Cost to Run a Electric Furnace in West Virginia
West Virginia's average residential electricity rate is 15.8¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 21st cheapest in the country, 14% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (5 hours/day), a electric furnace here costs $288 per month.
Per hour
$1.90
at 10,000–20,000 W
Per day
$9.48
5 hours/day
Per month
$288
1,824 kWh
Per year
$3,460
21,900 kWh
By usage level in West Virginia
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (2.5 hrs/day) | $4.74 | $144 | $1,730 |
| Typical (5 hrs/day) | $9.48 | $288 | $3,460 |
| Heavy (10 hrs/day) | $18.96 | $576 | $6,920 |
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 15.8¢/kWh (July 2026), a electric furnace with typical usage costs about $9.48 per day, $288 per month, or $3,460 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: $288 per month here versus $334 nationally.
What does electricity cost in West Virginia right now?
West Virginia residents pay an average of 15.8¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 21st cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.