New Jersey Electricity Rates & Average Electricity Bills

Electricity Rates in New Jersey

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

  • The average electricity bill in New Jersey is $133.35
  • The average electricity rate in New Jersey is 19.79¢

Electric Bills and Electric Rates in New Jersey

The average residential electric bill in New Jersey is $133.35 per month. New Jersey is the 22nd most expensive state in the country for electricity.

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Electricity Companies & Statistics in New Jersey

  • Population
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    9,261,699
  • Total Production
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    59,819,407 MWh / 6.46 MWh per capita
  • Total Consumption
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    73,558,575 MWh / 7.94 MWh per capita
  • Total Production from Renewable
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    2,237,469 MWh / 0.24 MWh per capita
  • CO2 Emissions from Consumption
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    18,380,461,739 kg / 1,984.57 kg per capita
  • Total Production from Non-Renewable
    see rank
    57,595,464 MWh / 6.22 MWh per capita
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Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in New Jersey

New Jersey residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.207/kWh$0.147/kWh$237.93/mo.$72.43/mo.
41st19.79¢Average residential price per kWh in the state of New Jersey
22nd$133.35Average residential monthly electricity bill for New Jersey Residents

New Jersey Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types

New Jersey's Electricity Prices and Usage

Consumers in New Jersey are faced with a higher residential electricity rate than most people around the US, with an average state electricity rate of 19.79 cents per kilowatt hour compared to the national average rate of 16.62 cents. The state operates a deregulated electricity market, where consumers are able to choose between multiple electricity vendors out of the over 60 providers that operate in the state. The average monthly residential electric bill for a customer in New Jersey is $133.35 per month, while the national average is $146.54. Previously, 18,195 megawatt hours were produced in the state from wind per year. However, now that total is 19,739 megawatt hours, a 8.49% rise. The state is home to 9,261,699 residents, making it the 11th largest state by population in the country. About 3.74% of the states' electricity is produced from renewable fuel sources, ranking them as the 49th highest state in terms of percentage of electricity produced from sustainable fuel types.

New Jersey Electricity Plans

There are 25617 plans. Plans are subject to change at any time and these may not be the plans currently offered.

Most Popular New Jersey Plans

Safe Harbor 18

Residential

  • Rate 15.13¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 18 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 0%

Safe Harbor 18

Residential

  • Rate 11.59¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 18 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 0%

Safe Harbor 18

Residential

  • Rate 13.67¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 18 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 0%

Secure Green Choice 12

Residential

  • Rate 11.09¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 100%

All New Jersey Plans

Safe Harbor 18

Residential

  • Rate 15.13¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 18 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 0%

Safe Harbor 18

Residential

  • Rate 11.59¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 18 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 0%

Safe Harbor 18

Residential

  • Rate 13.67¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 18 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 0%

Secure Green Choice 12

Residential

  • Rate 11.09¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 100%

Secure Green Choice 12

Residential

  • Rate 12.99¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 100%

Secure Choice 12

Residential

  • Rate 14.59¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 0%

Secure Choice 12

Residential

  • Rate 12.89¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 0%

Secure Choice 12

Residential

  • Rate 10.99¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 0%

Secure Green Choice 12

Residential

  • Rate 14.69¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 100%

Clean Power 12

Residential

  • Rate 10.99¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 100%

Clean Power 12

Residential

  • Rate 14.19¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 100%

Clean Power 12

Residential

  • Rate 14.19¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 100%

Clean Power 12

Residential

  • Rate 12.79¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 100%

Clean Power 12

Residential

  • Rate 14.19¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 100%

Clean Power 12

Residential

  • Rate 14.19¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 100%

36 Month Home Power Plan

Residential

  • Rate 15.19¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 36 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 0%

36 Month Home Power Plan

Residential

  • Rate 13.29¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 36 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 0%

36 Month Home Power Plan

Residential

  • Rate 11.99¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 36 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 0%

Safe Harbor 24

Residential

  • Rate 15.80¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 24 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 0%

Safe Harbor 24

Residential

  • Rate 13.79¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 24 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 0%

