Middlesex County, New Jersey Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
High Power Bills?
Reduce or replace your electricity bill with solar
Middlesex County, New Jersey Electricity Overview
Solar power production in Middlesex County has grown from 114,543 megawatt hours to 125,387.51 megawatt hours per year within the last year.
Middlesex County citizens are faced with outages averaging 55.99 minutes per occurrence, with about 0.68 outages a year.
Non-renewable sources are used in the generation of 97.66% of the megawatt hours produced in Middlesex County, ranking it 107th in the United States out of 3230 counties for total megawatt hours generated from non-renewable sources.
Middlesex County had a 1.28% drop in CO2 emissions per capita during the past year.
As the 2nd largest generator of solar power in the state, Middlesex County generates 125,387.51 megawatt hours from solar.
Middlesex County produces 220,426.51 megawatt hours of electricity from renewable sources. This ranks Middlesex County 742nd largest producing county out of 3230 counties in the country for total sustainable electricity generation.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
6,614,810 MWh
Consumption per Capita
7.68 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
9,418,176 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
220,427 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
9,197,749 MWh
Production per Capita
10.93 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
2,472,512,027 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
2,870.28 kg
Recent Energy News in New Brunswick
To see recent electricity news for cities in Middlesex County, select the city, year, and month you want to see news for below.
Top Headlines
Residential Electricity Prices
- In New Brunswick, the residential electricity bill national rank dropped by 2,339 positions to 4,039th, from last year's value of 1,700th
- In New Brunswick, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity bill national rank dropped by 543 positions to 3,565th, from last year's value of 3,022nd
- In New Brunswick, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity bill national rank dropped by 271 positions to 3,565th, from last month's value of 3,294th
- In New Brunswick, the residential electricity bill decreased by 17.42% to $88.35, from last month's value of $106.99
- In New Brunswick, the residential electricity bill national rank increased by 10 positions to 4,039th, from last month's value of 4,049th
- In New Brunswick, the residential electricity bill increased by 7.66% to $88.35, from last year's value of $82.06
- In New Brunswick, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity bill increased by 2.47% to $102.78, from last year's value of $100.31
- In New Brunswick, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity bill increased by 0.51% to $102.78, from last month's value of $102.26
- In New Brunswick, the residential electricity bill state rank dropped by 1 position to 219th, from last year's value of 218th
Commercial Electricity Prices
- In New Brunswick, the commercial electricity rate national rank dropped by 2,385 positions to 15,576th, from last year's value of 13,191st
- In New Brunswick, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity rate national rank dropped by 933 positions to 18,751st, from last year's value of 17,818th
- In New Brunswick, the commercial electricity rate national rank dropped by 1,895 positions to 15,576th, from last month's value of 13,681st
- In New Brunswick, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity rate national rank dropped by 750 positions to 18,751st, from last month's value of 18,001st
- In New Brunswick, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity rate increased by 3.29% to 13.95 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 13.51 ¢ / kWh
- In New Brunswick, the commercial electricity rate increased by 7.7% to 12.96 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 12.03 ¢ / kWh
- In New Brunswick, the commercial electricity rate increased by 4.11% to 12.96 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 12.45 ¢ / kWh
- In New Brunswick, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity rate increased by 0.31% to 13.95 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 13.91 ¢ / kWh
Industrial Electricity Prices
- In New Brunswick, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity rate national rank increased by 1,529 positions to 14,597th, from last year's value of 16,126th
- In New Brunswick, the industrial electricity rate national rank dropped by 3,546 positions to 13,492nd, from last month's value of 9,946th
- In New Brunswick, the industrial electricity rate national rank dropped by 2,862 positions to 13,492nd, from last year's value of 10,630th
- In New Brunswick, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity rate national rank dropped by 573 positions to 14,597th, from last month's value of 14,024th
- In New Brunswick, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity rate decreased by 11.43% to 8.36 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 9.44 ¢ / kWh
- In New Brunswick, the industrial electricity rate increased by 11.1% to 8.15 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 7.33 ¢ / kWh
- In New Brunswick, the industrial electricity rate increased by 9.08% to 8.15 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 7.47 ¢ / kWh
- In New Brunswick, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity rate increased by 0.82% to 8.36 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 8.29 ¢ / kWh
