Plug-In Solar in West Virginia — Status: unclear
Last Updated: March 2026
Key Information
| Average Electricity Rate | 12.4¢/kWh |
| Estimated Annual Savings | $135/year |
| TOU Rate Spread | 3¢/kWh |
| Peak Sun Hours/Day | 4.2 |
| Retail Choice | none |
What You Can Do
No specific plug-in solar law. Traditional rooftop solar available. Appalachian Power offers net metering.
What You Can't Do (Yet)
Utilities require interconnection agreements for grid-tied systems.
Available Rebates & Incentives
Net metering available through Appalachian Power and Monongalia Power. No active state solar tax credit or rebate in West Virginia. The federal 30% ITC (Section 25D) expired December 31, 2025.
Incentive Program Links
- DSIRE — West Virginia Solar Incentives — Full list of West Virginia state and utility solar incentive programs.
Demographics (US Census 2023)
| Population | 1,770,000 |
| Total Households | 728,655 |
| Owner-Occupied | 545,760 |
| Renter-Occupied | 182,895 |
| Single-Family Homes | 630,000 |
| Apartment Units (5+) | 67,305 |
| Median Household Income | $57,687 |
| Median Home Value | $160,200 |
Solar Resource Data (NREL PVWatts)
| Peak Sun Hours/Day | 4.57 |
| Optimal Tilt Angle | 39° |
| Optimal Azimuth | Due South (180°) |
| Est. Annual kWh (800W system) | 975 kWh |
| Best Solar Months | May–August |
Major Utilities
| Utility | Customers | Net Metering |
|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Power | ~1.1 million customers | Yes |
| Mon Power | ~395,000 customers | Yes |
| Potomac Edison | ~155,000 customers | Yes |