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Ocean County, New Jersey Electricity Overview
Releasing 1,282,268,473.46 kilograms of CO2 gases, Ocean County has the 263rd highest pollution level due to electricity use out of 3230 counties in the US.
While many counties work to decrease non-renewable fuel types, Ocean County's non-renewable fuel usage for electricity purposes has increased by 19.70% throughout the past 12 months.
Residents of Ocean County use enough electricity to emit 1,955.47 kilograms of CO2 gases per year per capita, compared to the statewide average of 1,876.63.
The average residential price per kilowatt hour in Ocean County is 25.86 cents. This is approximately 60.42% more than the nationwide average price of 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour.
Residents of the county experience an average of 1 electrical outages each year, with outages lasting on average 120.15 minutes.
In the past 12 months, Ocean County saw a 1.17% decrease in CO2 emissions per capita.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
5,040,105 MWh
Consumption per Capita
7.69 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
332,599 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
102,539 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
230,060 MWh
Production per Capita
0.51 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
1,282,268,473 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
1,955.47 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Toms River CDP
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Toms River CDP Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
14.05¢ per kWh
- 1.49% higher than last month
- 3.89% higher than April last year
- 23.85% lower than the New Jersey average
- 16.91% lower than the US average
- 269th in the state out of 703 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 1 since April last year
- 10,158th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 192 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,013 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
14¢ per kWh
- 0.31% higher than last month
- 3.99% higher than April last year
- 22.16% lower than the New Jersey average
- 13.14% lower than the US average
- 270th in the state out of 703 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since April last year
- 13,207th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 71 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,190 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$83 per month
- 2.24% lower than last month
- 13.47% higher than April last year
- 8.9% lower than the New Jersey average
- 26.39% lower than the US average
- 495th in the state out of 703 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 58 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 174 since April last year
- 4,470th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1,463 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,098 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$107.94 per month
- 0.77% higher than last month
- 1.55% higher than April last year
- 6.67% lower than the New Jersey average
- 20.68% lower than the US average
- 498th in the state out of 703 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since last month
- The state rank is the same since April last year
- 5,624th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 246 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 740 since April last year
Toms River CDP, NJ Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for citizens of Toms River CDP is around 14.00 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 22.16% below the state's average rate of 17.99 cents and 13.14% lower than the nationwide average of 16.12 cents. CO2 emissions per capita declined by 1.41% during the preceding 12 months. Jersey Central Power & Light is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on total residential customers.
Coming in at as the 9th worst ranked city out of 704 cities in the state, Toms River CDP emits 171,211,603.56 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption a year. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per resident in the city, which is 1,801.83 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This measurement ranks Toms River CDP as the 202nd highest polluting city in New Jersey. The city has one electricity plant.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Toms River CDP
Toms River CDP residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Toms River CDP, New Jersey
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| APG&E | ENERGY | 20.80 | 108.25 | 2,005.97 | 417,296.36 | |
| All American Power and Gas | ENERGY | 32.86 | 204.91 | 3,270.57 | 1,074,777.18 | |
| Alpha Gas and Electric | ENERGY | 15.87 | 102.71 | 11,535.29 | 1,830,325.71 | |
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 13.84 | 112.17 | 92,354.07 | 12,779,319.43 | |
| American Power & Gas | ENERGY | 21.14 | 168.25 | 18,623.24 | 3,937,255.21 |
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Lakewood CDP, NJ Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for citizens of Lakewood CDP is around 14.00 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 22.16% below the state's average rate of 17.99 cents and 13.14% lower than the nationwide average of 16.12 cents. Consumers in Lakewood CDP experience 1.09 power outages per year with outages lasting an average of 137.43 minutes. With an estimated 2,394 residential customers, Jersey Central Power & Light is the largest provider in the city.
Lakewood CDP is the 13th worst ranked city in the state out of 704 when it comes to total emissions due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 134,209,241.02 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year. The city also ranks 202nd worst in the state in emissions per person in the city, averaging 1,801.83 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per capita. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city limits.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Lakewood CDP
Lakewood CDP residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Lakewood CDP, New Jersey
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| APG&E | ENERGY | 20.80 | 108.25 | 2,005.97 | 417,296.36 | |
| All American Power and Gas | ENERGY | 32.86 | 204.91 | 3,270.57 | 1,074,777.18 | |
| Alpha Gas and Electric | ENERGY | 15.87 | 102.71 | 11,535.29 | 1,830,325.71 | |
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 13.84 | 112.17 | 92,354.07 | 12,779,319.43 | |
| American Power & Gas | ENERGY | 21.14 | 168.25 | 18,623.24 | 3,937,255.21 |
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Point Pleasant, NJ Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for citizens of Point Pleasant is around 14.00 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 22.16% below the state's average rate of 17.99 cents and 13.14% lower than the nationwide average of 16.12 cents. Consumers in Point Pleasant experience 1.09 power outages per year with outages lasting an average of 137.43 minutes. With an estimated 1,313 residential customers, Jersey Central Power & Light is the largest provider in the city.
