Electric Rates & Providers in Somerset County, NJ

Somerset County, New Jersey Electricity Rates & Statistics

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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

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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:

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 Somerset CDP
6th$101.11Average residential monthly electricity bill for Somerset CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Somerset 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

North Plainfield, NJ Electricity Overview

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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:

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 North Plainfield
6th$101.11Average residential monthly electricity bill for North Plainfield Residents

Electric Companies With Service in North Plainfield, 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

Zips with electric coverage in North Plainfield, New Jersey include: 07060, 07063, 07062, 07069

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Hillsborough CDP, NJ Electricity Overview

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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:

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 Hillsborough CDP
6th$101.11Average residential monthly electricity bill for Hillsborough CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Hillsborough 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 Somerset County, New Jersey

Power Plants in Somerset County, New Jersey

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
CIP II/AR Bridgewater Holdings - NJCOECOE Bridgewater LLC c/o Thor Equities, LLC (100.00%)
Green Knoll CDP NJ Natural Gas 28,265.166,701,273.51237.09
IIV000 Mt Bethel Fuel Cell2016 ESA Project Company, LLC (100.00%)
Somerset County NJ Natural Gas 18,5527,305,884.46393.81
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
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 2,634547,048.6207.69
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
Raritan NJ Solar 1,942
Carrier ClinicSunlight General Capital Solar (100.00%)
Somerset County NJ Solar 1,937
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
Raritan NJ Natural Gas 303218,501.08721.13

Somerset County, New Jersey Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

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.

NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
51.66%
SOLAR
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
48.26%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
0.08%

Somerset County, New Jersey Net Metering

There are 56 companies in Somerset County providing electricity. Of those 56, 3.57% of them offer some type of net metering option for their customers, making solar panels and alternative electric sources more economically viable. Citizens of New Jersey have favorable net metering laws that encourage the installation of personal solar.

Energy Loss

There are 3 companies in Somerset County that report energy loss, including PSEG, Stream Energy, and Harborside Energy. Together, these 3 electricity companies average an annual energy loss of 4.06% of electricity generated. With a countrywide average energy loss of 2.87%, Somerset County is ranked as the 954th best county in the country for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Somerset County:

* 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?

Alex Zdanov
Last Reviewed By: Alex Zdanov
Published: 2024-03-12