# Is a heat pump worth it in West Virginia? Compare by electric utility

> As of November 2026: of 4 West Virginia electric utilities, a heat pump comes out ahead at any quote for 1,
> it depends on quotes for 3, and like-for-like comes out ahead for 0
> (typical 1,800 sq ft home replacing both furnace and AC).

- West Virginia average residential electricity: 15.7¢/kWh (EIA, last 12 months)
- Winter gas: $1.32/therm (EIA, Nov–Mar)
- Interactive page: https://meterwise.app/wv/

## What to know about the West Virginia numbers

- **Rebates not checked yet**: We haven't checked heat pump rebates in West Virginia yet, so the numbers here leave them out. Utility and state programs can take thousands off a heat pump, so ask your utility and your contractor what's available.
- **Mostly average prices**: Only 43% of West Virginia ZIP codes here are priced on a current utility tariff. The rest use the utility's average price from the U.S. Energy Information Administration, which is about two years old and doesn't show tiers, so the winter price of extra kWh is estimated. Enter the rate from a recent bill for a closer answer.
- **Regional fuel prices**: EIA doesn't publish a West Virginia price for every fuel: propane uses the regional average and heating oil uses the regional average. Enter your own price if you heat with it.
- **Older gas price**: EIA's West Virginia residential gas price stops at May 2026. Enter your own price from a winter bill for a closer answer.

## Utilities

"Heat pump vs. furnace + AC" is the heat pump's yearly running cost difference (− = cheaper to run).

| Utility | Price/kWh | vs. state | Default fuel | Heat pump vs. furnace + AC | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Appalachian Power](https://meterwise.app/wv/appalachian-power/heat-pump-vs-furnace/index.md) | 16.8¢ | +7% | gas | −$80 | depends on quotes |
| [Mon Power (Monongahela Power)](https://meterwise.app/wv/mon-power-monongahela-power/heat-pump-vs-furnace/index.md) | 13.7¢ | -12% | gas | −$140 | depends on quotes |
| [The Potomac Edison Company](https://meterwise.app/wv/the-potomac-edison-company/heat-pump-vs-furnace/index.md) | 12.6¢ | -20% | electricity | −$1,490 | heat pump ahead at any quote |
| [Wheeling Power Co](https://meterwise.app/wv/wheeling-power-co/heat-pump-vs-furnace/index.md) | 17.4¢ | +11% | gas | −$30 | depends on quotes |

Data: https://meterwise.app/data/v1/utilities.json · Method: https://meterwise.app/about/index.md