Borough of South River electricity rates
Municipal utility · New Jersey
Borough of South River is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 6,547 homes in New Jersey. Its residential customers pay an average of 26.48¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 47% more 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 South River bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $132.40 | $102.75 |
| 1,000 kWh | $264.80 | $196.75 |
| 1,500 kWh | $397.20 | $290.75 |
| 2,000 kWh | $529.60 | $384.75 |
*Class A:Residential Consumption (effective 2013-03-11, $8.75/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 South River residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class A:Residential Consumption | 2013-03-11 | $8.75 | 18.80¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Borough of South River rate history
2015–2025: +0% change in the average residential rate (25.16¢ → 25.19¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
Borough of South River 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 South River's counties, customers averaged 3 hr 4 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesex | 184 | 44 | 21,085 | 2025-07-04 |
Borough of South River service area
Borough of South River serves Middlesex County in New Jersey.
Middlesex
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | — |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Borough of South River at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $14,539,700 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 57,713 MWh |
| Balancing authority | PJM |
| EIA utility ID | 17571 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Borough of South River's electricity rate?
Borough of South River residential customers pay an average of 26.48¢ 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 11% above the New Jersey average of 23.78¢ and 47% above the U.S. average.
What is the average Borough of South River electric bill?
About $195 a month. The average Borough of South River home uses 735 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $265.
How many customers does Borough of South River have?
Borough of South River serves 6,547 residential customers in New Jersey, across 1 county.
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 South River before making decisions.