Electricity rates in Paulsboro, NJ
Paulsboro (5,989 people, Gloucester County) is served by 2 electric utilities. 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 Paulsboro
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Service Electric & Gas Co. | Investor-owned utility | 26.07¢ | $146 | 1.98M | 66 |
| Atlantic City Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 27.75¢ | $176 | 473K | 80 |
Power outages in Gloucester County right now
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Outage history in Gloucester County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 190 | 108 |
| Days with outages | 40 | 51 |
| Most customers out at once | 19,313 (11.9%) | 4,583 (2.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-10 | 2025-05-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (190 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Gibbstown 27.8¢
- National Park 26.1¢
- Oak Valley 26.1¢
- Woodbury Heights 26.1¢
- Woodbury 26.1¢
- Wenonah 26.1¢
- Mullica Hill 26.1¢
- Sewell 26.1¢
- Swedesboro 27.8¢
- Brooklawn 26.1¢
ZIP codes: 08066
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Paulsboro?
Most homes in Paulsboro 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¢. Other utilities serving parts of Paulsboro: Atlantic City Electric Co. (27.75¢).
What is the average electric bill in Paulsboro?
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 Paulsboro, NJ?
2 utilities serve Paulsboro's ZIP codes: Public Service Electric & Gas Co., Atlantic City Electric Co.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Paulsboro?
In 2025, customers in Gloucester County averaged 108 min without power. Outages hit 51 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-16, when 4,583 customers (2.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.