Electricity rates in Trenton, NJ
Trenton (89,620 people, Mercer 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 Trenton
| 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 Mercer County right now
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Outage history in Mercer County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 148 | 148 |
| Days with outages | 54 | 60 |
| Most customers out at once | 11,334 (5.9%) | 12,264 (6.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-12 | 2025-06-20 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (148 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- White Horse 26.1¢
- Mercerville 26.1¢
- Mercerville-Hamilton Square 26.1¢
- Ewing 26.1¢
- Hamilton Square 26.1¢
- Yardville 26.1¢
- Groveville 26.1¢
- Bordentown 26.1¢
- Lawrenceville 26.1¢
- Robbinsville 26.1¢
ZIP codes: 08601, 08602, 08603, 08604, 08605, 08606, 08607, 08608, 08609, 08610, 08611, 08618, 08619, 08620, 08625, 08628, 08629, 08638, 08644, 08645, 08646, 08647, 08650, 08666, 08690, 08691, 08695
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Trenton?
Most homes in Trenton 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 Trenton: Jersey Central Power & Lt Co. (19.28¢).
What is the average electric bill in Trenton?
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 Trenton, NJ?
2 utilities serve Trenton'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 Trenton?
In 2025, customers in Mercer County averaged 2 hr 28 min without power. Outages hit 60 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-20, when 12,264 customers (6.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.