Borough of Madison electricity rates
Municipal utility · New Jersey
Borough of Madison is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 6,894 homes in New Jersey. Its residential customers pay an average of 17.84¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 1% 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 Madison bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $89.20 | $110.96 |
| 1,000 kWh | $178.40 | $221.90 |
| 1,500 kWh | $267.60 | $334.05 |
| 2,000 kWh | $356.80 | $446.20 |
*Residential Service (effective 2026-01-01, $4.86/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 Madison residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Service | 2026-01-01 | $4.86 | 21.22¢ first 600 kWh, 22.43¢ after |
| Residential Service TOU Optiontime-of-use | 2026-01-01 | $4.86 | 16.7¢ (12am–7am, 11pm–12am) · 20.9¢ (7am–3pm, 7pm–11pm) · 41.3¢ (3pm–7pm) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Borough of Madison rate history
2015–2025: -17% change in the average residential rate (20.40¢ → 16.97¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2018 | Borough of Madison | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 28 | 155 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.12 | 1.34 |
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 Madison's counties, customers averaged 10 hr 14 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morris | 614 | 155 | 19,834 | 2025-12-19 |
Borough of Madison service area
Borough of Madison serves Morris County in New Jersey.
Morris
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Homes on time-based rates | 60 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Borough of Madison at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $21,373,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 125,947 MWh |
| Balancing authority | PJM |
| EIA utility ID | 11476 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Borough of Madison's electricity rate?
Borough of Madison residential customers pay an average of 17.84¢ 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 25% below the New Jersey average of 23.78¢ and 1% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Borough of Madison electric bill?
About $272 a month. The average Borough of Madison home uses 1,522 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $178.
How many customers does Borough of Madison have?
Borough of Madison serves 6,894 residential customers in New Jersey, across 1 county.
How reliable is Borough of Madison?
In 2018, the average Borough of Madison customer was without power for 28 min (SAIDI) over undefined interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. The New Jersey average was 2 hr 35 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Borough of Madison offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 1 time-of-use residential plan, including Residential Service TOU Option. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
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 Madison before making decisions.