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Electricity in
Highlands

New Jersey

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The State of Electricity in Highlands

Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Highlands

Average monthly bill

January

$190highest

February

$129

March

$127lowest

April

$151

May

$150

June

$151

July

$170

August

$156

September

$145

October

$154

November

$131

December

$137

Carbon Emissions

347 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

770 kWh

Where does Highlands’s electricity come from?

Highlands's energy comes from Nuclear, Natural Gas, and Solar. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 49% of Highlands's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 42%. Solar provides 9% of the energy in Highlands.

49%

Nuclear

42%

Natural Gas

9%

Solar

Solar energy in Highlands

The state of solar in Highlands

Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.

551 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$13,858

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

9 years

Payback period

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Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Highlands can help solar panel owners save money and reduce their carbon footprint. When your solar panels generate more electricity than you use, you can send the excess back to the grid and receive credit on your next bill. Just something to keep in mind when considering solar panels.

Electricity Providers in Highlands

There are a variety of electricity plans available to residents of Highlands. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:

Utilities in Highlands

JCPL

JCPL Rates

JCPL has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Residential Service for Off-Peak Water HeatingFixed
Residential Time-of-Day ServiceTOU6¢ to 9¢
Residential Geothermal & Heat Pump ServiceTOU6¢ to 9¢
Residential Service for Controlled Water HeatingFixed
Residential ServiceFixed5¢ to 11¢

JCPL Electricity Plans in Highlands

The price to compare for JCPL is 11.34¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 770 kWh per month.Update usage.

ProviderPlanRate Per kWhPlan Length
Direct Energy

Term Optimized Live Brighter 6

cheapestcheapest <12 months
12.29¢6 monthsChoose Plan
Verde Energy

Clean Power 12

cheapest renewablecheapest 12 months
12.89¢12 monthsChoose Plan
Direct Energy

Live Brighter 12

13.19¢12 monthsChoose Plan
Direct Energy

Live Brighter 18

cheapest 13+ months
14.09¢18 monthsChoose Plan
Constellation Energy

12 Month Home Power Plan

14.79¢12 monthsChoose Plan
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