Electricity rates in Bedminster, NJ
Bedminster (8,165 people, Somerset County) is served by Jersey Central Power & Lt Co.. Homes on Jersey Central Power & Lt Co. pay about 19.28¢/kWh, 19% less than the New Jersey average.
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Electric companies serving Bedminster
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jersey Central Power & Lt Co. | Investor-owned utility | 19.28¢ | $152 | 956K | 391 |
Power outages in Somerset County right now
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Outage history in Somerset County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 198 | 195 |
| Days with outages | 77 | 56 |
| Most customers out at once | 13,434 (7.8%) | 8,320 (4.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-09 | 2025-07-04 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (198 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Peapack 19.3¢
- Gladstone 19.3¢
- Bernardsville 19.3¢
- Basking Ridge 26.1¢
- Bridgewater 26.1¢
- Green Knoll 26.1¢
- Mendham 19.3¢
- Martinsville 26.1¢
- Somerville 26.1¢
- Chester 19.3¢
ZIP codes: 07921
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Bedminster?
Most homes in Bedminster get power from Jersey Central Power & Lt Co., where residential customers pay an average of 19.28¢/kWh including all charges. The New Jersey average is 23.78¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢.
What is the average electric bill in Bedminster?
About $152 a month, based on 788 kWh a month (the average for Jersey Central Power & Lt Co. customers) at 19.28¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Bedminster, NJ?
Jersey Central Power & Lt Co. serves Bedminster.
How often does the power go out in Bedminster?
In 2025, customers in Somerset County averaged 3 hr 15 min without power. Outages hit 56 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-04, when 8,320 customers (4.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.