AC running cost in West Virginia
A typical 2,000 sq ft West Virginia home with average insulation and a 14 SEER2 central AC uses about 908 kWh a year for cooling: roughly $141, peaking in Jul at about $45.
At a glance
West Virginia ranks 33rd of 48 contiguous states for estimated yearly AC running cost. Its residential electricity price (15.47¢/kWh) is 15% lower than the U.S. average (18.19¢, EIA) and ranks 24th highest. Its climate brings 803 cooling degree days a year (27th most), so cooling demand is 27% lower than the 48-state average. Jul is the peak month, carrying about 32% of the year's AC cost; the meaningful cooling season runs May–Sep.
| Estimated yearly AC cost (2,000 sq ft, 14 SEER2) | $141 |
| Average across 48 contiguous states (unweighted) | $207 |
| Average residential price, July 2026 YTD | 15.47¢/kWh (U.S.: 18.19¢) |
| Single month, July 2026 | 15.78¢/kWh |
| Annual cooling degree days (NOAA, 1991–2020, base 65°F) | 803 (48-state avg 1,099) |
| Yearly savings, 18 vs 14 SEER2 | $31 |
We haven't verified utility-specific tariffs for West Virginia yet, so this page uses the EIA statewide average. Your utility's rate may differ, so enter it in the calculator below.
Sources: EIA Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.B and Table 5.6.A; NOAA NCEI nClimDiv. Statewide averages hide large local differences.
Compared with neighboring states
| State | Price | CDD/yr | Yearly AC cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 21.3¢ | 1,140 | $275 |
| Virginia | 16.83¢ | 1,129 | $215 |
| Kentucky | 14.27¢ | 1,228 | $198 |
| Pennsylvania | 21.04¢ | 706 | $168 |
| Ohio | 18.7¢ | 792 | $168 |
| West Virginia | 15.47¢ | 803 | $141 |
Same home (2,000 sq ft, average insulation, 14 SEER2) in each state.
Month by month
| Month | CDD | kWh | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Feb | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Mar | 2 | 2 | $0 |
| Apr | 3 | 4 | $1 |
| May | 60 | 68 | $10 |
| Jun | 156 | 176 | $27 |
| Jul ★ | 255 | 289 | $45 |
| Aug | 225 | 255 | $39 |
| Sep | 91 | 103 | $16 |
| Oct | 10 | 11 | $2 |
| Nov | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Dec | 0 | 0 | $0 |
★ peak month.
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Yearly cooling cost by home size and SEER2
| Home | 13 SEER2 | 14 SEER2 | 16 SEER2 | 18 SEER2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,200 sq ft | $91 | $84 | $74 | $66 |
| 1,600 sq ft | $121 | $112 | $98 | $87 |
| 2,000 sq ft | $151 | $141 | $123 | $109 |
| 2,500 sq ft | $189 | $176 | $154 | $137 |
| 3,000 sq ft | $227 | $211 | $184 | $164 |
Average insulation; 15.47¢/kWh.
AC monthly running cost calculator
| Month | Cooling degree days | kWh | Cost |
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Price defaults to the state's EIA average residential price (July 2026 YTD); edit it to match your bill. Climate: NOAA state cooling degree days, 1991–2020 average. How this works.