Mercer County, New Jersey Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Mercer County, NJ is $165.51
- The average electricity rate in Mercer County, NJ is 24.69¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Mercer County, NJ
The average residential electric bill in Mercer County, NJ is $165.51 per month. Mercer County, NJ is the 4th most expensive county in New Jersey for electricity.
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Mercer County, New Jersey Electricity Overview
Mercer County ranks 602nd out of 3221 counties in the US for total production of electricity from non-renewable energy sources, with 38,108 of the county's 59,977 megawatt hours coming from those fuel sources.
When measuring CO2 emissions per capita, Mercer County had a 1.61% decrease within the last 12 months.
The largest electricity provider in Mercer County by total customers is PSEG.
Mercer County released 676,196,852.93 kilograms of CO2 gases due to electricity consumption, which makes it the 13th worst polluting county out of 21 counties in New Jersey.
Mercer County is the 12th largest county by population in the state, with 380,688 citizens residing within the county's borders.
With a US average residential electric bill of $147.16, Mercer County citizens, on average, pay about 12.47% more than the rest of the country per month for electricity.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
3,011,364 MWh
Consumption per Capita
7.91 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
59,977 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
21,869 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
38,108 MWh
Production per Capita
0.16 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
676,196,853 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
1,776.25 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Trenton
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Trenton Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024
20.65¢ per kWh
- 0.68% higher than last month
- 13.75% higher than November last year
- 5.09% higher than the New Jersey average
- 21.2% higher than the US average
- 330th in the state out of 704 cities
- The state rank has increased by 156 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 115 since November last year
- 27,553rd in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 80 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,501 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
20.2¢ per kWh
- 1.04% higher than last month
- 7.58% higher than November last year
- 4.98% higher than the New Jersey average
- 22.49% higher than the US average
- 318th in the state out of 704 cities
- The state rank has increased by 25 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 188 since November last year
- 27,039th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 4 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 755 since November last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024
$86 per month
- 3.03% higher than last month
- 10.07% higher than November last year
- 12.24% lower than the New Jersey average
- 27.27% lower than the US average
- 84th in the state out of 704 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 39 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 59 since November last year
- 3,222nd in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 169 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,423 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$115.01 per month
- 0.57% higher than last month
- 12.21% higher than November last year
- 9.76% lower than the New Jersey average
- 19.14% lower than the US average
- 65th in the state out of 704 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 22 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 122 since November last year
- 6,390th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 677 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,549 since November last year
Trenton, NJ Electricity Overview
On average, Trenton's inhabitants purchase residential electricity for 20.20 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 0.91% more than the average state rate of 20.02 cents. The city had a 1.61% decline in CO2 emissions per capita, a commendable achievement. There is 499353.25% more electricity used in Trenton than is produced, meaning they must purchase electricity from nearby cities and counties.
Roughly 160,301,099.68 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released a year in Trenton because of electricity use. More importantly, the city averages 1,787.92 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. The city is home to one electricity generation plant. Trenton's power plants mainly use Natural Gas, which accounts for 94.76% (or 134.56 megawatt hours) of the fuel used for electricity production in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Trenton
Trenton residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Trenton, New Jersey
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AEP Energy | ENERGY | 13.15 | 144.92 | 511.54 | 67,244.32 | |
| APG&E | ENERGY | 19.60 | 101.81 | 1,638.86 | 321,216.69 | |
| Aggressive Energy | ENERGY | |||||
| All American Power and Gas | ENERGY | 38.05 | 228.45 | 1,451.68 | 552,403.78 | |
| Alpha Gas and Electric | ENERGY | 17.97 | 91.56 | 5,759.93 | 1,035,006.85 |
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Princeton, NJ Electricity Overview
On average, Princeton's inhabitants purchase residential electricity for 20.20 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 0.91% more than the average state rate of 20.02 cents. The city experiences an average of 0.85 electrical outages per customer each year. These outages last on average of 101.55 minutes. In comparison, the national average is 1.44 outages per consumer and 123.49 minutes per outage. The city is ranked 10th in New Jersey in total electricity generated from power plants within its borders, with 59,835 megawatt hours produced.
