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Somerset County, New Jersey Electricity Overview
While most counties try to inhibit non-renewable fuel sources, Somerset County's use of non-renewable fuels for electricity generation has increased by 3.04% over the course of the last year.
The US average residential rate per kilowatt hour is 16.01 cents, while residents of Somerset County pay an average rate of 42.29% above the national average at 22.79 cents per kilowatt hour.
With 44,637 megawatt generated from solar power and 346,875 consumers in Somerset County, the county averages 0.13 megawatt hours generated from solar per capita, which gives it a ranking of 665th in the country out of 3230 counties.
Somerset County is home to 346,875 people and its power generating plants produce 92,496.24 megawatt hours of electricity each year, for a generation per capita average of 0.27 megawatt hours per capita per year.
Somerset County ranks 17th out of 21 counties in the state for total production of electricity from non-renewable fuel types, with 47,859.24 of the county's 92,496.24 megawatt hours coming from those fuel types.
Somerset County is ranked as the 13th largest consuming county out of 21 counties in New Jersey with over 2,600,000 megawatt hours being used by customers who live there.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
2,638,668 MWh
Consumption per Capita
7.61 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
92,496 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
44,637 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
47,859 MWh
Production per Capita
0.27 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
602,899,115 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
1,738.09 kg
Somerset CDP, NJ Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 22.68 cents per kilowatt hour for consumers in Somerset CDP, which ranks the city 29th out of 704 cities in New Jersey. With an estimated 9,519 residential customers, PSEG is the largest vendor in the city. The US average monthly residential electricity bill is $137.21, while the Somerset CDP average is 4.47% higher at $143.35 per month.
Emitting 43,632,016.52 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Somerset CDP ranks 42nd highest out of 704 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. This total also results in a ranking of 152nd worst in New Jersey for emissions per resident. The city has one electricity producing plant.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Somerset CDP
Somerset CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Somerset CDP, New Jersey
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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APG&E | ENERGY | 19.31 | 106.16 | 2,124 | 410,200 | |
All American Power and Gas | ENERGY | 30.51 | 201.01 | 3,463 | 1,056,500 | |
Alpha Gas and Electric | ENERGY | 14.73 | 100.76 | 12,214 | 1,799,200 | |
Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 12.85 | 110.04 | 97,788 | 12,562,000 | |
American Power & Gas | ENERGY | 19.63 | 165.06 | 19,719 | 3,870,300 |
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North Plainfield, NJ Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 22.68 cents per kilowatt hour for consumers in North Plainfield, which ranks the city 20th out of 704 cities in New Jersey. With an estimated 4,161 residential customers, PSEG is the largest vendor in the city. The US average monthly residential electricity bill is $137.21, while the North Plainfield average is 4.47% higher at $143.35 per month.
Emitting 39,779,703.31 kilograms of CO2 emissions, North Plainfield ranks 47th highest out of 704 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 1,757.44 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in North Plainfield
North Plainfield residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in North Plainfield, New Jersey
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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APG&E | ENERGY | 19.31 | 106.16 | 2,124 | 410,200 | |
All American Power and Gas | ENERGY | 30.51 | 201.01 | 3,463 | 1,056,500 | |
Alpha Gas and Electric | ENERGY | 14.73 | 100.76 | 12,214 | 1,799,200 | |
Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 12.85 | 110.04 | 97,788 | 12,562,000 | |
American Power & Gas | ENERGY | 19.63 | 165.06 | 19,719 | 3,870,300 |
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Hillsborough CDP, NJ Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 22.68 cents per kilowatt hour for consumers in Hillsborough CDP, which ranks the city 76th out of 704 cities in New Jersey. With an estimated 11,811 residential customers, PSEG is the largest vendor in the city. The US average monthly residential electricity bill is $137.21, while the Hillsborough CDP average is 4.47% higher at $143.35 per month.
