Rates by state / New Jersey
Residential electricity · updated July 2026
Average electric bill in New Jersey
The average New Jersey home paid 23.8¢ per kWh and about $158 a month over the 12 months to July 2026, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration data. That rate is 32% above the U.S. average of 18.0¢, the 12th highest of 50 states and D.C.
Average rate
23.8¢/kWh
12 months to Jul 2026. Latest month 25.2¢.
Average bill
$158/mo
Average use × average rate
Average use
664kWh/mo
Per residential customer
1-year change
+12.2%
5 years: +46.2%
New Jersey electric bills by month
What the average residential customer actually paid each month: total residential revenue ÷ customers. Source: EIA.
| Month | Avg use | Avg rate | Avg bill |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | 1,036 kWh | 25.2¢ | $261 |
| June 2026 | 831 kWh | 24.9¢ | $207 |
| May 2026 | 546 kWh | 23.3¢ | $127 |
| April 2026 | 469 kWh | 23.5¢ | $110 |
| March 2026 | 547 kWh | 23.5¢ | $129 |
| February 2026 | 635 kWh | 23.1¢ | $147 |
| January 2026 | 753 kWh | 23.1¢ | $174 |
| December 2025 | 699 kWh | 23.0¢ | $161 |
| November 2025 | 516 kWh | 22.7¢ | $117 |
| October 2025 | 482 kWh | 22.6¢ | $109 |
| September 2025 | 618 kWh | 23.4¢ | $145 |
| August 2025 | 835 kWh | 24.9¢ | $208 |
Typical bill by home size in New Jersey
Monthly use of typical homes, all household sizes, priced at New Jersey's average rate of 23.8¢. Source: EIA RECS 2020 and EIA retail sales.
| Home size | Typical use | Most homes | Typical bill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 1,000 sq ft | 358 kWh | 225–560 kWh | $85 |
| 1,000–1,499 sq ft | 538 kWh | 366–790 kWh | $128 |
| 1,500–1,999 sq ft | 667 kWh | 457–956 kWh | $159 |
| 2,000–2,999 sq ft | 794 kWh | 562–1,120 kWh | $189 |
| 3,000+ sq ft | 990 kWh | 721–1,399 kWh | $235 |
Summer and winter months run higher than these yearly averages. Check your own bill to compare a specific month.
Apartment electric bills in New Jersey · Electric bill for one person in New Jersey
What uses the most electricity in New Jersey homes
Average yearly use by purpose for New Jersey homes, priced at 23.8¢ per kWh. Source: EIA RECS 2020 (456 surveyed homes).
UsekWh / yr≈ $ / mo
Air conditioning1,926 (23%)$38
Everything else plugged in1,644 (20%)$33
Refrigerators and freezers931 (11%)$18
Space heating756 (9%)$15
Lighting637 (8%)$13
TVs and electronics605 (7%)$12
Water heating575 (7%)$11
Fans and dehumidifiers427 (5%)$8
Washer and dryer268 (3%)$5
Cooking and dishwasher264 (3%)$5
Pool and hot tub253 (3%)$5
EV charging17 (0%)$0
- 16% of New Jersey homes heat mainly with electricity. They use about 7,202 kWh a year, against 8,517 kWh in homes heated another way.
- Homes with a pool or hot tub use about 2,767 kWh a year on it, roughly $55 a month.
Monthly rate, last 5 years
Monthly prices swing with the season because fixed charges are spread over fewer or more kWh.
How much electricity New Jersey homes use
Electricity rates by utility in New Jersey
Average residential revenue per kWh in 2025, largest 25 of 67 by customers. Source: EIA-861.
| Utility | Customers | Rate | Avg use / mo | 1-yr change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Service Elec & Gas Co | 2,072,339 | 25.0¢ | 559 kWh | +22.6% |
| Jersey Central Power & Lt Co | 1,047,687 | 18.4¢ | 790 kWh | +17.5% |
| Atlantic City Electric Co | 509,015 | 25.8¢ | 636 kWh | +10.4% |
| Rockland Electric Co | 66,678 | 23.2¢ | 906 kWh | +10.5% |
| IDT Energy, Inc. | 42,845 | 18.4¢* | 852 kWh | +1.2% |
| SmartEnergy Holdings, LLC | 33,223 | 28.4¢* | 405 kWh | +6.5% |
| City of Vineland - (NJ) | 22,866 | 18.6¢ | 746 kWh | +4.0% |
| Reliant Energy Northeast LLC | 20,329 | 24.1¢* | 661 kWh | +8.7% |
| Inspire Energy Holdings, LLC | 17,586 | 27.1¢* | 623 kWh | +2.7% |
| Palmco Power NJ, LLC | 11,809 | 30.8¢* | 361 kWh | +6.1% |
| Constellation NewEnergy, Inc | 9,513 | 20.2¢* | 695 kWh | +11.5% |
| CleanChoice Energy, Inc. | 9,134 | 32.7¢* | 581 kWh | +18.2% |
| Direct Energy Services | 6,882 | 22.7¢* | 714 kWh | +9.6% |
| Viridian Energy PA LLC | 6,147 | 24.3¢* | 718 kWh | +3.5% |
| Verde Energy USA | 5,600 | 28.1¢* | 643 kWh | -5.9% |
| Respond Power LLC | 5,412 | 26.0¢* | 476 kWh | +11.0% |
| Residents Energy, LLC | 5,109 | 26.1¢* | 516 kWh | +10.4% |
| Ambit Energy Holdings, LLC | 4,818 | 23.1¢* | 820 kWh | +7.0% |
| Stream Energy New Jersey, LLC | 4,525 | 25.4¢* | 664 kWh | +2.6% |
| North American Power and Gas, LLC | 3,631 | 23.8¢* | 823 kWh | +2.7% |
| Nordic Energy Services, LLC | 3,269 | 26.5¢* | 382 kWh | +21.4% |
| Energy Plus Holdings LLC | 3,247 | 25.3¢* | 668 kWh | +2.6% |
| Energy Services Providers, Inc | 3,206 | 24.6¢* | 479 kWh | +5.8% |
| MPower Energy NJ LLC | 3,181 | 26.9¢* | 385 kWh | +4.4% |
| Think Energy, LLC | 2,950 | 19.8¢* | 1,097 kWh | +17.3% |
* Energy supplier: rate adds the state's average delivery charge, so it's an estimate.
