Somerset County, New Jersey Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Somerset County, NJ is $167.10
- The average electricity rate in Somerset County, NJ is 24.66¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Somerset County, NJ
The average residential electric bill in Somerset County, NJ is $167.10 per month. Somerset County, NJ is the 6th most expensive county in New Jersey for electricity.
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Somerset County, New Jersey Electricity Overview
Somerset County has a population of 346,875 citizens.
At $167.1, the Somerset County average monthly residential electric bill is 13.55% more than the national average bill.
Somerset County uses non-renewable fuel sources to produce 0.07 megawatt hours per citizen, making them the 637th highest county in the United States for non-renewable production per capita.
When calculating by total customers, PSEG is the largest electricity supplier in Somerset County.
Emitting 620,266,835.64 kilograms of CO2 gases, Somerset County has the 527th worst pollution level from electricity use of any county in the country.
The county is ranked as the 1185th highest generator of electricity of all 3221 counties in the United States for total electricity generation, producing 25,901.4 megawatt hours.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
2,743,893 MWh
Consumption per Capita
7.91 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
25,901 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
25,901 MWh
Production per Capita
0.07 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
620,266,836 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
1,788.16 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Somerset CDP
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Somerset CDP 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
- 444th in the state out of 704 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 89 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 39 since November last year
- 27,667th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 325 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,577 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
- 438th in the state out of 704 cities
- The state rank has increased by 49 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 11 since November last year
- 27,159th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 20 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 954 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
- 184th in the state out of 704 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 97 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 29 since November last year
- 3,322nd in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 227 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,393 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
- 184th in the state out of 704 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 20 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 3 since November last year
- 6,509th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 675 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,668 since November last year
Somerset CDP, NJ Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 20.20 cents per kilowatt hour for consumers in Somerset CDP, which ranks the city 438th out of 704 cities in New Jersey. With an estimated 10,270 residential customers, PSEG is the largest vendor in the city. The US average monthly residential electricity bill is $147.16, while the Somerset CDP average is 21.85% less at $115.01 per month.
Emitting 44,372,986.47 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Somerset CDP ranks 43rd highest out of 704 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 1,787.29 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Somerset CDP
Somerset CDP residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Somerset CDP, New Jersey
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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North Plainfield, NJ Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 20.20 cents per kilowatt hour for consumers in North Plainfield, which ranks the city 504th out of 704 cities in New Jersey. With an estimated 4,489 residential customers, PSEG is the largest vendor in the city. The US average monthly residential electricity bill is $147.16, while the North Plainfield average is 21.85% less at $115.01 per month.
Emitting 40,455,252.29 kilograms of CO2 emissions, North Plainfield ranks 45th highest out of 704 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 1,787.29 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in North Plainfield
North Plainfield residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in North Plainfield, New Jersey
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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Hillsborough CDP, NJ Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 20.20 cents per kilowatt hour for consumers in Hillsborough CDP, which ranks the city 438th out of 704 cities in New Jersey. With an estimated 12,742 residential customers, PSEG is the largest vendor in the city. The US average monthly residential electricity bill is $147.16, while the Hillsborough CDP average is 21.85% less at $115.01 per month.
Emitting 39,808,254.22 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Hillsborough CDP ranks 48th highest out of 704 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 1,787.29 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Hillsborough CDP
Hillsborough CDP residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Hillsborough CDP, New Jersey
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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Somerset County, New Jersey Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types
Power Plants in Somerset 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CIP II/AR Bridgewater Holdings - NJCOECOE Bridgewater LLC c/o Thor Equities, LLC (100.00%) | Green Knoll CDP | NJ | Natural Gas | 25,901.4 | 17 | 6,153,746.92 | 17 | 237.58 | 14 |
Somerset County, New Jersey Production Fuel Makeup
Coming in as the 14th worst ranked county out of 21 counties in New Jersey, Somerset County emits 620,266,835.64 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption. The county also ranks 2684th worst in pollution per citizen, averaging 1,788.16 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per person in the county. There is one power plant in the county. Somerset County's power plants primarily use Natural Gas, which makes up 99.21% of the fuel types used for electricity generation in the county.
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:
- PSEG: 89.79%
- Jersey Central Power & Light: 10.21%
* 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 60 electricity suppliers serving consumers in Somerset County, New Jersey.
How many power plants are located in Somerset County, New Jersey?
There is one electricity plant in Somerset County, New Jersey
Which electricity companies offer service in Somerset County, New Jersey?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | PSEG | 264,348 |
| 2 | Jersey Central Power & Light | 45,772 |
| 3 | Constellation Energy | 1,996 |
| 4 | Inspire Energy | 1,491 |
| 5 | Direct Energy | 1,185 |
| 6 | SmartEnergy Holdings | 837 |
| 7 | First Energy | 749 |
| 8 | Strategic Energy LLC | 693 |
| 9 | Clean Choice Energy | 434 |
| 10 | Ambit Energy | 390 |
