
1,824 kWh
Per year
$3,526
21,900 kWh
By usage level in West Virginia
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (2.5 hrs/day) | $4.83 | $147 | $1,763 |
| Typical (5 hrs/day) | $9.66 | $294 | $3,526 |
| Heavy (10 hrs/day) | $19.32 | $587 | $7,052 |
West Virginia vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a electric furnace in West Virginia?
At West Virginia's current average residential rate of 16.1¢/kWh (April 2026), a electric furnace with typical usage costs about $9.66 per day, $294 per month, or $3,526 per year.
Is running a electric furnace in West Virginia more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. West Virginia's rate is about 14% below the U.S. average: $294 per month here versus $343 nationally.
What does electricity cost in West Virginia right now?
West Virginia residents pay an average of 16.1¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 23rd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.