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Union County, New Jersey Electricity Overview
When measuring CO2 emissions per capita, Union County had a 3.18% drop throughout the most recent 12 months.
The largest electricity supplier in Union County by megawatt hours sold is PSEG.
At $146.17, the average monthly residential electric bill in Union County is 26.97% above the New Jersey average.
Union County produces 21,167 megawatt hours from solar energy, making it 18th out of 21 counties in New Jersey for total megawatt hours generated by solar power.
Union County produces 155,131.17 megawatt hours of electricity from renewable fuel types. This ranks Union County 842nd highest producing county in the nation out of 3230 counties for total sustainable electricity generation.
Natural gas makes up 94.35% of the electricity production in Union County, giving it a rank of 2nd out of 21 counties in New Jersey for natural gas generation.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
4,359,691 MWh
Consumption per Capita
7.65 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
6,456,040 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
155,131 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
6,300,909 MWh
Production per Capita
11.33 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
1,910,743,061 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,353.27 kg
Elizabeth, NJ Electricity Overview
On average, residents who call Elizabeth home are paying a residential electricity rate of 22.68 cents per kilowatt hour. This is, regrettably, 27.33% higher than New Jersey's average rate of 17.81 cents, which ranks the city 105th best for average electricity price out of 704 cities in the state. The nationwide average monthly residential electric bill is $138.02, while the Elizabeth average is 3.90% higher at $143.4 per month. Elizabeth produces 0.69% of the electricity used in the city and must import power from nearby municipalities or rural area electricity generation plants.
Emissions in Elizabeth average 1,783.28 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person due to electricity use, which ranks them as the 663rd highest polluting city out of 704 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 239,447,518.17 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption, ranking the city 7th highest for total pollution in New Jersey. The city has 3 electricity plants, which is the 11th highest out of any city in the state. In Elizabeth, Solar makes up 100.00% of the fuel sources used in electricity production.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Elizabeth
Elizabeth residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Elizabeth, New Jersey
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Zips with electric coverage in Elizabeth, New Jersey include: 07083, 07202, 07208, 07206, 07201
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Plainfield, NJ Electricity Overview
On average, residents who call Plainfield home are paying a residential electricity rate of 22.68 cents per kilowatt hour. This is, regrettably, 27.33% higher than New Jersey's average rate of 17.81 cents, which ranks the city 151st best for average electricity price out of 704 cities in the state. The average monthly residential electric bill for a customer in the city is $143.4 per month, while the nationwide average is $138.02. PSEG sells an estimated 95,015.04 megawatt hours in the city per year, more than any other electricity supplier.
Emissions in Plainfield average 1,790.96 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person due to electricity use, which ranks them as the 660th highest polluting city out of 704 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 97,039,385.4 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption, ranking the city 22nd highest for total pollution in New Jersey. The city has one electricity plant. In Plainfield, Solar is 100.00% of the fuel sources utilized for electricity generation.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Plainfield
Plainfield residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Plainfield, New Jersey
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Zips with electric coverage in Plainfield, New Jersey include: 07060, 07076, 07063, 07062, 08812
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Linden, NJ Electricity Overview
On average, residents who call Linden home are paying a residential electricity rate of 22.68 cents per kilowatt hour. This is, regrettably, 27.33% higher than New Jersey's average rate of 17.81 cents, which ranks the city 212th best for average electricity price out of 704 cities in the state. Power facilities in the city have, thankfully, had a 6.39% drop in the amount of fossil and other non-renewable fuel sources used each year. With annual production of 5,931,138.8 megawatt hours, the city is the largest generator of electricity in New Jersey.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis gives us a glimpse of the emissions efficiency of a city. Linden averages 2,905.56 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity consumption. This adds up to total emissions of 126,063,743.47 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption, making the city 15th highest for total pollution in New Jersey. Natural Gas is the primary fuel in Linden, with 99.13% of electricity generation coming from the fuel type. Also used is Waste Heat at 0.47% and Distillate Fuel Oil at 0.21%. Linden has the 6th most power plants of any city in the state, with 5 total plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Linden
