Electric Rates & Providers in Mercer County, NJ

Mercer County, New Jersey Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Mercer County, New Jersey Electricity Overview

Mercer County ranks 686th out of 3230 counties in the US for total production of electricity from non-renewable energy sources, with 106,716.98 of the county's 202,053.98 megawatt hours coming from those fuel sources.

When measuring CO2 emissions per capita, Mercer County had a 5.89% decrease within the last 12 months.

The largest electricity provider in Mercer County by total customers is PSEG.

Mercer County released 663,069,166.71 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 $137.21, Mercer County citizens, on average, pay about 6.44% more than the rest of the country per month for electricity.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    2,895,883 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    7.61 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    202,054 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    95,337 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    106,717 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    0.53 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    663,069,167 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    1,741.77 kg

Trenton, NJ Electricity Overview

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On average, Trenton's inhabitants purchase residential electricity for 22.68 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 27.89% more than the average state rate of 17.73 cents. The city experiences an average of 0.68 electrical outages per customer each year. These outages last on average of 55.99 minutes. In comparison, the national average is 1.27 outages per consumer and 137.24 minutes per outage. The city is ranked 55th in New Jersey in total electricity generated from power plants within its borders, with 1,715.98 megawatt hours produced.

Trenton is the 10th highest ranked city in New Jersey out of 704 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city releasing 157,236,008.53 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. Perhaps a better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per capita, which amounts to 1,753.73 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. Using this measurement Trenton is the 659th highest polluting city in the state. Solar makes up 92.54% of the fuel sources used for electricity production in Trenton. Other fuel types used include Natural Gas at 6.96% and Distillate Fuel Oil at 0.50%. Trenton is home to 2 power generation plants, which is the 14th most power plants within a city in New Jersey.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Trenton

Trenton residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in August.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.200/kWh$0.141/kWh$188.09/mo.$58.91/mo.
312th18.83¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Trenton
6th$101.11Average residential monthly electricity bill for Trenton Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Trenton, New Jersey

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
APG&EENERGY19.31106.162,124410,200
All American Power and GasENERGY30.51201.013,4631,056,500
Alpha Gas and ElectricENERGY14.73100.7612,2141,799,200
Ambit EnergyENERGY12.85110.0497,78812,562,000
American Power & GasENERGY19.63165.0619,7193,870,300

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Princeton, NJ Electricity Overview

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On average, Princeton's inhabitants purchase residential electricity for 22.68 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 27.89% more than the average state rate of 17.73 cents. Customers in the city are faced with 0.68 electrical outages per year, with outages lasting about 55.99 minutes on average. The national averages for outages and duration are 1.27 outages at 137.24 minutes each. Princeton residents use 400.01% of the electricity produced within the city boundaries and the city must import electricity generated in rural areas or other nearby municipalities to make up the difference.

Princeton is the 35th highest ranked city in New Jersey out of 704 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city releasing 49,680,328.39 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. Perhaps a better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per capita, which amounts to 1,617.36 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. Using this measurement Princeton is the 683rd highest polluting city in the state. Natural Gas makes up 63.18% of the fuel sources used for electricity production in Princeton. Other fuel types used include Solar at 35.58% and Distillate Fuel Oil at 1.25%. Princeton is home to 2 power generation plants, which is the 14th most power plants within a city in New Jersey.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Princeton

Princeton residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in August.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.200/kWh$0.141/kWh$188.09/mo.$58.91/mo.
312th18.83¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Princeton
6th$101.11Average residential monthly electricity bill for Princeton Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Princeton, New Jersey

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
APG&EENERGY19.31106.162,124410,200
All American Power and GasENERGY30.51201.013,4631,056,500
Alpha Gas and ElectricENERGY14.73100.7612,2141,799,200
Ambit EnergyENERGY12.85110.0497,78812,562,000
American Power & GasENERGY19.63165.0619,7193,870,300

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Mercerville CDP, NJ Electricity Overview

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On average, Mercerville CDP's inhabitants purchase residential electricity for 22.68 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 27.89% more than the average state rate of 17.73 cents. Customers in the city are faced with 0.68 electrical outages per year, with outages lasting about 55.99 minutes on average. The national averages for outages and duration are 1.27 outages at 137.24 minutes each. The largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is PSEG.

