Utility Providers in Chesapeake, West Virginia

Chesapeake is served by 10 utility providers across 4 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Kanawha County.

Kanawha County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Chesapeake vs. US average

Electricity
16.0¢/kWh
≈ About US average (16.5¢)
↑ 6% above WV state average (15.1¢)
Natural gas
$15.26/Mcf
≈ About US average
Local electricity rate from NREL Utility Rate Database (2023), averaged across Chesapeake-area providers. State and US electric averages from EIA Form 861 (2024). Natural gas prices from EIA Form 176 (2024, $/Mcf). US avg electricity: 16.5¢/kWh · US avg gas: $14.50/Mcf.

Typical monthly utility bills in Chesapeake

Electricity$100-$149 (16.0¢–16.0¢/kWh)
Natural gas$150-$199
Water & sewer~$83/month

Figures from U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates, reflecting households that pay utilities separately from rent. In dense urban areas where heat or hot water is often included in rent, these numbers represent the subset of residents who pay directly.

How Chesapeake heats its homes

64%
34%
2%

64% natural gas · 34% electricity · 2% other fuels

Electric rates in Chesapeake

Residential rates range from 16.0¢ to 16.0¢ per kWh.

Chesapeake
16.0¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include Appalachian Power Co, Black Diamond Power Co.

This is 3% below the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

Internet providers in Chesapeake

Chesapeake has moderate broadband coverage.

Optimum
940 Mbps
Cable
Frontier
90 Mbps
DSL
Verizon
50 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless

Availability varies by address. Based on FCC Broadband Data Collection filings.

Electric 2 providers

Appalachian Power Co
Black Diamond Power Co

Natural Gas 1 provider

Water 3 providers

REAMER HILL WATER ASSOC
ST ALBANS WATER
WVAWC-KANAWHA VALLEY DIST

Internet 4 providers

Frontier
DSL up to 90 Mbps
Optimum
Cable up to 940 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 50 Mbps

ZIP codes in Chesapeake, WV

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Disclaimer: Provider information is sourced from federal databases including HIFLD, EPA SDWIS, FCC Broadband Data, and EIA-861. Utility cost estimates are from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Local electric rates are based on 2023 NREL Utility Rate Database data; state and US averages are from EIA Form 861 (2024). Coverage areas are approximate and may not reflect recent changes. Please verify directly with your provider.

Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau, NREL, EIA-861, HIFLD, EPA, FCC. Last updated: May 2026.