WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Toms River

New Jersey

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The State of Electricity in Toms River

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

Average monthly bill

January

$90lowest

February

$145

March

$115

April

$120

May

$119

June

$184

July

$293highest

August

$231

September

$150

October

$131

November

$139

December

$129

Carbon Emissions

389 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

871 kWh

Where does Toms River’s electricity come from?

Toms River's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, and Solar. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 49% of Toms River's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 47%. Solar provides 5% of the energy in Toms River.

49%

Natural Gas

47%

Nuclear

5%

Solar

Solar energy in Toms River

The state of solar in Toms River

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

889 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$14,669

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

9 years

Payback period

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Net metering policies in Toms River 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.

Energy Efficiency Incentives in Toms River

incentivesavingsutility 
Room Air Conditioning (purchase)$30Jersey Central Power & LightSee Details
Clothes Washers$75Jersey Central Power & LightSee Details
Refrigerators (purchase)$50Jersey Central Power & LightSee Details
Air-Source Heat Pump - Single Package$600 - $1,000Jersey Central Power & LightSee Details
Central Air Conditioning - Split Systems$325 - $500Jersey Central Power & LightSee Details
Smart Thermostats$100Jersey Central Power & LightSee Details
Central Air Conditioning - Single Package$325 - $500Jersey Central Power & LightSee Details
Clothes Dryers$100Jersey Central Power & LightSee Details
Ductless Heat Pump (mini & multi split) Systems$400Jersey Central Power & LightSee Details
Refrigerators (purchase)$75Jersey Central Power & LightSee Details
Smart Thermostats$100Jersey Central Power & LightSee Details
Ductless Air Conditioning (mini & multi split) Systems – AC only$500Jersey Central Power & LightSee Details
Clothes Dryers$300Jersey Central Power & LightSee Details
Clothes Washers$50Jersey Central Power & LightSee Details
Air-Source Heat Pump - Split Systems$600 - $1,000Jersey Central Power & LightSee Details
Light BulbsVariesJersey Central Power & LightSee Details

Electricity Providers in Toms River

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

Utilities in Toms River

JCPL

JCPL Rates

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

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Residential TOD ServiceTOU4¢ to 7¢
Residential ServiceFixed3¢ to 8¢
Residential ServiceFixed11¢ to 17¢
Residential TOD ServiceTOU10¢ to 18¢
Residential Service for Off-Peak Water HeatingFixed
Residential Service for Off-Peak Water HeatingFixed23¢ to 23¢
Residential Service for Controlled Water HeatingFixed
Residential Service for Controlled Water HeatingFixed12¢ to 12¢
Residential Geothermal and Heat Pump ServiceTOU3¢ to 6¢
Residential Geothermal and Heat Pump ServiceTOU10¢ to 18¢

JCPL Electricity Plans in Toms River

The price to compare for JCPL is 9.95¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 871 kWh per month.Update usage.

ProviderPlanRate Per kWhPlan Length
Direct Energy

Term Optimized Live Brighter 9

cheapestcheapest <12 months
10.49¢9 monthsChoose Plan
Direct Energy

Live Brighter™ 12

cheapest 12 months
10.89¢12 monthsChoose Plan
Direct Energy

Live Brighter™ 18

cheapest 13+ months
11.29¢18 monthsChoose Plan
Verde Energy

Clean Power 12

cheapest renewable
11.99¢12 monthsChoose Plan
Energy Harbor

Safe Harbor 10

11.99¢10 monthsChoose Plan
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