Electricity Production from All Fuel Types
- In New Brunswick, the 12 month rolling average total production national rank dropped by 787 positions to 2,703rd, from last year's value of 1,916th
- In New Brunswick, the 12 month rolling average total production decreased by 100% to 0 MWhs, from last year's value of 116.09 MWhs
- In New Brunswick, the 12 month rolling average total production state rank dropped by 6 positions to 77th, from last year's value of 71st
- In New Brunswick, the total production national rank increased by 11 positions to 2,699th, from last year's value of 2,710th
- In New Brunswick, the 12 month rolling average total production national rank increased by 4 positions to 2,703rd, from last month's value of 2,707th
- In New Brunswick, the total production national rank increased by 3 positions to 2,699th, from last month's value of 2,702nd
- In New Brunswick, the 12 month rolling average total production state rank increased by 1 position to 77th, from last month's value of 78th
- In New Brunswick, the total production state rank increased by 1 position to 77th, from last year's value of 78th
- In New Brunswick, the total production state rank increased by 1 position to 77th, from last month's value of 78th
Electricity Production from Solar
- In New Brunswick, the 12 month rolling average solar production national rank dropped by 235 positions to 1,204th, from last year's value of 969th
- In New Brunswick, the 12 month rolling average solar production decreased by 100% to 0 MWhs, from last year's value of 116.09 MWhs
- In New Brunswick, the 12 month rolling average solar production state rank dropped by 8 positions to 67th, from last year's value of 59th
New Brunswick Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Electricity Rate for February, 2024
18.31¢ per kWh
- 1.19% lower than last month
- 2.63% higher than February last year
- 5.07% higher than the New Jersey average
- 12.37% higher than the US average
- 507th in the state out of 702 cities
- The state rank has increased by 21 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 21 since February last year
- 21,208th in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 98 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,819 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate
18.79¢ per kWh
- 0.21% higher than last month
- 7.02% higher than February last year
- 7.53% higher than the New Jersey average
- 10.92% higher than the US average
- 508th in the state out of 702 cities
- The state rank has increased by 18 since last month
- The state rank is the same since February last year
- 21,527th in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank has increased by 70 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 747 since February last year
Average Residential Electricity Bill for February, 2024
$88.35 per month
- 17.42% lower than last month
- 7.66% higher than February last year
- 13.19% lower than the New Jersey average
- 29.53% lower than the US average
- 219th in the state out of 702 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since February last year
- 4,039th in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank has increased by 10 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,339 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill
$102.78 per month
- 0.51% higher than last month
- 2.47% higher than February last year
- 10.75% lower than the New Jersey average
- 22.45% lower than the US average
- 219th in the state out of 702 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since February last year
- 3,565th in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 271 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 543 since February last year
Average Commercial Electricity Rate for February, 2024
12.96¢ per kWh
- 7.7% higher than last month
- 4.11% higher than February last year
- 11.02% lower than the New Jersey average
- 4.81% lower than the US average
- 219th in the state out of 702 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since February last year
- 15,576th in the US out of 26,992 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1,895 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,385 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate
13.95¢ per kWh
- 0.31% higher than last month
- 3.29% higher than February last year
- 5.76% lower than the New Jersey average
- 1.18% lower than the US average
- 504th in the state out of 702 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since February last year
- 18,751st in the US out of 26,992 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 750 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 933 since February last year
Average Commercial Electricity Bill for February, 2024
$378.07 per month
- 4.47% lower than last month
- 2.91% higher than February last year
- 5% higher than the New Jersey average
- 77.4% lower than the US average
- 677th in the state out of 702 cities
- The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 1 since February last year
- 6,463rd in the US out of 26,992 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 847 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 663 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill
$433.85 per month
- 0.21% higher than last month
- 1.25% higher than February last year
- 6.68% higher than the New Jersey average
- 73.59% lower than the US average
- 678th in the state out of 702 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 173 since February last year
- 7,862nd in the US out of 26,992 cities
