WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Somerville
New Jersey
New Jersey
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Somerville
January
$390highestFebruary
$308March
$225April
$182May
$180lowestJune
$192July
$215August
$196September
$182October
$196November
$194December
$347Carbon Emissions
600 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,187 kWh
Somerville's energy comes from Nuclear, Natural Gas, Solar, and Petroleum. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 54% of Somerville's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 37%. Solar provides 7% of the energy in Somerville. Petroleum provides 2% of the energy in Somerville.
54%
Nuclear
37%
Natural Gas
7%
Solar
2%
Petroleum
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
592 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$15,597
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Somerville 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 Somerville. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:
JCPL has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Geothermal & Heat Pump Service | TOU | 6¢ to 9¢ |
| Residential Service for Controlled Water Heating | Fixed | 6¢ |
| Residential Time-of-Day Service | TOU | 6¢ to 9¢ |
| Residential Service for Off-Peak Water Heating | Fixed | 5¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 5¢ to 11¢ |
The price to compare for JCPL is 11.88¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 1,187 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verde Energy | Clean Power 12 cheapestcheapest renewablecheapest 12 months | 14.79¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Constellation Energy | 6 Month Home Power Plan cheapest <12 months | 15.49¢ | 6 months | Choose Plan | |
| Constellation Energy | 18 Month Home Power Plan cheapest 13+ months | 16.59¢ | 18 months | Choose Plan | |
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