Cape May County, New Jersey Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Cape May County, NJ is $184.76
- The average electricity rate in Cape May County, NJ is 27.17¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Cape May County, NJ
The average residential electric bill in Cape May County, NJ is $184.76 per month. Cape May County, NJ is the 19th most expensive county in New Jersey for electricity.
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Cape May County, New Jersey Electricity Overview
Atlantic City Electric is the largest electricity company in Cape May County when calculated by megawatt hours sold.
While the national average residential electricity rate sits at 16.73 cents per kilowatt hour, Cape May County's average rate is 62.34% above that at 27.17 cents per kilowatt hour.
Cape May County has emissions of 1,787.29 kilograms per capita of CO2 equivalent gases, compared to the national average of 4,219.12.
Cape May County has no electricity production sources and must import all of the electricity sold in the county.
There was a 1.62% drop in CO2 emissions per capita throughout the previous 12 months in Cape May County.
Cape May County has the 20th worst pollution level due to electricity consumption out of 21 counties in New Jersey, emitting 170,925,451.63 kilograms of CO2 gases.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
756,496 MWh
Consumption per Capita
7.91 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
170,925,452 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
1,787.29 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Ocean City
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Ocean City Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024
22.47¢ per kWh
- 5.91% lower than last month
- 3.39% higher than November last year
- 14.4% higher than the New Jersey average
- 31.94% higher than the US average
- 677th in the state out of 704 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 55 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 13 since November last year
- 28,328th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 436 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 442 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
23.42¢ per kWh
- 0.26% higher than last month
- 12.9% higher than November last year
- 21.69% higher than the New Jersey average
- 41.99% higher than the US average
- 676th in the state out of 704 cities
- The state rank has increased by 16 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 4 since November last year
- 28,933rd in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 5 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,263 since November last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024
$116.52 per month
- 6.86% lower than last month
- 3.42% lower than November last year
- 18.9% higher than the New Jersey average
- 1.45% lower than the US average
- 645th in the state out of 704 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 26 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 27 since November last year
- 15,852nd in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 2,783 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 2,791 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$152.37 per month
- 0.22% lower than last month
- 11.78% higher than November last year
- 19.54% higher than the New Jersey average
- 7.12% higher than the US average
- 671st in the state out of 704 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 16 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 86 since November last year
- 20,203rd in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 98 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 4,643 since November last year
Ocean City, NJ Electricity Overview
Ocean City's inhabitants purchase electricity for, on average, 23.42 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, unfortunately, 39.93% above the average nationwide rate of 16.73 cents. Residents in the city have an average monthly residential power bill of $152.37. This is 3.54% above the nationwide average bill of $147.16. The largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Atlantic City Electric.
The consumption of electricity in Ocean City accounts for 20,037,280.03 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year, which is the 128th largest emissions amount in the state out of 704 cities. Averaging 1,787.29 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, the city ranks 526th worst in New Jersey for emissions per capita. There are no power plants in Ocean City, so citizens must rely on electricity produced outside of the city boundaries.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Ocean City
Ocean City residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Ocean City, New Jersey
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AEP Energy | ENERGY | 13.15 | 144.92 | 511.54 | 67,244.32 | |
| APG&E | ENERGY | 19.60 | 101.81 | 1,638.86 | 321,216.69 | |
| Aggressive Energy | ENERGY | |||||
| All American Power and Gas | ENERGY | 38.05 | 228.45 | 1,451.68 | 552,403.78 | |
| Alpha Gas and Electric | ENERGY | 17.97 | 91.56 | 5,759.93 | 1,035,006.85 |
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Villas CDP, NJ Electricity Overview
Villas CDP's inhabitants purchase electricity for, on average, 23.42 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, unfortunately, 39.93% above the average nationwide rate of 16.73 cents. Residents in the city have an average monthly residential power bill of $152.37. This is 3.54% above the nationwide average bill of $147.16. The largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Atlantic City Electric.
The consumption of electricity in Villas CDP accounts for 17,633,378.36 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year, which is the 157th largest emissions amount in the state out of 704 cities. Averaging 1,787.29 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, the city ranks 526th worst in New Jersey for emissions per capita. There are no power plants in Villas CDP, so citizens must rely on electricity produced outside of the city boundaries.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Villas CDP
Villas CDP residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Villas CDP, New Jersey
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AEP Energy | ENERGY | 13.15 | 144.92 | 511.54 | 67,244.32 | |
| APG&E | ENERGY | 19.60 | 101.81 | 1,638.86 | 321,216.69 | |
| Aggressive Energy | ENERGY | |||||
| All American Power and Gas | ENERGY | 38.05 | 228.45 | 1,451.68 | 552,403.78 | |
| Alpha Gas and Electric | ENERGY | 17.97 | 91.56 | 5,759.93 | 1,035,006.85 |
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Cape May Court House CDP, NJ Electricity Overview
Cape May Court House CDP's inhabitants purchase electricity for, on average, 23.42 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, unfortunately, 39.93% above the average nationwide rate of 16.73 cents. Residents in the city have an average monthly residential power bill of $152.37. This is 3.54% above the nationwide average bill of $147.16. The largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Atlantic City Electric.
The consumption of electricity in Cape May Court House CDP accounts for 9,156,273.8 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year, which is the 289th largest emissions amount in the state out of 704 cities. Averaging 1,787.29 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, the city ranks 145th worst in New Jersey for emissions per capita. There are no power plants in Cape May Court House CDP, so citizens must rely on electricity produced outside of the city boundaries.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Cape May Court House CDP
Cape May Court House CDP residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Cape May Court House CDP, New Jersey
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AEP Energy | ENERGY | 13.15 | 144.92 | 511.54 | 67,244.32 | |
| APG&E | ENERGY | 19.60 | 101.81 | 1,638.86 | 321,216.69 | |
| Aggressive Energy | ENERGY | |||||
| All American Power and Gas | ENERGY | 38.05 | 228.45 | 1,451.68 | 552,403.78 | |
| Alpha Gas and Electric | ENERGY | 17.97 | 91.56 | 5,759.93 | 1,035,006.85 |
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FAQ
How many electric companies offer service in Cape May County, New Jersey?
Cape May County, New Jersey has 59 electricity companies offering service in the area.
What electricity company is the largest provider in Cape May County, New Jersey?
By total megawatt hours sold, Atlantic City Electric is the largest electricity provider in Cape May County, New Jersey.
Which electricity companies offer service in Cape May County, New Jersey?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlantic City Electric | 49,733 |
| 2 | Constellation Energy | 1,591 |
| 3 | Inspire Energy | 1,189 |
| 4 | Direct Energy | 944 |
| 5 | SmartEnergy Holdings | 668 |
| 6 | First Energy | 597 |
| 7 | Strategic Energy LLC | 553 |
| 8 | Clean Choice Energy | 346 |
| 9 | Ambit Energy | 311 |
| 10 | Verde Energy | 257 |