- The national rank has increased by 50 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 141 since February last year
Average Industrial Electricity Rate for February, 2024
8.15¢ per kWh
- 9.08% higher than last month
- 11.1% higher than February last year
- 29.36% lower than the New Jersey average
- 17.33% lower than the US average
- 219th in the state out of 702 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since February last year
- 13,492nd in the US out of 26,382 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 3,546 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,862 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate
8.36¢ per kWh
- 0.82% higher than last month
- 11.43% lower than February last year
- 23.72% lower than the New Jersey average
- 18.1% lower than the US average
- 219th in the state out of 702 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since February last year
- 14,597th in the US out of 26,382 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 573 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,529 since February last year
Average Industrial Electricity Bill for February, 2024
$1,029.76 per month
- 24.59% lower than last month
- 21.83% higher than February last year
- 47.49% lower than the New Jersey average
- 96.64% lower than the US average
- 219th in the state out of 702 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since February last year
- 2,490th in the US out of 26,382 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1,338 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,683 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill
$1,160.76 per month
- 1.34% higher than last month
- 18.93% lower than February last year
- 39.42% lower than the New Jersey average
- 96.59% lower than the US average
- 219th in the state out of 702 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since February last year
- 901st in the US out of 26,382 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 391 since February last year
New Brunswick, NJ Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for New Brunswick is around 22.68 cents per kilowatt hour , which is above both the New Jersey and the national average rates of 17.86 and 16.02 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. Solar gardens in the city produce, on average, 0.03 megawatt hours per citizen living in the city. Suppliers operating in the city limits have had an increase in production from solar fields of around 45 megawatt hours, or 2.91%.
New Brunswick is the 21st highest ranked city in the state out of 704 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city releasing 100,466,133.76 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year. More telling of the city's emissions reality is the per capita CO2 emission amount. Currently that amount stands at 1,804.64 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in them being the 661st ranked city in New Jersey for CO2 emissions released per capita. The city is home to one electricity producing plant. For the purpose of electricity generation, New Brunswick's top fuel is Solar, making up 100.00%, or 1,591 megawatt hours of generation in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in New Brunswick
New Brunswick residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in New Brunswick, New Jersey
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
APG&E | ENERGY | 19.31 | 106.16 | 2,124 | 410,200 | |
All American Power and Gas | ENERGY | 30.51 | 201.01 | 3,463 | 1,056,500 | |
Alpha Gas and Electric | ENERGY | 14.73 | 100.76 | 12,214 | 1,799,200 | |
Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 12.85 | 110.04 | 97,788 | 12,562,000 | |
American Power & Gas | ENERGY | 19.63 | 165.06 | 19,719 | 3,870,300 |
Sign up for our newsletter, Watts Up in Energy, to receive updates on the latest energy news.
Perth Amboy, NJ Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for Perth Amboy is around 22.68 cents per kilowatt hour , which is above both the New Jersey and the national average rates of 17.86 and 16.02 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. Solar gardens in the city produce, on average, 0.18 megawatt hours per citizen living in the city. Suppliers operating in the city limits have had an increase in production from solar fields of around 6,611 megawatt hours, or 210.27%.
Perth Amboy is the 23rd highest ranked city in the state out of 704 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city releasing 97,408,227.33 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year. More telling of the city's emissions reality is the per capita CO2 emission amount. Currently that amount stands at 1,769.58 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in them being the 674th ranked city in New Jersey for CO2 emissions released per capita. The city is home to 2 electricity producing plants, which is the 14th most out of any city in the state. Perth Amboy's fuel of choice is Solar, with 100.00% of electricity production using this fuel type.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Perth Amboy
Perth Amboy residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Perth Amboy, New Jersey
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
APG&E | ENERGY | 19.31 | 106.16 | 2,124 | 410,200 | |
All American Power and Gas | ENERGY | 30.51 | 201.01 | 3,463 | 1,056,500 | |
Alpha Gas and Electric | ENERGY | 14.73 | 100.76 | 12,214 | 1,799,200 | |
Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 12.85 | 110.04 | 97,788 | 12,562,000 | |
American Power & Gas | ENERGY | 19.63 | 165.06 | 19,719 | 3,870,300 |
Go Solar for less than your cell phone bill.
