Electricity rates in Paterson, NJ
Paterson (147,754 people, Passaic 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 Paterson
| 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 Passaic County right now
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Outage history in Passaic County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 323 | 193 |
| Days with outages | 122 | 111 |
| Most customers out at once | 12,478 (10.4%) | 4,114 (3.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-08 | 2025-03-09 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (323 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Prospect Park 26.1¢
- Haledon 26.1¢
- Totowa 26.1¢
- Woodland Park 26.1¢
- Hawthorne 26.1¢
- Fair Lawn 26.1¢
- North Haledon 26.1¢
- Elmwood Park 26.1¢
- Glen Rock 26.1¢
- Little Falls 26.1¢
ZIP codes: 07501, 07502, 07503, 07504, 07505, 07509, 07510, 07513, 07514, 07522, 07524, 07533, 07543, 07544
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Paterson?
Most homes in Paterson 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 Paterson?
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 Paterson, NJ?
Public Service Electric & Gas Co. serves Paterson.
How often does the power go out in Paterson?
In 2025, customers in Passaic County averaged 3 hr 13 min without power. Outages hit 111 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-09, when 4,114 customers (3.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.