Electricity rates in Plainfield, NJ
Plainfield (51,217 people, Union 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 Plainfield
| 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 Union County right now
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Outage history in Union County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 109 | 216 |
| Days with outages | 55 | 43 |
| Most customers out at once | 8,976 (3.5%) | 12,161 (4.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-09 | 2025-06-24 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (109 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- North Plainfield 26.1¢
- Fanwood 26.1¢
- Scotch Plains 26.1¢
- Watchung 26.1¢
- Westfield 26.1¢
- Mountainside 26.1¢
- South Plainfield 26.1¢
- Berkeley Heights 26.1¢
- New Providence 26.1¢
- Dunellen 26.1¢
ZIP codes: 07060, 07061, 07062, 07063
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Plainfield?
Most homes in Plainfield 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 Plainfield?
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 Plainfield, NJ?
Public Service Electric & Gas Co. serves Plainfield.
How often does the power go out in Plainfield?
In 2025, customers in Union County averaged 3 hr 36 min without power. Outages hit 43 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-24, when 12,161 customers (4.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.