Residential Electricity Providers in New Jersey

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Rate State RankResidential Average Bill ($)Residential Average Bill State RankResidential Sales (MWh)Residential Sales State RankResidential Revenues ($)Residential Revenues State RankState Production (MWh)State Production Rank
PSEGBUNDLED20.6439117.822713,467,827.2512,779,580,547119,873,345.181
Jersey Central Power & LightBUNDLED15.8316126.16329,214,524.9121,458,251,84024
Atlantic City ElectricBUNDLED23.4648146.51453,538,002.593830,066,52534
Orange & RocklandBUNDLED21.2741192.9655693,501.734147,534,97944
Inspire EnergyENERGY19.8535117.9128247,434.66549,107,812.6954
Vineland ElectricBUNDLED18.7429144.9244201,686.49637,793,465.16161,7842
First EnergyENERGY9.26177.954165,952.38715,370,278.72114
Direct EnergyENERGY14.741095.614150,559.61822,196,022.5184
Sussex Rural Electric CooperativeBUNDLED15.5915153.2347135,292.82921,097,188.1994
SmartEnergy HoldingsENERGY22.5044105.2319109,527.111024,647,548.4674
Butler ElectricBUNDLED10.85390.03898,010.21110,636,668.3134
Ambit EnergyENERGY13.796118.422976,033.371210,482,342.48144
Clean Choice EnergyENERGY23.2747129.243366,654.921315,509,428.65104
Verde EnergyENERGY22.5945142.684056,070.351412,668,218.56124
Constellation EnergyENERGY12.044100.831655,676.79156,705,997.661832,3643
North American PowerENERGY17.8222152.944646,607.5168,307,186.73174
Madison, New Jersey Electric UtilityBUNDLED19.5131133.093546,361.23179,046,307.55154
South River, New Jersey Electric UtilityBUNDLED21.4042129.623440,555.38188,679,177.43164
Park Ridge, New Jersey Electric UtilityBUNDLED16.8518144.374233,838.67195,703,160.17204
Energy PlusENERGY18.9430134.443832,976.1206,246,524.15194

Commercial Electricity Providers in New Jersey

ProviderService TypeCommercial Rate (¢)Commercial Rate RankCommercial Average Bill ($)Commercial Average Bill State RankCommercial Sales (MWh)Commercial Sales State RankCommercial Revenues ($)Commercial Revenues State RankState Production (MWh)State Production Rank
PSEGBUNDLED14.8428467.052910,281,180.8411,525,794,258119,873,345.181
Constellation EnergyENERGY9.4141,481.15487,867,122.332740,587,132.89232,3644
Strategic Energy LLCENERGY10.1271,966.2553,579,784.63362,432,218.7845
Jersey Central Power & LightBUNDLED15.2331396.3232,900,319.614441,736,02035
Atlantic City ElectricBUNDLED19.5147465.38281,463,649.895285,539,74455
ENGIE ResourcesENERGY10.05514,554.02591,389,326.656139,645,791.3565
AEP EnergyENERGY10.1781,713.8751475,820.85748,408,283.8885
Champion Energy ServicesENERGY9.3531,894.3754405,695.75837,946,109.73135
Marathon EnergyENERGY10.44101,879.6953397,254.94941,477,186.28115
MP2 EnergyENERGY9.1311,408.1247384,778.341035,145,243.13145
Freepoint Energy SolutionsENERGY10.47118,392.458380,994.271139,889,066.04125
Hudson EnergyENERGY11.6117697.2937361,899.951242,033,130.03105
Orange & RocklandBUNDLED19.3845640.5134328,457.881363,669,64675
Vineland ElectricBUNDLED19.1744974.9243237,333.881445,503,508.269161,7842
First EnergyENERGY10.0561,872.5652232,044.151523,328,388.18165
Approved Energy IIENERGY10.3291,342.9146227,876.031623,522,378.8155
Texas Retail EnergyENERGY11.611615,202.7160161,8701718,790,553.21175
Plymouth Rock EnergyENERGY12.13191,619.5550111,616.581813,536,234.03215
Aggressive EnergyENERGY12.62213,023.7856110,372.811913,933,569.1205
APG&EENERGY10.8213729.433999,426.872010,762,005.56235

