Jersey Central Power & Lt Co. electricity rates
Investor-owned utility · New Jersey
Jersey Central Power & Lt Co. is a for-profit, investor-owned utility regulated by the state utility commission, serving 955,852 homes in New Jersey. Its residential customers pay an average of 19.28¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 7% more than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07.
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Jersey Central Power & Lt Co. bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $96.40 |
| 1,000 kWh | $192.80 |
| 1,500 kWh | $289.20 |
| 2,000 kWh | $385.60 |
Jersey Central Power & Lt Co. residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Service for Controlled Water Heatingtime-of-use | 2025-07-01 | $6.50 | 4.2¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Service for Off-Peak Water Heatingtime-of-use | 2025-07-01 | $6.50 | 17.8¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Service for Off-Peak Water Heatingtime-of-use | 2025-07-01 | $6.50 | 3.5¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Servicetime-of-use | 2025-07-01 | $4.27 | 3.3¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Geothermal and Heat Pump Servicetime-of-use | 2025-07-01 | $8.07 | 26.5¢ (8am–8pm) · 14.8¢ (12am–8am, 8pm–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Geothermal and Heat Pump Servicetime-of-use | 2025-07-01 | $8.07 | 7.3¢ (8am–8pm) · 4.1¢ (12am–8am, 8pm–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential TOD Servicetime-of-use | 2025-07-01 | $8.07 | 26.5¢ (8am–8pm) · 14.8¢ (12am–8am, 8pm–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential TOD Servicetime-of-use | 2025-07-01 | $8.07 | 7.3¢ (8am–8pm) · 4.1¢ (12am–8am, 8pm–12am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Jersey Central Power & Lt Co. rate history
2015–2025: +38% change in the average residential rate (13.34¢ → 18.39¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Jersey Central Power & Lt Co. | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 391 | 155 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 2.21 | 1.12 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 2 hr 57 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 234 | 96 | 121 |
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 Jersey Central Power & Lt Co.'s counties, customers averaged 4 hr 21 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sussex | 1,474 | 150 | 11,782 | 2025-03-07 |
| Warren | 723 | 119 | 13,556 | 2025-12-19 |
| Hunterdon | 642 | 118 | 8,907 | 2025-07-30 |
| Morris | 614 | 155 | 19,834 | 2025-12-19 |
| Ocean | 318 | 83 | 34,847 | 2025-02-17 |
| Monmouth | 250 | 52 | 32,384 | 2025-06-20 |
| Union | 216 | 43 | 12,161 | 2025-06-24 |
| Somerset | 195 | 56 | 8,320 | 2025-07-04 |
| Passaic | 193 | 111 | 4,114 | 2025-03-09 |
| Middlesex | 184 | 44 | 21,085 | 2025-07-04 |
| Burlington | 165 | 66 | 15,535 | 2025-02-17 |
| Mercer | 148 | 60 | 12,264 | 2025-06-20 |
| Essex | 105 | 32 | 9,212 | 2025-05-23 |
Jersey Central Power & Lt Co. service area
Jersey Central Power & Lt Co. serves 13 counties in New Jersey and 299 ZIP codes.
Burlington, Essex, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, Union, Warren
Cities: Trenton, Toms River, Brick, Middletown, Wayne, Union, Jackson, Lakewood, Parsippany, East Brunswick, West Orange, Sayreville, Bridgewater, Sayreville Junction, Marlboro, Hillsborough, Long Branch, Westfield, Livingston, West Milford, Mercerville-Hamilton Square, Randolph, Maplewood, Vincentown, Old Bridge, Scotch Plains, South Old Bridge, Cranford, North Plainfield, Summit, Basking Ridge, Bayville, Millburn, Sparta, Morristown, Point Pleasant, Dover, Tinton Falls, South Orange, Denville
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 98% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 1,030,366 |
| Time-based rate programs | Time-of-use rates |
| Homes on time-based rates | 12,882 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 59,269 |
| Home batteries paired with solar | 2,091 |
| Homes in demand response (e.g. thermostat rebates) | 11,430 |
| Residential efficiency incentives paid (2025) | $15,149,347 |
| Residential energy saved by programs | 54,037 MWh |
Jersey Central Power & Lt Co. at a glance
| Ownership | Investor-owned utility |
| Services | — |
| Commercial rate | 18.04¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 16.19¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $2,217,333,800 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 12,297,767 MWh |
| Balancing authority | PJM |
| EIA utility ID | 9726 |
| Website | www.njcleanenergy.com/cp |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Jersey Central Power & Lt Co.'s electricity rate?
Jersey Central Power & Lt Co. residential customers pay an average of 19.28¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07). That's 19% below the New Jersey average of 23.78¢ and 7% above the U.S. average.
What is the average Jersey Central Power & Lt Co. electric bill?
About $152 a month. The average Jersey Central Power & Lt Co. home uses 788 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $193.
How many customers does Jersey Central Power & Lt Co. have?
Jersey Central Power & Lt Co. serves 955,852 residential customers and 1,181,665 customers in total in New Jersey, across 13 counties.
How reliable is Jersey Central Power & Lt Co.?
In 2025, the average Jersey Central Power & Lt Co. customer was without power for 6 hr 31 min (SAIDI) over 2.21 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 3 hr 54 min. The New Jersey average was 2 hr 35 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Jersey Central Power & Lt Co. offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 8 time-of-use residential plans, including Residential Service for Controlled Water Heating. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does Jersey Central Power & Lt Co. offer net metering for solar?
Jersey Central Power & Lt Co. had 59,269 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 500.6 MW of capacity and 2,091 solar-paired batteries. Estimate solar savings at this utility's rate.
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 Jersey Central Power & Lt Co. before making decisions.