All 67 utilities in New Jersey
- Median Energy Corp. 28.9¢
- XOOM Energy New Jersey, LLC 24.1¢
- Spring Energy RRH LLC 24.8¢
- National Gas & Electric, LLC 26.7¢
- SunSea Energy, LLC 38.5¢
- American Power & Gas 28.4¢
- Pure Energy USA, LLC 42.0¢
- Clearview Electric Inc. 31.4¢
- SFE Energy NJ, Inc. 21.8¢
- South Bay Energy Corp. 30.4¢
- Great American Gas & Electric, LLC 21.5¢
- Rushmore Energy, LLC 23.6¢
- Discount Power Inc - (CT) 28.8¢
- Green Mountain Energy Company 25.0¢
- Just Energy Solutions Inc. 23.9¢
- Choice Energy, LLC 25.3¢
- Eligo Energy, LLC 22.2¢
- AP Holdings LLC 22.7¢
- Alpha Gas and Electric, LLC 23.2¢
- Atlantic Energy LLC 39.9¢
- EcoPlus Power, LLC 18.3¢
- Retail Energy Solutions, LLC 24.1¢
- Titan Gas LLC 23.8¢
- RPA Energy, Inc. 35.5¢
- Pay Less Energy LLC 33.0¢
- New Wave Energy Corporation 20.4¢
- TriEagle Energy, L.P. 22.3¢
- NextEra Energy Services, LLC 23.7¢
- ENGIE Power & Gas LLC 27.0¢
- Harborside Energy, LLC 29.5¢
- Vista Energy Marketing, L.P. 26.2¢
- Tomorrow Energy Corp. 30.9¢
- Greenlight Energy Inc. 28.2¢
- Town Square Energy East, LLC 21.0¢
- Polaris Power Services LLC 18.0¢
- All American Power and Gas, LLC 43.4¢
- Spartacus Energy Services LLC 31.1¢
- Power UP Energy, LLC 40.4¢
- AEP Energy 18.9¢
- Energy Harbor Corp. 16.4¢
- First Point Power, LLC 22.4¢
- Approved Energy II, LLC 19.7¢
New Jersey electricity: common questions
- What is the average electric bill in New Jersey?
- The average New Jersey household pays about $158 a month for electricity, based on 664 kWh of use at 23.8¢ per kWh over the 12 months to July 2026 (U.S. Energy Information Administration data).
- How much does electricity cost per kWh in New Jersey?
- Residential electricity in New Jersey averaged 23.8¢ per kWh over the 12 months to July 2026, and 25.2¢ in July 2026 alone. That is 32% above the U.S. average of 18.0¢, the 12th highest of the 50 states and D.C. These averages spread fixed service charges and surcharges over each kWh. Sales taxes added to bills may not be included.
- When are electric bills highest in New Jersey?
- In the last 12 months, the average New Jersey bill peaked in July 2026 at $261 and was lowest in October 2025 at $109.
- How much electricity does a 1,500–1,999 sq ft home use in New Jersey?
- A typical New Jersey home of 1,500–1,999 square feet uses about 667 kWh a month, and most use between 457 and 956 kWh. At the state's average rate that is roughly $159 a month. Based on EIA's Residential Energy Consumption Survey (RECS 2020).
- Are electricity rates going up in New Jersey?
- New Jersey's average residential rate changed +12.2% compared with the previous 12 months and +46.2% over five years.
- What uses the most electricity in New Jersey homes?
- In a typical New Jersey home, air conditioning uses the most electricity (about 1,926 kWh a year, 23% of the total), followed by everything else plugged in (20%) and refrigerators and freezers (11%). Homes heated with electricity use about 7,202 kWh a year, compared with 8,517 kWh for homes heated another way. Source: EIA RECS 2020.
- How do I know if my New Jersey electric bill is too high?
- Compare two things: how many kWh you used against similar homes, and what you paid per kWh against the state average. The free bill check on AverageElectricBill.com does both from the numbers on your bill, adjusting for the month and your home's size.
States with similar rates
- Alaska 26.9¢
- New Hampshire 26.7¢
- District of Columbia 24.2¢
- Vermont 23.8¢
- Maryland 22.1¢
- Michigan 21.1¢