Electricity rates in Short Hills, NJ
Short Hills (13,165 people, Essex 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 Short Hills
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Service Electric & Gas Co. | Investor-owned utility | 26.07¢ | $146 | 1.98M | 66 |
| Jersey Central Power & Lt Co. | Investor-owned utility | 19.28¢ | $152 | 956K | 391 |
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
- Millburn 26.1¢
- Maplewood 26.1¢
- Springfield 26.1¢
- Summit 19.3¢
- Chatham 19.3¢
- South Orange 26.1¢
- Livingston 26.1¢
- Florham Park 19.3¢
- Hanover 19.3¢
- Union 26.1¢
ZIP codes: 07078
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Short Hills?
Most homes in Short Hills 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 Short Hills: Jersey Central Power & Lt Co. (19.28¢).
What is the average electric bill in Short Hills?
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 Short Hills, NJ?
2 utilities serve Short Hills's ZIP codes: Public Service Electric & Gas Co., Jersey Central Power & Lt Co.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Short Hills?
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.