Power Plants in New Jersey

PlantCity/CountyPrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (KG)Emissions/MWh (KG/MWh)Toxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
PSEG Salem Generating StationPSEG (57.41%)Exelon Corporation (42.59%)
Salem County Nuclear 18,569,291
PSEG Hope Creek Generating StationPSEG (100.00%)
Salem County Nuclear 9,173,933
Linden Cogen PlantAres Management (20.00%)
Linden Natural Gas 5,507,739.991,755,600,239.11318.75
PSEG Linden Generating StationArcLight Capital Partners LLC (100.00%)
Linden Natural Gas 4,215,230.681,704,301,026.45404.32
Middlesex County Natural Gas 3,367,428.161,265,005,210.98375.66
Sayreville Natural Gas 3,091,7441,197,389,526.48387.29
Newark Energy CenterHartree Partners LP (100.00%)
Newark Natural Gas 2,714,7521,035,086,149.58381.28
PSEG Sewaren Generating StationSewaren Generating Station (100.00%)
Port Reading CDP Natural Gas 2,469,002915,509,968.76370.8
Bergen Generating StationBergen Generating Station (100.00%)
Ridgefield Natural Gas 2,081,953.01913,457,229.72438.75
West Deptford Energy StationLS Power (18.00%)
Gloucester County Natural Gas 1,108,259451,349,212.58407.26
Sayreville Cogeneration FacilityVistra Energy (100.00%)
Sayreville Natural Gas 938,193438,835,489.12467.75
Bayonne Energy CenterBayonne Energy Center LLC (100.00%)
Bayonne Natural Gas 710,253374,080,637.54526.69
Covanta Essex CompanyCovanta (100.00%)
Newark Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste 448,524879,910,358.91,961.79
Paulsboro RefineryPaulsboro Refining Company - LLC (100.00%)
Gloucester County Natural Gas 341,900.0654,756,275.14160.15
Union County Resource RecoveryUnion County Utilities Auth (100.00%)
Rahway Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste 302,287503,809,385.31,666.66
NAEA Lakewood LLC
Ocean County Natural Gas 245,483108,230,363.06440.89
Eagle Point Power GenerationRockland Power Partners, LLC (100.00%)
Gloucester County Natural Gas 238,499116,362,104.4487.89
NAEA Ocean Peaking Power LLCThe Carlyle Group (100.00%)
Ocean County Natural Gas 232,632132,220,054.82568.37
Camden Resource Recovery FacilityCovanta (100.00%)
Camden Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste 171,686330,338,107.21,924.08
Kenilworth Energy FacilityE F Kenilworth (100.00%)
Kenilworth Natural Gas 152,825.4466,359,515.07434.22

There are 2 Nuclear Power Plants in New Jersey

PlantCity/CountyPrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (KG)Emissions/MWh (KG/MWh)Toxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
PSEG Salem Generating StationPSEG (57.41%)Exelon Corporation (42.59%)
Salem County Nuclear 18,569,291
PSEG Hope Creek Generating StationPSEG (100.00%)
Salem County Nuclear 9,173,933

Quick Facts

Residents in New Jersey use a grand total of over 73,500,000 megawatt hours for statewide electricity needs.

New Jersey is the 45th worst polluting state based on emissions per capita. The state emits 1,984.57 kilograms per person per year of CO2 gases.

New Jersey is the 12th ranked generator of nuclear power electricity in the nation.

New Jersey is home to 9,261,699 citizens and its power generating plants produce 59,819,406.92 megawatt hours of electricity per year, for a production per capita average of 6.46 megawatt hours per capita per year.

New Jersey produces about 0 megawatt hours of electricity using natural gas per citizen living in the state. This is the 43rd highest amount in the country.

New Jersey continues to make strides with the reduction of non-renewable fuel usage. The state has seen a 8.79% decline in the burning of these fuel sources for electricity production over the past year.

New Jersey Counties Comparison

CountyPopulationProvidersPlantsResidential Rate (¢)Residential Rate State RankResidential Rate National RankResidential Avg. Electric BillResidential Bill State RankResidential Bill National Rank
Bergen County952,997131725.46132,965$178.36/mo152,650
Middlesex County861,4181316324.7672,952$167.19/mo52,194
Essex County849,4771291224.79102,955$165.66/mo22,090
Hudson County703,3661281924.80112,956$164.79/mo12,038
Ocean County655,7351311725.34122,961$174.98/mo122,559
Monmouth County644,0981282124.6952,950$171.40/mo102,437
Union County569,8151291824.7892,954$166.13/mo32,111
Camden County524,9071291826.31162,990$177.44/mo142,637
Passaic County513,936132425.55142,970$182.34/mo162,718
Morris County511,1511301224.6822,947$171.34/mo72,434
Burlington County466,1031313725.92152,986$175.61/mo132,581
Mercer County380,6881292524.7882,953$166.20/mo42,114
Somerset County346,8751292224.7562,951$167.80/mo62,242
Gloucester County306,6011291727.00172,995$183.29/mo172,729
Atlantic County275,6381281427.28203,000$185.59/mo212,773
Cumberland County151,3561292127.26182,998$185.52/mo182,770
Sussex County146,084131724.6712,946$171.76/mo112,454
Hunterdon County129,7771281524.6942,949$171.40/mo92,436
Warren County110,9261281424.6932,948$171.40/mo82,435
Cape May County95,634128327.28192,999$185.59/mo192,771
Salem County65,117128527.28203,000$185.59/mo202,772