Emitting 39,143,509.24 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Hillsborough CDP ranks 49th highest out of 704 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 1,757.44 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Hillsborough CDP
Hillsborough CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Hillsborough CDP, New Jersey
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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APG&E | ENERGY | 19.31 | 106.16 | 2,124 | 410,200 | |
All American Power and Gas | ENERGY | 30.51 | 201.01 | 3,463 | 1,056,500 | |
Alpha Gas and Electric | ENERGY | 14.73 | 100.76 | 12,214 | 1,799,200 | |
Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 12.85 | 110.04 | 97,788 | 12,562,000 | |
American Power & Gas | ENERGY | 19.63 | 165.06 | 19,719 | 3,870,300 |
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Electricity Production in Somerset County, New Jersey
Power Plants in Somerset County, New Jersey
Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
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CIP II/AR Bridgewater Holdings - NJCOECOE Bridgewater LLC c/o Thor Equities, LLC (100.00%) | Green Knoll CDP | NJ | Natural Gas | 28,265.16 | 6,701,273.51 | 237.09 | ||
IIV000 Mt Bethel Fuel Cell2016 ESA Project Company, LLC (100.00%) | Somerset County | NJ | Natural Gas | 18,552 | 7,305,884.46 | 393.81 | ||
Imclone Solar Electric FacilityClean Capital (100.00%) | Somerset County | NJ | Solar | 11,270 | ||||
Pfizer Peapack SolarClean Capital (100.00%) | Peapack and Gladstone | NJ | Solar | 9,790 | ||||
Bernards Solar | Bernardsville | NJ | Solar | 4,691 | ||||
Rotor ClipRotor Clip Company, Inc. (100.00%) | Franklin Center CDP | NJ | Solar | 4,362 | ||||
10 Finderne Avenue Solar, LLCGreenbacker Renewable Energy Corporation (100.00%) | Finderne CDP | NJ | Solar | 3,681 | ||||
Silvi Gibraltar RockClean Capital (100.00%) | Somerset County | NJ | Solar | 3,038 | ||||
Rariton OMPJanssen Pharmaceutical Co (100.00%) | Raritan | NJ | Solar | 2,634 | 547,048.6 | 207.69 | ||
Solar Star New Jersey NJ LLCTerraForm Power (100.00%) | Somerset County | NJ | Solar | 2,045 | ||||
Raritan ITSJanssen Pharmaceutical Co (100.00%) | Raritan | NJ | Solar | 2,024 | ||||
Thermo FisherBrookfield Renewable Partners (100.00%) | Raritan | NJ | Solar | 1,942 | ||||
Carrier ClinicSunlight General Capital Solar (100.00%) | Somerset County | NJ | Solar | 1,937 | ||||
L'Oreal FranklinBrookfield Renewable Partners (100.00%) | Clyde CDP | NJ | Solar | 1,898 | ||||
Patriots StadiumSunlight General Capital Solar (100.00%) | Finderne CDP | NJ | Solar | 851 | ||||
SkillmanJanssen Pharmaceutical Co (100.00%) | Raritan | NJ | Solar | 398 | ||||
LabCorp EngineAEP Onsite Partners (100.00%) | Raritan | NJ | Natural Gas | 303 | 218,501.08 | 721.13 |
Somerset County, New Jersey Details
Electricity use in Somerset County results in the release of 602,899,115.16 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year, which is 14th highest amount in the state out of 21 counties. This total equates to 1,738.09 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which ranks the county 2626th worst in the United States for emissions per capita. Around 51.66% of electricity in Somerset County comes from production using Natural Gas. Adding Natural Gas totals to Solar (48.26%) and Distillate Fuel Oil (0.08%), these three fuel types make up 100.00% of the county electricity generation. Somerset County has 17 power generation plants, which is 83rd most in the nation.
Providers In Each City in Somerset County:
- Bernardsville, New Jersey:
- Jersey Central Power & Light: 100.00%
- Bound Brook, New Jersey:
- PSEG: 100.00%
- Far Hills, New Jersey:
- Jersey Central Power & Light: 100.00%
- Manville, New Jersey:
- PSEG: 100.00%
- Millstone, New Jersey:
- PSEG: 100.00%
- North Plainfield, New Jersey:
- PSEG: 100.00%
- Peapack and Gladstone, New Jersey:
- Jersey Central Power & Light: 100.00%
- Raritan, New Jersey:
- PSEG: 100.00%
- Rocky Hill, New Jersey:
- PSEG: 100.00%
- Somerville, New Jersey:
- PSEG: 100.00%
- South Bound Brook, New Jersey:
- PSEG: 100.00%
- Watchung, New Jersey:
- Jersey Central Power & Light: 10.21%
- PSEG: 89.79%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
What electricity company is the largest supplier in Somerset County, New Jersey?
The largest electricity provider in Somerset County, New Jersey by total customer count is PSEG.
How many electric companies offer service in Somerset County, New Jersey?
There are 56 electricity suppliers serving consumers in Somerset County, New Jersey.
How many power plants are located in Somerset County, New Jersey?
There are 17 electricity plants in Somerset County, New Jersey
Which electricity companies offer service in Somerset County, New Jersey?
County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
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1 | PSEG | 252,690 |
2 | Jersey Central Power & Light | 45,038 |
3 | Constellation Energy | 1,869 |
4 | Direct Energy | 1,345 |
5 | Inspire Energy | 1,332 |
6 | SmartEnergy Holdings | 724 |
7 | Strategic Energy LLC | 583 |
8 | Ambit Energy | 471 |
9 | Clean Choice Energy | 418 |
10 | Stream Energy | 400 |