Borough of Butler electricity rates
Municipal utility · New Jersey
Borough of Butler is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 11,849 homes in New Jersey. Its residential customers pay an average of 13.16¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 27% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend. This utility files EIA's short form, which reports total sales only, so the rate covers all customer classes.
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Borough of Butler bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $65.80 | $87.63 |
| 1,000 kWh | $131.60 | $170.64 |
| 1,500 kWh | $197.40 | $252.83 |
| 2,000 kWh | $263.20 | $335.03 |
*Residential Base Rate Outside Butler (effective nan, $3.98/month customer charge), energy and fixed charges from the OpenEI Utility Rate Database. Riders, fuel adjustments and taxes are often billed separately, so real bills usually land closer to the all-in column. Calculate your bill.
Borough of Butler residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Base Rate Outside Butler | nan | $3.98 | 0.00¢ first 15 kWh, 17.25¢ first 600 kWh, 16.44¢ after |
| Residential Base Rate | 2014-01-01 | $3.98 | 0.00¢ first 15 kWh, 15.93¢ first 600 kWh, 15.12¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Borough of Butler rate history
2015–2025: -4% change in the average residential rate (13.06¢ → 12.52¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
Borough of Butler doesn't report reliability metrics to EIA (common for small utilities).
Outages in counties served (2025)
From ORNL EAGLE-I, which tracks customers without power every 15 minutes. These counts cover every utility in each county. Weighted across Borough of Butler's counties, customers averaged 6 hr 37 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morris | 614 | 155 | 19,834 | 2025-12-19 |
| Passaic | 193 | 111 | 4,114 | 2025-03-09 |
Borough of Butler service area
Borough of Butler serves 2 counties in New Jersey.
Morris, Passaic
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Borough of Butler at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $19,418,700 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 155,081 MWh |
| Balancing authority | PJM |
| EIA utility ID | 2650 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Borough of Butler's electricity rate?
Borough of Butler residential customers pay an average of 13.16¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend). That's 45% below the New Jersey average of 23.78¢ and 27% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Borough of Butler electric bill?
About $144 a month. The average Borough of Butler home uses 1,091 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $132.
How many customers does Borough of Butler have?
Borough of Butler serves 11,849 residential customers in New Jersey, across 2 counties.
Sources: EIA-861 2025 and EIA-861M (through July 2026), OpenEI URDB, ORNL EAGLE-I, U.S. Census. Methodology. Spot an error? Rates change often, so confirm with Borough of Butler before making decisions.