Electricity rates in Hamburg, NJ
Hamburg (3,155 people, Sussex 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 Hamburg
| 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 Sussex County right now
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Outage history in Sussex County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,451 | 1,474 |
| Days with outages | 127 | 150 |
| Most customers out at once | 25,085 (52.7%) | 11,782 (24.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-27 | 2025-03-07 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (1,451 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Franklin 19.3¢
- Sussex 19.3¢
- Vernon Center 19.3¢
- Ogdensburg 19.3¢
- Highland Lake 19.3¢
- Vernon Valley 19.3¢
- Sparta 19.3¢
- Lake Mohawk 19.3¢
- West Milford 19.3¢
- Newton 19.3¢
ZIP codes: 07419
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Hamburg?
Most homes in Hamburg 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 Hamburg?
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 Hamburg, NJ?
Jersey Central Power & Lt Co. serves Hamburg.
How often does the power go out in Hamburg?
In 2025, customers in Sussex County averaged 24 hr 34 min without power. Outages hit 150 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-07, when 11,782 customers (24.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.