Princeton is the 33rd highest ranked city in New Jersey out of 704 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city releasing 50,641,585.37 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. Perhaps a better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per capita, which amounts to 1,648.65 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. Using this measurement Princeton is the 701st highest polluting city in the state. Natural Gas makes up 62.04% of the fuel sources used for electricity production in Princeton. Other fuel types used include Solar at 36.55% and Distillate Fuel Oil at 1.41%. Princeton is home to one power generation plant.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Princeton
Princeton residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Princeton, New Jersey
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AEP Energy | ENERGY | 13.15 | 144.92 | 511.54 | 67,244.32 | |
| APG&E | ENERGY | 19.60 | 101.81 | 1,638.86 | 321,216.69 | |
| Aggressive Energy | ENERGY | |||||
| All American Power and Gas | ENERGY | 38.05 | 228.45 | 1,451.68 | 552,403.78 | |
| Alpha Gas and Electric | ENERGY | 17.97 | 91.56 | 5,759.93 | 1,035,006.85 |
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Mercerville CDP, NJ Electricity Overview
On average, Mercerville CDP's inhabitants purchase residential electricity for 20.20 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 0.91% more than the average state rate of 20.02 cents. Customers in the city are faced with 0.85 electrical outages per year, with outages lasting about 101.55 minutes on average. The national averages for outages and duration are 1.44 outages at 123.49 minutes each. The largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is PSEG.
Roughly 25,440,250.1 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released a year in Mercerville CDP because of electricity use. More importantly, the city averages 1,787.29 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. The electricity used in Mercerville CDP has to be imported from surrounding cities and rural areas, since there are no power generation sources in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Mercerville CDP
Mercerville CDP residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Mercerville CDP, New Jersey
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | 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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Mercer County, New Jersey Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types
Power Plants in Mercer County, New Jersey
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Production State Rank | Emission (kg) | Emission State Rank | Emissions per MWh | Emissions per MWh State Rank | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Princeton University CogenerationTiger Solar Partners, LLC (60.00%)Trustees of Princeton University (20.00%)Key Government Finance, Inc. (20.00%) | Princeton | NJ | Natural Gas | 59,835 | 12 | 9,260,818.16 | 15 | 154.77 | 18 | ||
Vicinity Energy Trenton, L.P.Vicinity Energy Trenton, L.P. (100.00%) | Trenton | NJ | Natural Gas | 142 | 18 | 88,562.08 | 18 | 623.68 | 1 |
Mercer County, New Jersey Production Fuel Makeup
Mercer County's electricity use results in CO2 pollution totaling 676,196,852.93 kilograms, which is the 492nd largest amount of any county in the country. Perhaps a better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per capita, which amounts to 1,776.25 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. Using this calculation Mercer County is the 2693rd highest polluting county in the United States. Natural Gas makes up 62.12% of the fuel sources used for electricity production in Mercer County. Other fuel types used include Solar at 36.46% and Distillate Fuel Oil at 1.42%. Mercer County is home to 2 power generation plants, which is the 6th most power plants within a county in New Jersey.
Providers In Each City in Mercer County:
- Hightstown, New Jersey:
- Jersey Central Power & Light: 100.00%
- Hopewell, New Jersey:
- PSEG: 100.00%
- Pennington, New Jersey:
- PSEG: 100.00%
- Princeton, New Jersey:
- PSEG: 100.00%
- Trenton, New Jersey:
- PSEG: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
Which electricity companies offer service in Mercer County, New Jersey?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | PSEG | 284,776 |
| 2 | Jersey Central Power & Light | 16,066 |
| 3 | Constellation Energy | 1,491 |
| 4 | Inspire Energy | 1,114 |
| 5 | Direct Energy | 885 |
| 6 | SmartEnergy Holdings | 625 |
| 7 | First Energy | 559 |
| 8 | Strategic Energy LLC | 518 |
| 9 | Clean Choice Energy | 324 |
| 10 | Ambit Energy | 291 |
How many power plants are within Mercer County, New Jersey?
Mercer County, New Jersey has 2 active electricity plants producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
Which electricity company is the largest provider in Mercer County, New Jersey?
By total megawatt hours sold, PSEG is the largest electricity supplier in Mercer County, New Jersey.
How many electric companies offer service in Mercer County, New Jersey?
There are 60 electricity providers offering service in Mercer County, New Jersey.
