Electricity rates in Forked River, NJ
Forked River (5,244 people, Ocean 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 Forked River
| 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 Ocean County right now
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Outage history in Ocean County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 244 | 318 |
| Days with outages | 90 | 83 |
| Most customers out at once | 26,620 (8.1%) | 34,847 (10.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-27 | 2025-02-17 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (244 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Waretown 19.3¢
- Bayville 19.3¢
- Barnegat 19.3¢
- Ocean Gate 19.3¢
- Pine Beach 19.3¢
- Beachwood 19.3¢
- South Toms River 19.3¢
- Island Heights 19.3¢
- Toms River 19.3¢
- Holiday Heights 19.3¢
ZIP codes: 08731
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Forked River?
Most homes in Forked River 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 Forked River?
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 Forked River, NJ?
Jersey Central Power & Lt Co. serves Forked River.
How often does the power go out in Forked River?
In 2025, customers in Ocean County averaged 5 hr 18 min without power. Outages hit 83 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-02-17, when 34,847 customers (10.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.