Rates by state / New Jersey / Jersey Central Power & Lt Co
Investor Owned · 1,047,687 residential customers
Jersey Central Power & Lt Co electricity rates
Residential customers paid an average of 18.4¢ per kWh in 2025, 23% below the New Jersey average of 23.8¢ for the latest 12 months.
Average rate
18.4¢/kWh
2025, all residential revenue ÷ kWh
Average bill
$145/mo
At 790 kWh a month
1-year change
+17.5%
5 years: +43.1%
Average rate by year
202012.8¢
202113.2¢
202213.6¢
202314.0¢
202415.7¢
202518.4¢
Jersey Central Power & Lt Co bill at different usage levels
Estimated monthly bill at Jersey Central Power & Lt Co's 2025 average rate of 18.4¢ per kWh. Actual bills vary with your plan, fixed charges and taxes.
| Monthly use | Jersey Central Power & Lt Co | New Jersey average |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $92 | $119 |
| 750 kWh (about average here) | $138 | $178 |
| 1,000 kWh | $184 | $238 |
| 1,500 kWh | $276 | $357 |
| 2,000 kWh | $368 | $476 |
Other utilities in New Jersey
| Utility | Customers | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Public Service Elec & Gas Co | 2,072,339 | 25.0¢ |
| Atlantic City Electric Co | 509,015 | 25.8¢ |
| Rockland Electric Co | 66,678 | 23.2¢ |
| IDT Energy, Inc. | 42,845 | 18.4¢ |
| SmartEnergy Holdings, LLC | 33,223 | 28.4¢ |
| City of Vineland - (NJ) | 22,866 | 18.6¢ |
| Reliant Energy Northeast LLC | 20,329 | 24.1¢ |
| Inspire Energy Holdings, LLC | 17,586 | 27.1¢ |
Jersey Central Power & Lt Co: common questions
- How much does Jersey Central Power & Lt Co charge per kWh?
- Jersey Central Power & Lt Co residential customers paid an average of 18.4¢ per kWh in 2025, counting all charges, according to EIA Form 861 data.
- What is the average Jersey Central Power & Lt Co electric bill?
- The average Jersey Central Power & Lt Co household used 790 kWh a month in 2025, which works out to about $145 a month at the average rate.
- Is Jersey Central Power & Lt Co cheaper than other utilities in New Jersey?
- Jersey Central Power & Lt Co's average rate is 23% below the New Jersey average of 23.8¢. 3 of 67 utilities in New Jersey have a lower average rate.
- Did Jersey Central Power & Lt Co raise rates?
- Jersey Central Power & Lt Co's average residential rate changed +17.5% from 2024 to 2025 and +43.1% since 2020.
- Is my Jersey Central Power & Lt Co bill too high?
- Enter the kWh and amount from your bill in the free bill check on AverageElectricBill.com. It compares your use with similar New Jersey homes and your rate with Jersey Central Power & Lt Co's average.
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Check my billSource: U.S. EIA Form EIA-861, 2025 final data.