Sayreville, NJ Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for Sayreville is around 22.93 cents per kilowatt hour , which is above both the New Jersey and the national average rates of 17.86 and 16.02 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. With annual production of 4,110,102 megawatt hours, Sayreville is the 3rd highest generator of electricity in the state. The city generates around 91.21 megawatt hours per citizen each year from its electricity generating plants, which ranks them as the 4th highest producer out of 704 cities in the state.
Sayreville's primary fuel is Natural Gas, with 97.57% of electricity production using this fuel type. When taken together with Landfill Gas (2.31%) and Solar (0.09%), the three fuel types make up 99.97% of the production. Approximately 3,023.86 kilograms of CO2 pollution per person are released in the city due to electricity use, ranking them as the 9th worst polluter in New Jersey out of 704 cities. At 3,023.86 kilograms per person and 45,062 residents in the city, the city emits 136,260,960.54 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. This is the 13th worst rank in New Jersey for total pollution. Sayreville has 8 electricity producing plants, which is the 2nd most out of any city in the state.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Sayreville
Sayreville residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Sayreville, New Jersey
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
APG&E | ENERGY | 19.31 | 106.16 | 2,124 | 410,200 | |
All American Power and Gas | ENERGY | 30.51 | 201.01 | 3,463 | 1,056,500 | |
Alpha Gas and Electric | ENERGY | 14.73 | 100.76 | 12,214 | 1,799,200 | |
Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 12.85 | 110.04 | 97,788 | 12,562,000 | |
American Power & Gas | ENERGY | 19.63 | 165.06 | 19,719 | 3,870,300 |
Zips with electric coverage in Sayreville, New Jersey include: 08857, 08859, 08879, 08872
Go Solar for less than your cell phone bill.
Electricity Production in Middlesex County, New Jersey
Power Plants in Middlesex County, New Jersey
Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Middlesex County | NJ | Natural Gas | 4,056,058 | 1,485,120,641.48 | 366.15 | |||
Red Oak Power LLCThe Carlyle Group (100.00%) | Sayreville | NJ | Natural Gas | 3,316,894 | 1,272,460,194.04 | 383.63 | ||
PSEG Sewaren Generating StationSewaren Generating Station (100.00%) | Port Reading CDP | NJ | Natural Gas | 3,130,163 | 1,149,504,964.14 | 367.23 | ||
Sayreville Cogeneration FacilityVistra Energy (100.00%) | Sayreville | NJ | Natural Gas | 669,078 | 296,694,222.44 | 443.44 | ||
Middlesex County Utilities AuthorityMiddlesex Generating Company LLC (100.00%) | Sayreville | NJ | Landfill Gas | 95,039 | 30,699,638.88 | 323.02 | ||
Bristol Myers Squibb New BrunswickBristol-Myers Squibb Co (100.00%) | Middlesex County | NJ | Natural Gas | 57,696 | 14,819,551.88 | 256.86 | ||
Parlin Power PlantEFS Parlin Holdings, LLC (100.00%) | Sayreville | NJ | Natural Gas | 23,759 | 12,755,464.82 | 536.87 | ||
Princeton Energy Center, LLCPrinceton Energy Center LLC (100.00%) | Middlesex County | NJ | Natural Gas | 23,170.51 | 14,297,441.48 | 617.05 | ||
Monroe Solar Farm, LLC | Middlesex County | NJ | Solar | 19,092 | ||||
New Road Solar, LLC | Kendall Park CDP | NJ | Solar | 17,245 | ||||
Old Bridge Solar Farm | Laurence Harbor CDP | NJ | Solar | 14,252 | ||||
ILR LandfillILR Landfill (100.00%) | Middlesex County | NJ | Solar | 10,065 | ||||
CranburyRE Cranbury Solar 1, LLC (100.00%) | Middlesex County | NJ | Solar | 7,115 | ||||
Middlesex Apple Orchard SolarClean Capital (100.00%) | Middlesex County | NJ | Solar | 7,040 | ||||
