Summary of Electricity Activity in Kanawha County, WV
Summary of Kanawha County, WV Generation
Kanawha County, WV is ranked #1,397 out of 2,164 U.S. counties nationwide and #17 out of 22 West Virginia counties in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
| Annual Generation | 140.3 GWh |
|---|---|
| Annual Consumption | 523.0 k MMBtu |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Power Plants | 7 |
| Companies on File | 5 |
Map of Top Producing Plants in Kanawha County, WV
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Annual Net Generation From hydroelectric power
140.3 GWh
National Rank in Terms of hydroelectric Net Electricity Generation
#222 /547 U.S. Counties
State Rank in Terms of hydroelectric Net Electricity Generation
#5 /9 West Virginia Counties
Monthly Net Generation for Kanawha County, WV
Net Generation by Fuel Source
Net Generation by Fuel Source Breakdown
| State Rank | National Rank | Generation | Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | #17 / 22 | #1397 / 2164 | 140.27 GWh | 522.99 k MMBtu |
| Water | #5 / 9 | #222 / 547 | 140.27 GWh | 522.99 k MMBtu |
Power Plants in Kanawha County, WV
| Plant | Utility Name | Generation | Consumption | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London | Appalachian Power Co | 72.9 GWh | 271.4 k MMBtu | Water |
| Marmet | Appalachian Power Co | 67.4 GWh | 251.6 k MMBtu | Water |
| Bayer CropScience Institute Plant | Bayer CropScience | 0.0 Wh | 0 MMBtu | No Information Available |
| Belle West Virginia Plant | E I DuPont De Nemours & Co | 0.0 Wh | 0 MMBtu | No Information Available |
| Kanawha River | Appalachian Power Co | 0.0 Wh | 0 MMBtu | No Information Available |
| The Charleston Clean Energy Facility | Charleston Clean Energy LLC | 0.0 Wh | 0 MMBtu | No Information Available |
| Union Carbide South Charleston | Union Carbide C&P-Charleston | 0.0 Wh | 0 MMBtu | No Information Available |
Electricity Generation for Neighboring Counties
| National Rank | County | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1016 | Fayette County | 447.9 GWh | 3 |
| #31 | Gallia County | 18.8 TWh | 2 |
| #127 | Lawrence County | 9.0 TWh | 1 |
| #254 | Mason County | 5.4 TWh | 2 |
| #1337 | Meigs County | 174.8 GWh | 2 |
| #1392 | Nicholas County | 143.7 GWh | 1 |
| #148 | Putnam County | 8.4 TWh | 2 |
| #1927 | Raleigh County | 7.6 GWh | 1 |
| #714 | Wayne County | 992.0 GWh | 2 |
| #1267 | Wood County | 223.4 GWh | 1 |
* Net Generation data is based on the last 12 months since Sep 2025
Electricity Generation for Cities Located in Kanawha County, WV
| State Rank | City | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #20 | Handley, WV | 72.9 GWh | 1 |
| #21 | Marmet, WV | 67.4 GWh | 1 |
| #2 | St. Albans, WV | 8.3 TWh | 1 |
* Net Generation data is based on the last 12 months since Sep 2025