Rockland Electric Co. electricity rates
Investor-owned utility · New Jersey
Rockland Electric Co. is a for-profit, investor-owned utility regulated by the state utility commission, serving 64,101 homes in New Jersey. Its residential customers pay an average of 24.90¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 38% more than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07.
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Rockland Electric Co. bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $124.50 |
| 1,000 kWh | $249.00 |
| 1,500 kWh | $373.50 |
| 2,000 kWh | $498.00 |
Rockland Electric Co. residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Service TOUtime-of-use | 2015-02-01 | $6.38 | 2.4¢ (12am–10am, 10pm–12am) · 6.6¢ (10am–10pm) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Rockland Electric Co. rate history
2015–2025: +36% change in the average residential rate (17.04¢ → 23.24¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Rockland Electric Co. | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 144 | 155 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.30 | 1.12 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 111 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 106 | 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 Rockland Electric Co.'s counties, customers averaged 3 hr 20 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sussex | 1,474 | 150 | 11,782 | 2025-03-07 |
| Passaic | 193 | 111 | 4,114 | 2025-03-09 |
| Bergen | 58 | 16 | 7,181 | 2025-06-24 |
Rockland Electric Co. service area
Rockland Electric Co. serves 3 counties in New Jersey and 47 ZIP codes.
Bergen, Passaic, Sussex
Cities: Wayne, Bergenfield, West Milford, Mahwah, Hawthorne, Dumont, Wyckoff, Ramsey, Tenafly, Oakland, Ringwood, Wanaque, Westwood, Pompton Lakes, Franklin Lakes, Hillsdale, Kinnelon, Waldwick, River Vale, Park Ridge, White Meadow Lake, Cresskill, Closter, North Haledon, Haledon, Montvale, Upper Saddle River, Oradell, Bloomingdale, Butler, Emerson, Midland Park, Allendale, Rockaway, Old Tappan, Prospect Park, Woodcliff Lake, Norwood, Englewood Cliffs, Demarest
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 99% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 1,654 |
| Home batteries paired with solar | 23 |
| Homes in demand response (e.g. thermostat rebates) | 2,205 |
| Residential efficiency incentives paid (2025) | $1,006,000 |
| Residential energy saved by programs | 3,004 MWh |
Rockland Electric Co. at a glance
| Ownership | Investor-owned utility |
| Services | — |
| Commercial rate | 22.01¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 17.80¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $235,710,100 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 1,057,006 MWh |
| Balancing authority | PJM |
| EIA utility ID | 16213 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Rockland Electric Co.'s electricity rate?
Rockland Electric Co. residential customers pay an average of 24.90¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07). That's 5% above the New Jersey average of 23.78¢ and 38% above the U.S. average.
What is the average Rockland Electric Co. electric bill?
About $224 a month. The average Rockland Electric Co. home uses 901 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $249.
How many customers does Rockland Electric Co. have?
Rockland Electric Co. serves 64,101 residential customers and 76,407 customers in total in New Jersey, across 3 counties.
How reliable is Rockland Electric Co.?
In 2025, the average Rockland Electric Co. customer was without power for 2 hr 24 min (SAIDI) over 1.30 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 106 min. The New Jersey average was 2 hr 35 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Rockland Electric Co. offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 1 time-of-use residential plan, including Residential Service TOU. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does Rockland Electric Co. offer net metering for solar?
Rockland Electric Co. had 1,654 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 15.0 MW of capacity and 23 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 Rockland Electric Co. before making decisions.