Livingston Solar CanopiesKey Government Finance, Inc. (100.00%) | Middlesex County | NJ | Solar | 6,680 | ||||
DG Iron MountainNextEra Energy (100.00%) | Middlesex County | NJ | Solar | 6,614 | ||||
US Foods SolarTerraForm Power (100.00%) | Perth Amboy | NJ | Solar | 6,606 | ||||
Heller Industrial ParksMarina Energy (100.00%) | Middlesex County | NJ | Solar | 6,026 | 5/2028 | |||
Sayreville Solar Project | Sayreville | NJ | Solar | 5,613 | ||||
145 Talmadge SolarAvidan Energy (100.00%) | Middlesex County | NJ | Solar | 5,254 |
Middlesex County, New Jersey Details
Middlesex County's primary fuel is Natural Gas, with 97.56% of electricity production using this fuel type. When taken together with Solar (1.33%) and Landfill Gas (1.01%), the three fuel types make up 99.90% of the production. Approximately 2,870.28 kilograms of CO2 pollution per person are released in the county due to electricity use, ranking them as the 2318th worst in the United States. At 2,870.28 kilograms per person and 9,261,699 citizens in the county, the county emits 2,472,512,026.72 kilograms of CO2 emissions. There are 54 electricity plants in Middlesex County, which is the 14th most power plants in a county in the country.
Providers In Each City in Middlesex County:
- Carteret, New Jersey:
- PSEG: 50.02%
- Milltown Electric: 49.98%
- Dunellen, New Jersey:
- PSEG: 50.25%
- Milltown Electric: 49.75%
- Helmetta, New Jersey:
- Milltown Electric: 50.00%
- Jersey Central Power & Light: 50.00%
- Highland Park, New Jersey:
- Milltown Electric: 50.00%
- PSEG: 50.00%
- Jamesburg, New Jersey:
- Milltown Electric: 50.00%
- Jersey Central Power & Light: 50.00%
- Metuchen, New Jersey:
- Milltown Electric: 50.00%
- PSEG: 50.00%
- Middlesex, New Jersey:
- PSEG: 50.22%
- Milltown Electric: 49.78%
- Milltown, New Jersey:
- PSEG: 50.00%
- Milltown Electric: 50.00%
- New Brunswick, New Jersey:
- Milltown Electric: 49.99%
- PSEG: 50.01%
- Perth Amboy, New Jersey:
- Milltown Electric: 52.01%
- PSEG: 47.99%
- Sayreville, New Jersey:
- Milltown Electric: 50.19%
- Jersey Central Power & Light: 49.81%
- South Amboy, New Jersey:
- PSEG: 44.29%
- Jersey Central Power & Light: 25.88%
- Milltown Electric: 29.83%
- South Plainfield, New Jersey:
- Milltown Electric: 49.98%
- PSEG: 50.02%
- South River, New Jersey:
- Jersey Central Power & Light: 0.97%
- Milltown Electric: 33.56%
- South River, New Jersey Electric Utility: 32.44%
- PSEG: 33.03%
- Spotswood, New Jersey:
- Jersey Central Power & Light: 50.00%
- Milltown Electric: 50.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
What electricity company is the largest supplier in Middlesex County, New Jersey?
By total megawatt hours sold, PSEG is the largest electricity company in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
How many electric companies offer service in Middlesex County, New Jersey?
Middlesex County, New Jersey is home to 57 electricity companies serving customers in the area.
Which electricity companies offer service in Middlesex County, New Jersey?
County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
---|---|---|
1 | PSEG | 315,506 |
2 | Jersey Central Power & Light | 37,009 |
3 | South River, New Jersey Electric Utility | 6,469 |
4 | Constellation Energy | 1,950 |
5 | Direct Energy | 1,404 |
6 | Inspire Energy | 1,390 |
7 | SmartEnergy Holdings | 756 |
8 | Strategic Energy LLC | 608 |
9 | Ambit Energy | 491 |
10 | Clean Choice Energy | 437 |
How many power plants are located within Middlesex County, New Jersey?
Middlesex County, New Jersey has 54 power plants producing electricity for the county and surrounding areas.