WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Trenton
New Jersey
New Jersey
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Trenton
January
$520highestFebruary
$465March
$247April
$205May
$202June
$211July
$229August
$228September
$201lowestOctober
$213November
$266December
$446Carbon Emissions
418 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,227 kWh
Trenton's energy comes from Nuclear, Natural Gas, and Solar. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 51% of Trenton's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 34%. Solar provides 15% of the energy in Trenton.
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.
426 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$23,144
Average system cost
28 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Trenton 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 Trenton. 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 |
| RESIDENTIAL LOAD MANAGEMENT SERVICE | TOU | 4¢ to 13¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE Time of Use | TOU | 3¢ to 22¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL HEATING SERVICE | Fixed | 4¢ to 11¢ |
| WATER HEATING STORAGE SERVICE | Fixed | 2¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE | Fixed | 6¢ to 10¢ |
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 Off-Peak Water Heating | TOU | 5¢ to 11¢ |
| Residential Service for Controlled Water Heating | TOU | 5¢ to 11¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 5¢ to 11¢ |
| Residential Time-of-Day Service | TOU | 6¢ to 9¢ |
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