WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Jersey City
New Jersey
New Jersey
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Jersey City
January
$109lowestFebruary
$142March
$109lowestApril
$114May
$120June
$175July
$302highestAugust
$261September
$154October
$139November
$135December
$123Carbon Emissions
390 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
873 kWh
Jersey City's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, and Solar. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 50% of Jersey City's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 45%. Solar provides 5% of the energy in Jersey City.
50%
Natural Gas
45%
Nuclear
5%
Solar
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
655 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$14,845
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
9 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Jersey City 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.
There are a variety of electricity plans available to residents of Jersey City. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:
PSEG has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| RHS - Residential Heating Service | Fixed | 3¢ to 7¢ |
| WHS - Water Heating Storage Service (CLOSED Rate) | Fixed | 1¢ |
| RS - Residential Service | Fixed | 5¢ to 6¢ |
| RHS - Residential Heating Service | Fixed | 15¢ to 20¢ |
| WHS - Water Heating Storage Service (CLOSED Rate) | Fixed | 1¢ to 7¢ |
| RLM - Residential Load Management (TOU) | TOU | 10¢ to 33¢ |
| RS - Residential Service | Fixed | 19¢ to 21¢ |
| RLM - Residential Load Management (TOU) | TOU | 3¢ to 10¢ |
The price to compare for PSEG is 8.05¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 873 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verde Energy | Clean Power 12 cheapestcheapest renewablecheapest 12 months | 14.39¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Direct Energy | Term Optimized Live Brighter 9 cheapest <12 months | 15.29¢ | 9 months | Choose Plan | |
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter™ 12 | 15.69¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Constellation Energy | 12 Month Home Power Plan | 15.99¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter™ 18 cheapest 13+ months | 16.09¢ | 18 months | Choose Plan | |
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