Electricity rates in Orange, NJ
Orange (34,457 people, Essex 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 Orange
| 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 Essex County right now
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Outage history in Essex County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 141 | 105 |
| Days with outages | 40 | 32 |
| Most customers out at once | 25,596 (6.6%) | 9,212 (2.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-30 | 2025-05-23 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (141 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- East Orange 26.1¢
- West Orange 26.1¢
- South Orange 26.1¢
- Irvington 26.1¢
- Glen Ridge 26.1¢
- Maplewood 26.1¢
- Bloomfield 26.1¢
- Newark 26.1¢
- Montclair 26.1¢
- East Newark 26.1¢
ZIP codes: 07050, 07051
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Orange?
Most homes in Orange 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 Orange?
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 Orange, NJ?
Public Service Electric & Gas Co. serves Orange.
How often does the power go out in Orange?
In 2025, customers in Essex County averaged 105 min without power. Outages hit 32 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-23, when 9,212 customers (2.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.