Electricity rates in Wayne, NJ
Wayne (57,915 people, Passaic County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Jersey Central Power & Lt Co. pay about 19.28¢/kWh, 19% less than the New Jersey average.
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Electric companies serving Wayne
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jersey Central Power & Lt Co. | Investor-owned utility | 19.28¢ | $152 | 956K | 391 |
| Public Service Electric & Gas Co. | Investor-owned utility | 26.07¢ | $146 | 1.98M | 66 |
| Rockland Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 24.90¢ | $224 | 64K | 144 |
Power outages in Passaic County right now
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Outage history in Passaic County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 323 | 193 |
| Days with outages | 122 | 111 |
| Most customers out at once | 12,478 (10.4%) | 4,114 (3.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-08 | 2025-03-09 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (323 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Lincoln Park 26.1¢
- Singac 26.1¢
- Fairfield 26.1¢
- Totowa 26.1¢
- North Caldwell 26.1¢
- Haledon 26.1¢
- Woodland Park 26.1¢
- Riverdale 19.3¢
- North Haledon 26.1¢
- Little Falls 26.1¢
ZIP codes: 07470, 07474
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Wayne?
Most homes in Wayne get power from Jersey Central Power & Lt Co., where residential customers pay an average of 19.28¢/kWh including all charges. The New Jersey average is 23.78¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Wayne: Public Service Electric & Gas Co. (26.07¢), Rockland Electric Co. (24.90¢).
What is the average electric bill in Wayne?
About $152 a month, based on 788 kWh a month (the average for Jersey Central Power & Lt Co. customers) at 19.28¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Wayne, NJ?
3 utilities serve Wayne's ZIP codes: Jersey Central Power & Lt Co., Public Service Electric & Gas Co., Rockland Electric Co.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Wayne?
In 2025, customers in Passaic County averaged 3 hr 13 min without power. Outages hit 111 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-09, when 4,114 customers (3.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.