Utility Providers in South Charleston, West Virginia

South Charleston is served by 15 utility providers across 5 categories covering 2 ZIP codes in Kanawha County.

Kanawha County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in South Charleston 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 South Charleston-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 South Charleston

Electricity$100-$149 (16.0¢–16.0¢/kWh)
Natural gas$100-$149
Water & sewer~$60/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 South Charleston heats its homes

62%
37%
2%

62% natural gas · 37% electricity · 2% other fuels

Electric rates in South Charleston

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

South Charleston
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 South Charleston

South Charleston has strong broadband coverage.

Frontier
7,000 Mbps
Fiber / DSL
Xfinity
1,200 Mbps
Cable / Fiber
Alpha Technologies Inc
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
Optimum
940 Mbps
Cable
Verizon
300 Mbps
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

Sewer 2 providers

SOUTH CHARLESTON WWTP
SOUTH CHARLESTON WWTW

Internet 7 providers

Alpha Technologies Inc
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
AT&T
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Frontier
Fiber / DSL up to 7,000 Mbps
Optimum
Cable up to 940 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 300 Mbps
Xfinity
Cable / Fiber up to 1,200 Mbps

ZIP codes in South Charleston, 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.