Linden residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Linden, New Jersey
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Union County, New Jersey
Power Plants in Union County, New Jersey
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Linden Cogen PlantAres Management (20.00%) | Linden | NJ | Natural Gas | 5,738,169 | 1,839,010,638.09 | 320.49 | ||
| Linden | NJ | Natural Gas | 4,749,276 | 1,884,604,756.25 | 396.82 | |||
Union County Resource RecoveryUnion County Utilities Auth (100.00%) | Rahway | NJ | Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste | 297,702 | 493,460,424.6 | 1,657.57 | ||
Kenilworth Energy FacilityE F Kenilworth (100.00%) | Kenilworth | NJ | Natural Gas | 166,623.69 | 72,322,212.62 | 434.05 | ||
Merck Rahway Power PlantMerck & Co Inc (100.00%) | Rahway | NJ | Natural Gas | 42,349 | 9,825,071.26 | 232 | ||
Bayway RefineryPhillips 66 (100.00%) | Linden | NJ | Waste Heat | 27,861 | ||||
Allied Beverages Elizabeth | Elizabeth | NJ | Solar | 5,659 | ||||
Jersey Gardens Phase 1Clean Focus Yield, LLC (100.00%) | Elizabeth | NJ | Solar | 3,797 | ||||
Linden Solar FarmPSEG (100.00%) | Linden | NJ | Solar | 3,723 | ||||
Overlook Medical CenterOverlook Medical Center (100.00%) | Summit | NJ | Natural Gas | 3,550 | 1,505,875.8 | 424.19 | ||
Jersey Gardens Phase 2CF Jersey Gardens Owner Two (100.00%) | Elizabeth | NJ | Solar | 3,343 | ||||
DG InfineumNextEra Energy (100.00%) | Linden | NJ | Solar | 2,645 | ||||
Murray Hill SolarConsolidated Edison Development (100.00%) | New Providence | NJ | Solar | 1,680 | ||||
Connell East LLCConnell East LLC. (100.00%) | Union County | NJ | Solar | 1,452 | ||||
BBB Corporate HeadquartersBed Bath & Beyond (100.00%) | Union County | NJ | Solar | 1,290 | ||||
PPL Renewable Energy Merck SolarEPP Renewable Energy (100.00%) | Summit | NJ | Solar | 1,128 | ||||
Plainfield One Solar LLCSunRay Power (100.00%) | Plainfield | NJ | Solar | 1,108 | ||||
Community Foodbank of NJCommunity Foodbank of NJ (100.00%) | Union County | NJ | Solar | 879 |
Union County, New Jersey Details
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis gives us a glimpse of the emissions efficiency of a county. Union County averages 3,353.27 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity use, which ranks them 2208th highest in the country out of 3230 counties for emissions efficiency. This adds up to total emissions of 1,910,743,060.52 kilograms of CO2 emissions, making the county the 163rd highest for total emissions in the US. Power generating facilities in the county primarily use Natural Gas, which accounts for 6,091,561.61 megawatt hours (or 94.35%) of the fuel types used for electricity production in the county. Taken together with Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste (2.54%) and Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste (2.08%), these three fuel sources make up 98.97% of the county electricity production. Union County has 18 electricity producing plants, which is 90th most in the country.
Providers In Each City in Union County:
- Elizabeth, New Jersey:
- PSEG: 100.00%
- Fanwood, New Jersey:
- PSEG: 100.00%
- Garwood, New Jersey:
- PSEG: 100.00%
- Kenilworth, New Jersey:
- PSEG: 100.00%
- Linden, New Jersey:
- PSEG: 100.00%
- Mountainside, New Jersey:
- PSEG: 100.00%
- New Providence, New Jersey:
- Jersey Central Power & Light: 100.00%
- Plainfield, New Jersey:
- PSEG: 100.00%
- Rahway, New Jersey:
- PSEG: 100.00%
- Roselle, New Jersey:
- PSEG: 100.00%
- Roselle Park, New Jersey:
- PSEG: 100.00%
- Summit, New Jersey:
- Jersey Central Power & Light: 100.00%
- Westfield, New Jersey:
- PSEG: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
How many power plants are located within Union County, New Jersey?
There are 18 active electricity plants located in Union County, New Jersey
How many electric companies offer service in Union County, New Jersey?
There are 56 electricity providers operating in Union County, New Jersey.
Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Union County, New Jersey?
The largest electricity supplier in Union County, New Jersey by total revenue is PSEG.
Which electricity companies offer service in Union County, New Jersey?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | PSEG | 127,216 |
| 2 | Jersey Central Power & Light | 6,883 |
| 3 | Constellation Energy | 647 |
| 4 | Direct Energy | 466 |
| 5 | Inspire Energy | 461 |
| 6 | SmartEnergy Holdings | 251 |
| 7 | Strategic Energy LLC | 202 |
| 8 | Ambit Energy | 163 |
| 9 | Clean Choice Energy | 145 |
| 10 | Stream Energy | 138 |
