Electricity rates in Butler, NJ
Butler (7,701 people, Morris 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 Butler
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jersey Central Power & Lt Co. | Investor-owned utility | 19.28¢ | $152 | 956K | 391 |
| Rockland Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 24.90¢ | $224 | 64K | 144 |
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
- Bloomingdale 19.3¢
- Kinnelon 19.3¢
- Riverdale 19.3¢
- Pompton Lakes 19.3¢
- Haskell 19.3¢
- Wanaque 19.3¢
- Oakland 26.1¢
- Lincoln Park 26.1¢
- Wayne 19.3¢
- Franklin Lakes 26.1¢
ZIP codes: 07405
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Butler?
Most homes in Butler 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 Butler: Rockland Electric Co. (24.90¢).
What is the average electric bill in Butler?
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 Butler, NJ?
2 utilities serve Butler's ZIP codes: Jersey Central Power & Lt Co., Rockland Electric Co.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Butler?
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.