New Jersey Production Fuel Makeup

NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
48.26%
NUCLEAR
Nuclear
Nuclear
Nuclear
Nuclear
Nuclear
46.38%
SOLAR
Solar
3.02%
NON-BIOGENIC MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE
Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste
0.92%
BIOGENIC MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE
Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste
0.75%
OTHER
Other
0.69%

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Around 18,380,461,739.2 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in New Jersey from electricity consumption each year. This total also can be equated to a ranking of 45th worst in the country for pollution per citizen from electricity consumption, with an average of 1,984.57 kilograms of emissions per person. Natural Gas is the primary fuel type in the state of New Jersey, with 48.26% of electricity production coming from the fuel source. Other fuel types used include Nuclear at 46.38% and Solar at 3.02%. New Jersey has 378 electricity plants, which is the 7th highest number of power plants in a state and the 24th highest amount of plants per person in a state.

New Jersey Net Metering

Of the 60 electricity suppliers in New Jersey, 15.00% of them report that they offer net metering. New Jersey has highly favorable regulations in place for consumers who are interested in taking advantage of net metering with solar installations.

Energy Loss

The state has 3 providers who are reporting energy loss. The average energy loss for these suppliers is 1.98%. The nationwide average for energy loss is 2.43%, resulting in a rank of 11th best in the US for New Jersey in this category.

Solar Taxes And Rebates

State governments can encourage private residents to consider installing home solar panels by issuing tax breaks and rebates. New Jersey currently offers no state tax credit to consumers who install solar panels at their place of residence. The state has no all encompassing rebate program, but local rebates are available to many residents who wish to purchase private solar panels at their home. Fortunately, New Jersey offers a 100% tax exemption to citizens who wish to purchase private solar. The state provides a 100% sales tax exemption to anyone who install private solar panels. This is great for people in the state.

State Level Initiatives

Policies enforced at the state level determine whether customers in a state can afford to install personal solar systems or shop for electric plans that are based on renewable fuels. Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) encourage or require electricity companies to produce a certain amount of their electricity using green energy. The state of New Jersey has made strong efforts to create an RPS program that requires at least 25% of electricity production to come from renewable energy sources.

Learn about going solar in New Jersey, find out which system size is best for you, compare local installers and see which incentives are available in your area.

Deregulated Cities in New Jersey

FAQ: Common Questions About Electricity in New Jersey

What is the average electric bill in New Jersey?

The average electricity bill in the state of New Jersey in 2025 is $133 while the nationwide average is $147.

How many electric companies offer service in New Jersey?

There are 60 electricity suppliers operating in New Jersey.

What electricity company is the largest provider in New Jersey?

The largest electricity supplier in New Jersey by megawatt hours sold is PSEG.

Where does New Jersey get its electricity?

Fuel types used for electricity production in New Jersey include Natural Gas (48.26%), Nuclear (46.38%) and solar (3.02%).

How much does electricity cost in New Jersey?

The average electric rate in New Jersey is 19.79 cents per kilowatt hour, so anything below this amount is better than most. The lowest priced provider is currently Butler Electric, at 10.85 cents per kilowatt hour.

Does New Jersey have a deregulated electricity market?

Yes, the state has a deregulated electricity market. This means that consumers in the state can choose from multiple electricity providers to supply their electricity.

How many power plants are within New Jersey?

There are 378 electricity plants located in New Jersey.

What electricity companies offer service in New Jersey?

What is the cheapest electricity company in New Jersey?

Residential Rate RankProviderResidential Rate (¢)State Customers
1Butler Electric10.8111,821
2Sussex Rural Electric Cooperative15.5311,781
3Jersey Central Power & Light15.981,055,855
4Park Ridge, New Jersey Electric Utility16.783,827
5Lavallette, New Jersey Electric Utility18.132,534
6Vineland Electric18.6626,119
7Madison, New Jersey Electric Utility19.436,853
8PSEG20.822,244,771
9South River, New Jersey Electric Utility21.316,485
10Orange & Rockland21.3472,052

Alex Zdanov
Last Reviewed By: Alex Zdanov
Published: 2025-06-04