Electricity rates in Budd Lake, NJ
Budd Lake (8,968 people, Morris 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 Budd Lake
| 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 Morris County right now
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Outage history in Morris County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,177 | 614 |
| Days with outages | 174 | 155 |
| Most customers out at once | 29,213 (26%) | 19,834 (17.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-03-11 | 2025-12-19 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (1,177 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Netcong 19.3¢
- Stanhope 19.3¢
- Landing 19.3¢
- Succasunna 19.3¢
- Hackettstown 19.3¢
- Hopatcong 19.3¢
- Hopatcong Hills 19.3¢
- Kenvil 19.3¢
- Chester 19.3¢
- Long Valley 19.3¢
ZIP codes: 07828
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Budd Lake?
Most homes in Budd Lake 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 Budd Lake?
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 Budd Lake, NJ?
Jersey Central Power & Lt Co. serves Budd Lake.
How often does the power go out in Budd Lake?
In 2025, customers in Morris County averaged 10 hr 14 min without power. Outages hit 155 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-12-19, when 19,834 customers (17.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.