Electricity rates in New Jersey
Updated 2026-10-21 with EIA data through July 2026
Homes in New Jersey paid an average of 23.78¢ per kWh over the last 12 months, up from 15.72¢ in 2016. Businesses paid 17.37¢ and industry 14.77¢. Electricity is deregulated here, so you can shop for a supplier.
What things cost to run in New Jersey
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New Jersey electricity price trend
Annual average residential price, 2010–2025. Since 2016, prices have risen +44%.
Choosing a provider in New Jersey
Customers of all four electric utilities can choose a third-party supplier.
Competitive suppliers in New Jersey charged homes an average of 18.76¢/kWh for supply in 2025, before the utility's delivery charges (delivery-only customers paid about 6.50¢/kWh on average). Compare a supplier's offer with your utility's default "price to compare" on your bill.
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Electric utilities in New Jersey
14 utilities serve homes in New Jersey. Rates are average residential revenue per kWh, so they include fixed charges. Click a utility for rate plans, outage history and its service map.
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| Utility | Type | Homes served | Rate | Avg bill | Outage min/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Service Electric & Gas Co. | Investor-owned | 1.98M | 26.07¢ | $146 | 66 |
| Jersey Central Power & Lt Co. | Investor-owned | 956K | 19.28¢ | $152 | 391 |
| Atlantic City Electric Co. | Investor-owned | 473K | 27.75¢ | $176 | 80 |
| Rockland Electric Co. | Investor-owned | 64K | 24.90¢ | $224 | 144 |
| City of Vineland | Municipal | 23K | 19.49¢ | $145 | — |
| Sussex Rural Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 12K | 16.81¢ | $190 | — |
| Borough of Butler | Municipal | 12K | 13.16¢ | $144 | — |
| Borough of Madison | Municipal | 6,894 | 17.84¢ | $272 | 28 |
| Borough of South River | Municipal | 6,547 | 26.48¢ | $195 | — |
| Borough of Park Ridge | Municipal | 4,032 | 18.98¢ | $229 | — |
| Seaside Heights Municipal Utility (NJ) | Municipal | 3,222 | 21.11¢ | $147 | — |
| Borough of Milltown | Municipal | 3,181 | 24.88¢ | $209 | — |
| Borough of Lavallette | Municipal | 2,563 | 17.57¢ | $107 | — |
| Borough of Pemberton | Municipal | 788 | 27.43¢ | $207 | — |
Retail electricity providers in New Jersey
Average revenue per kWh from residential customers in 2025 (EIA-861), adjusted to current state trend.
New Jersey vs. neighboring states
Energy costs at a glance
| Natural gas (homes) | $1.55/therm |
| Gasoline (regular) | $4.31/gal |
| Driving cost: EV vs. gas | 7.4¢ vs. 15¢/mi |
| Solar output (1 kW, Newark) | 1,306 kWh/yr |
| Avg. outage time (2025) | 2 hr 35 min/yr |
| Commercial rate | 17.37¢ |
| Industrial rate | 14.77¢ |
What appliances cost to run in New Jersey
| Appliance | Per month | Per year | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Space heater | $39.22 | $196 | +$48 |
| Central air conditioner | $137 | $684 | +$167 |
| Refrigerator | $9.91 | $119 | +$29 |
| Electric car | $88.38 | $1,061 | +$258 |
| Electric clothes dryer | $16.30 | $196 | +$48 |
| Electric water heater | $89.18 | $1,070 | +$261 |
| Hot tub | $59.45 | $713 | +$174 |
| TV | $2.96 | $36 | +$9 |
| Pool pump (single-speed) | $98.44 | $492 | +$120 |
| Heat pump | $243 | $1,216 | +$296 |
Electricity rates by city in New Jersey
- Newark
- Jersey City
- Paterson
- Elizabeth
- Edison
- Trenton
- Toms River
- Clifton
- Camden
- Brick
- Passaic
- Cherry Hill
- Union City
- Bayonne
- Middletown
- East Orange
- North Bergen
- Irvington
- Vineland
- South Vineland
- Wayne
- New Brunswick
- Union
- Piscataway
- Jackson
- Lakewood
- Hoboken
- West New York
- Perth Amboy
- Plainfield
- Parsippany
- Bloomfield
- East Brunswick
- West Orange
- Sayreville
- Hackensack
- Bridgewater
- North Brunswick
- Sicklerville
- Sayreville Junction
- Kearny
- Linden
- Mount Laurel
- Marlboro
- Teaneck
- Montclair
- Atlantic City
- Hillsborough
- Sewell
- Belleville
- Fort Lee
- Ewing
- Pennsauken
- Orange
- Fair Lawn
- Garfield
- Willingboro
- Long Branch
- Westfield
- Princeton
- Rahway
- Englewood
- Millville
- Livingston
- Bergenfield
- Nutley
- Paramus
- West Milford
- Mercerville-Hamilton Square
- Randolph
- Ridgewood
- Bridgeton
- Maplewood
- Cliffside Park
- Lodi
- Vincentown
- South Plainfield
- Carteret
- Mahwah
- Old Bridge
- Scotch Plains
- South Old Bridge
- Cranford
- Hillside
- North Plainfield
- Somerset
- Summit
- Roselle
- Basking Ridge
- Pleasantville
Frequently asked questions
What is the average electricity rate in New Jersey?
The average residential rate in New Jersey was 23.78¢ per kWh over the 12 months ending July 2026. That is 32% above the U.S. average of 17.99¢. In July 2026 alone it was 25.19¢, -0.5% from a year earlier.
What is the average electric bill in New Jersey?
About $159 a month. The average New Jersey home uses 670 kWh a month (EIA 2025), and we priced that at the current average rate. Bills vary with your utility, home size, heating type and season.
Is electricity expensive in New Jersey?
New Jersey ranks 40th cheapest of 51 (50 states plus DC) for residential electricity. That is near the middle of the pack.
Can I choose my electricity provider in New Jersey?
Yes. Customers of all four electric utilities can choose a third-party supplier. The state's official comparison site is nj.gov.
Which electric company is cheapest in New Jersey?
Among utilities with at least 1,000 residential customers, Borough of Butler has the lowest average rate at 13.16¢/kWh. The highest is Atlantic City Electric Co. at 27.75¢. Most homes can't switch utilities, since your address determines which one serves you.
How reliable is the power grid in New Jersey?
In 2025, the average New Jersey customer was without power for 2 hr 35 min (SAIDI, including major storms) across about 1.1 outages. Excluding major event days it was 96 min. Figures are customer-weighted across utilities that report to EIA.
Sources: EIA-861M monthly sales and revenue (through July 2026), EIA-861 2025 utility data, EIA fuel prices, NREL PVWatts. Methodology.