WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Plainfield
New Jersey
New Jersey
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Plainfield
January
$647highestFebruary
$510March
$269April
$238May
$233lowestJune
$245July
$294August
$254September
$244October
$243November
$283December
$480Carbon Emissions
598 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,408 kWh
Plainfield's energy comes from Nuclear, Natural Gas, and Solar. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 51% of Plainfield's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 34%. Solar provides 15% of the energy in Plainfield.
51%
Nuclear
34%
Natural Gas
15%
Solar
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
484 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$21,928
Average system cost
24 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Plainfield 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 Plainfield. 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 |
| WATER HEATING STORAGE SERVICE | Fixed | 2¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE | Fixed | 6¢ to 10¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL LOAD MANAGEMENT SERVICE | TOU | 4¢ to 13¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE Time of Use | TOU | 3¢ to 22¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL HEATING SERVICE | Fixed | 4¢ to 11¢ |
The price to compare for PSEG is 13.23¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 1,408 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verde Energy | Clean Power 12 cheapestcheapest renewablecheapest 12 monthsmost popular | 21.79¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
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