Electricity rates in Brownville, NJ
Brownville (2,383 people, Middlesex County) is served by 2 electric utilities. 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 Brownville
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jersey Central Power & Lt Co. | Investor-owned utility | 19.28¢ | $152 | 956K | 391 |
| Public Service Electric & Gas Co. | Investor-owned utility | 26.07¢ | $146 | 1.98M | 66 |
Power outages in Middlesex County right now
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Outage history in Middlesex County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 106 | 184 |
| Days with outages | 45 | 44 |
| Most customers out at once | 15,817 (3.9%) | 21,085 (5.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-17 | 2025-07-04 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (106 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- South Old Bridge 26.1¢
- Morganville 19.3¢
- Madison Park 19.3¢
- Matawan 19.3¢
- Robertsville 19.3¢
- Old Bridge 26.1¢
- Strathmore 19.3¢
- Laurence Harbor 19.3¢
- Sayreville Junction 19.3¢
- Cliffwood Beach 19.3¢
ZIP codes: 07747, 07751, 08857
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Brownville?
Most homes in Brownville 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¢. Other utilities serving parts of Brownville: Public Service Electric & Gas Co. (26.07¢).
What is the average electric bill in Brownville?
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 Brownville, NJ?
2 utilities serve Brownville's ZIP codes: Jersey Central Power & Lt Co., Public Service Electric & Gas Co.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Brownville?
In 2025, customers in Middlesex County averaged 3 hr 4 min without power. Outages hit 44 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-04, when 21,085 customers (5.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.