Electricity rates in Hackensack, NJ
Hackensack (44,834 people, Bergen County) is served by Public Service Electric & Gas Co.. 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 Hackensack
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Service Electric & Gas Co. | Investor-owned utility | 26.07¢ | $146 | 1.98M | 66 |
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
- Bogota 26.1¢
- Maywood 26.1¢
- South Hackensack 26.1¢
- Teaneck 26.1¢
- Lodi 26.1¢
- Rochelle Park 26.1¢
- Little Ferry 26.1¢
- Ridgefield Park 26.1¢
- Saddle Brook 26.1¢
- Hasbrouck Heights 26.1¢
ZIP codes: 07601, 07602
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Hackensack?
Most homes in Hackensack 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¢.
What is the average electric bill in Hackensack?
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 Hackensack, NJ?
Public Service Electric & Gas Co. serves Hackensack.
How often does the power go out in Hackensack?
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.