Electricity rates in Demarest, NJ
Demarest (5,050 people, Bergen County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Public Service Electric & Gas Co. pay about 26.07¢/kWh, 10% more than the New Jersey average.
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Electric companies serving Demarest
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Service Electric & Gas Co. | Investor-owned utility | 26.07¢ | $146 | 1.98M | 66 |
| Rockland Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 24.90¢ | $224 | 64K | 144 |
Power outages in Bergen County right now
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Outage history in Bergen County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 97 | 58 |
| Days with outages | 30 | 16 |
| Most customers out at once | 7,195 (1.7%) | 7,181 (1.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-04 | 2025-06-24 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (97 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Closter 24.9¢
- Cresskill 26.1¢
- Haworth 26.1¢
- Alpine 24.9¢
- Harrington Park 26.1¢
- Dumont 26.1¢
- Tenafly 26.1¢
- Bergenfield 26.1¢
- Norwood 24.9¢
- New Milford 26.1¢
ZIP codes: 07627
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Demarest?
Most homes in Demarest get power from Public Service Electric & Gas Co., where residential customers pay an average of 26.07¢/kWh including all charges. The New Jersey average is 23.78¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Demarest: Rockland Electric Co. (24.90¢).
What is the average electric bill in Demarest?
About $146 a month, based on 561 kWh a month (the average for Public Service Electric & Gas Co. customers) at 26.07¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Demarest, NJ?
2 utilities serve Demarest's ZIP codes: Public Service Electric & Gas Co., Rockland Electric Co.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Demarest?
In 2025, customers in Bergen County averaged 58 min without power. Outages hit 16 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-24, when 7,181 customers (1.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.