Electricity rates in South Bound Brook, NJ
South Bound Brook (4,863 people, Somerset 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 South Bound Brook
| 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 Somerset County right now
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Outage history in Somerset County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 198 | 195 |
| Days with outages | 77 | 56 |
| Most customers out at once | 13,434 (7.8%) | 8,320 (4.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-09 | 2025-07-04 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (198 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Bound Brook 26.1¢
- Franklin Center 26.1¢
- Middlesex 26.1¢
- Finderne 26.1¢
- Manville 26.1¢
- Weston 26.1¢
- Martinsville 26.1¢
- Warren Township 26.1¢
- Middlebush 26.1¢
- Dunellen 26.1¢
ZIP codes: 08880
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in South Bound Brook?
Most homes in South Bound Brook 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 South Bound Brook?
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 South Bound Brook, NJ?
Public Service Electric & Gas Co. serves South Bound Brook.
How often does the power go out in South Bound Brook?
In 2025, customers in Somerset County averaged 3 hr 15 min without power. Outages hit 56 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-04, when 8,320 customers (4.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.