Cost to Run a Pellet Stove 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 (10 hours/day), a pellet stove here costs $14.68 per month.
Per hour
4.8¢
at 200–500 W
Per day
$0.48
10 hours/day
Per month
$14.68
91 kWh
Per year
$176
1,095 kWh
By usage level in West Virginia
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (5 hrs/day) | $0.24 | $7.34 | $88.15 |
| Typical (10 hrs/day) | $0.48 | $14.68 | $176 |
| Heavy (20 hrs/day) | $0.97 | $29.37 | $353 |
West Virginia vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a pellet stove in West Virginia?
At West Virginia's current average residential rate of 16.1¢/kWh (April 2026), a pellet stove with typical usage costs about $0.48 per day, $14.68 per month, or $176 per year.
Is running a pellet stove in West Virginia more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. West Virginia's rate is about 14% below the U.S. average: $14.68 per month here versus $17.15 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.