Roughly 25,015,431.72 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released a year in Mercerville CDP because of electricity use. More importantly, the city averages 1,757.44 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 January and the highest average bill is in August.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.200/kWh$0.141/kWh$188.09/mo.$58.91/mo.
312th18.83¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Mercerville CDP
6th$101.11Average residential monthly electricity bill for Mercerville CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Mercerville CDP, New Jersey

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
APG&EENERGY19.31106.162,124410,200
All American Power and GasENERGY30.51201.013,4631,056,500
Alpha Gas and ElectricENERGY14.73100.7612,2141,799,200
Ambit EnergyENERGY12.85110.0497,78812,562,000
American Power & GasENERGY19.63165.0619,7193,870,300

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Electricity Production in Mercer County, New Jersey

Power Plants in Mercer County, New Jersey

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Princeton University CogenerationTrustees of Princeton University (20.00%)Key Government Finance, Inc. (20.00%)Tiger Solar Partners, LLC (60.00%)
Princeton NJ Natural Gas 54,0348,150,771.43150.85
Bristol Myers Squibb LawrencevilleBristol-Myers Squibb Co (100.00%)
Mercer County NJ Natural Gas 39,29923,814,518.68605.98
College of New JerseyThe College of New Jersey (100.00%)
Mercer County NJ Natural Gas 28,7127,120,545.88248
McGraw Hill SolarNJR Solar (100.00%)
Mercer County NJ Solar 17,436
Mercer County Community CollegeSunlight General Capital Solar (100.00%)
Mercer County NJ Solar 11,310
Hamilton Solar-CrosswicksHartz Solar Hamilton LLC (100.00%)
Groveville CDP NJ Solar 9,809
The Lawrenceville School Solar FacilityKDC Solar TLS LLC (100.00%)
Mercer County NJ Solar 7,868
Yardville Solar FarmPSEG (100.00%)
Groveville CDP NJ Solar 5,820
Titusville SolarJanssen Pharmaceutical Co (100.00%)
Mercer County NJ Solar 4,430
Princeton Solar Project
Princeton NJ Solar 3,658
12 Applegate Solar LLCG&S Solar Installers (100.00%)
Mercer County NJ Solar 2,237
Yardville CDP NJ Solar 2,042
Mercer County NJ Solar 2,021
4 Applegate Solar LLCG&S Solar Installers (100.00%)
Mercer County NJ Solar 1,946
Mercer County NJ Solar 1,854
Mercer County NJ Solar 1,588
Trenton Solar FarmPSEG (100.00%)
Trenton NJ Solar 1,588
24 Applegate Solar LLCEDF Renewables (100.00%)
Mercer County NJ Solar 1,448
Mercer MallFRIT Solar Inc (100.00%)
Mercer County NJ Solar 1,285
ETS Ewing Solar FacilityWells Fargo Equipment Finance Inc (100.00%)
Mercer County NJ Solar 1,237

Mercer County, New Jersey Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Mercer County's electricity use results in CO2 pollution totaling 663,069,166.71 kilograms, which is the 497th largest amount of any county in the country. Perhaps a better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per capita, which amounts to 1,741.77 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. Using this calculation Mercer County is the 2624th highest polluting county in the United States. Natural Gas makes up 52.24% of the fuel sources used for electricity production in Mercer County. Other fuel types used include Solar at 47.18% and Distillate Fuel Oil at 0.57%. Mercer County is home to 23 power generation plants, which is the 3rd most power plants within a county in New Jersey.

NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
52.24%
SOLAR
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
47.18%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
0.57%

Mercer County, New Jersey Net Metering

Approximately 3.57% of the electricity suppliers in Mercer County offer net metering to their consumers. The state of New Jersey has some of the best state level net metering regulations.

Energy Loss

The county has 3 companies who report energy loss. The average energy loss amount for these 3 providers is 4.06%. With a state average energy loss of 1.92%, Mercer County is the best county in New Jersey for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Mercer County:

* 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?

How many power plants are within Mercer County, New Jersey?

Mercer County, New Jersey has 23 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 56 electricity providers offering service in Mercer County, New Jersey.

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Last Reviewed By: King Manalo
Published: 2024-03-12