WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Rutherford
New Jersey
New Jersey
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Rutherford
January
$166February
$147March
$141April
$130May
$120lowestJune
$186July
$302highestAugust
$233September
$165October
$129November
$136December
$149Carbon Emissions
416 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
930 kWh
Rutherford's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, and Solar. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 50% of Rutherford's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 45%. Solar provides 5% of the energy in Rutherford.
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.
507 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$16,530
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Rutherford 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 Rutherford. 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 |
| RS - Residential Service | Fixed | 5¢ to 6¢ |
| RLM - Residential Load Management (TOU) | TOU | 10¢ to 33¢ |
| RHS - Residential Heating Service | Fixed | 3¢ to 7¢ |
| WHS - Water Heating Storage Service (CLOSED Rate) | Fixed | 1¢ to 7¢ |
| RLM - Residential Load Management (TOU) | TOU | 3¢ to 10¢ |
| WHS - Water Heating Storage Service (CLOSED Rate) | Fixed | 1¢ |
| RHS - Residential Heating Service | Fixed | 15¢ to 20¢ |
| RS - Residential Service | Fixed | 19¢ to 21¢ |
The price to compare for PSEG is 8.05¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 930 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 | |
| Constellation Energy | 12 Month Home Power Plan | 15.99¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Energy Harbor | Safe Harbor 10 cheapest <12 months | 16.59¢ | 10 months | Choose Plan | |
| Constellation Energy | 24 Month Home Power Plan cheapest 13+ months | 16.79¢ | 24 months | Choose Plan | |
| Tomorrow Energy | Earth Care 12 | 16.94¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
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