Electricity rates in Paramus, NJ
Paramus (26,974 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 Paramus
| 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
- River Edge 26.1¢
- Oradell 26.1¢
- Rochelle Park 26.1¢
- Fair Lawn 26.1¢
- Maywood 26.1¢
- New Milford 26.1¢
- Ridgewood 26.1¢
- Glen Rock 26.1¢
- Saddle Brook 26.1¢
- Emerson 26.1¢
ZIP codes: 07652, 07653
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Paramus?
Most homes in Paramus 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 Paramus?
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 Paramus, NJ?
Public Service Electric & Gas Co. serves Paramus.
How often does the power go out in Paramus?
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.