Electricity rates in Kearny, NJ
Kearny (42,137 people, Hudson 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 Kearny
| 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 Hudson County right now
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Outage history in Hudson County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 58 | 73 |
| Days with outages | 47 | 44 |
| Most customers out at once | 21,963 (7.3%) | 9,466 (3.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-10-15 | 2025-10-05 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (58 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- North Arlington 26.1¢
- Harrison 26.1¢
- East Newark 26.1¢
- Belleville 26.1¢
- Newark 26.1¢
- East Orange 26.1¢
- Lyndhurst 26.1¢
- Bloomfield 26.1¢
- Nutley 26.1¢
- Glen Ridge 26.1¢
ZIP codes: 07032, 07099
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Kearny?
Most homes in Kearny 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 Kearny?
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 Kearny, NJ?
Public Service Electric & Gas Co. serves Kearny.
How often does the power go out in Kearny?
In 2025, customers in Hudson County averaged 73 min without power. Outages hit 44 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-10-05, when 9,466 customers (3.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.