Point Pleasant is the 61st worst ranked city in the state out of 704 when it comes to total emissions due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 33,944,658.54 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year. The city also ranks 202nd worst in the state in emissions per person in the city, averaging 1,801.83 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per capita. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city limits.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Point Pleasant
Point Pleasant residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Point Pleasant, New Jersey
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| APG&E | ENERGY | 20.80 | 108.25 | 2,005.97 | 417,296.36 | |
| All American Power and Gas | ENERGY | 32.86 | 204.91 | 3,270.57 | 1,074,777.18 | |
| Alpha Gas and Electric | ENERGY | 15.87 | 102.71 | 11,535.29 | 1,830,325.71 | |
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 13.84 | 112.17 | 92,354.07 | 12,779,319.43 | |
| American Power & Gas | ENERGY | 21.14 | 168.25 | 18,623.24 | 3,937,255.21 |
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Electricity Production in Ocean County, New Jersey
Power Plants in Ocean County, New Jersey
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NAEA Lakewood LLC | Ocean County | NJ | Natural Gas | 245,483 | 108,230,363.06 | 440.89 | ||
NAEA Ocean Peaking Power LLCThe Carlyle Group (100.00%) | Ocean County | NJ | Natural Gas | 232,632 | 132,220,054.82 | 568.37 | ||
Ocean County LandfillEPP Renewable Energy (100.00%) | Ocean County | NJ | Landfill Gas | 76,152 | 42,887,299.29 | 563.18 | ||
Lakehurst SolarConsolidated Edison Development (100.00%) | Ocean County | NJ | Solar | 15,915 | ||||
French's Landfill PVEDF Renewables (100.00%) | Ocean County | NJ | Solar | 5,005 | ||||
Bayville Central FacilityOcean County Utilities Auth (100.00%) | Ocean County | NJ | Other Biomass Gas | 3,364 | 889,477.13 | 264.41 | ||
Forked RiverForked River Power, LLC (100.00%) | Ocean County | NJ | Natural Gas | 1,976 | 2,718,476.04 | 1,375.75 | ||
Jackson Board of Education-Liberty HSDom Solar Lessor I, LP (100.00%) | Ocean County | NJ | Solar | 1,691 | ||||
Toms River CSS | Toms River CDP | NJ | Solar | 1,408 | ||||
Lakewood Cheddar SchoolBrookfield Renewable Partners (100.00%) | Ocean County | NJ | Solar | 751 | ||||
Plumsted 537 LLCPlumsted 537 LLC (100.00%) | Ocean County | NJ | Batteries or other use of electricity as an energy source | -4,887 |
Ocean County, New Jersey Details
When it comes to electricity generation, Ocean County's top fuel type is Natural Gas, accounting for 70.60%, or 234,821.94 megawatt hours of production in the county. Also used is Landfill Gas at 22.90% and Solar at 7.08% of production. On average, the county's citizens emit 1,955.47 kilograms of CO2 emissions from the consumption of electricity, which makes it the 9th worst polluting county out of 21 counties in the state and 2604th out of 3230 counties nationally. At 1,955.47 kilograms per person and 9,261,699 citizens in the county, the county emits 1,282,268,473.46 kilograms of CO2 emissions. There are 11 electricity generation plants in Ocean County, which is the 155th highest number of plants in a county in the United States.
Providers In Each City in Ocean County:
- Barnegat Light, New Jersey:
- Atlantic City Electric: 100.00%
- Bay Head, New Jersey:
- Jersey Central Power & Light: 100.00%
- Beach Haven, New Jersey:
- Atlantic City Electric: 100.00%
- Beachwood, New Jersey:
- Jersey Central Power & Light: 100.00%
- Harvey Cedars, New Jersey:
- Atlantic City Electric: 100.00%
- Island Heights, New Jersey:
- Jersey Central Power & Light: 100.00%
- Lakehurst, New Jersey:
- Jersey Central Power & Light: 100.00%
- Lavallette, New Jersey:
- Jersey Central Power & Light: 30.59%
- Lavallette, New Jersey Electric Utility: 69.41%
- Mantoloking, New Jersey:
- Jersey Central Power & Light: 100.00%
- Ocean Gate, New Jersey:
- Jersey Central Power & Light: 100.00%
- Pine Beach, New Jersey:
- Jersey Central Power & Light: 100.00%
- Point Pleasant, New Jersey:
- Jersey Central Power & Light: 100.00%
- Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey:
- Jersey Central Power & Light: 100.00%
- Seaside Heights, New Jersey:
- Seaside Heights, New Jersey Electric Utility: 100.00%
- Seaside Park, New Jersey:
- Jersey Central Power & Light: 100.00%
- Ship Bottom, New Jersey:
- Atlantic City Electric: 100.00%
- South Toms River, New Jersey:
- Jersey Central Power & Light: 100.00%
- Surf City, New Jersey:
- Atlantic City Electric: 100.00%
- Tuckerton, New Jersey:
- Atlantic City Electric: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Ocean County, New Jersey?
By total revenue, Jersey Central Power & Light is the largest electricity supplier in Ocean County, New Jersey.
What electricity companies offer service in Ocean County, New Jersey?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jersey Central Power & Light | 155,620 |
| 2 | Atlantic City Electric | 32,542 |
| 3 | Constellation Energy | 3,892 |
| 4 | Direct Energy | 2,790 |
| 5 | Inspire Energy | 2,756 |
| 6 | Lavallette, New Jersey Electric Utility | 2,562 |
| 7 | SmartEnergy Holdings | 1,499 |
| 8 | Strategic Energy LLC | 1,215 |
| 9 | Ambit Energy | 976 |
| 10 | Clean Choice Energy | 866 |
How many electric companies offer service in Ocean County, New Jersey?
Ocean County, New Jersey is home to 56 electricity companies offering service in the area.
How many power plants are located in Ocean County, New Jersey?
Ocean County, New Jersey is home to 11 power plants producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
