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
$256highestFebruary
$128March
$127lowestApril
$156May
$149June
$152July
$173August
$157September
$145October
$155November
$130December
$127lowestCarbon Emissions
360 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
798 kWh
Trenton's energy comes from Nuclear, Natural Gas, and Solar. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 49% of Trenton's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 42%. Solar provides 9% of the energy in Trenton.
49%
Nuclear
42%
Natural Gas
9%
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
$16,201
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
9 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 |
| RLM - Residential Load Management (TOU) | TOU | 3¢ to 10¢ |
| WHS - Water Heating Storage Service (CLOSED Rate) | Fixed | 1¢ |
| RS - Residential Service | Fixed | 19¢ to 21¢ |
| 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¢ |
| RHS - Residential Heating Service | Fixed | 15¢ to 20¢ |
JCPL has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Time-of-Day Service | TOU | 6¢ to 9¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 5¢ to 11¢ |
| Residential Service for Controlled Water Heating | Fixed | 6¢ |
| Residential Geothermal & Heat Pump Service | TOU | 6¢ to 9¢ |
| Residential Service for Off-Peak Water Heating | Fixed | 5¢ |
The price to compare for JCPL is 11.34¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 798 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Energy | Term Optimized Live Brighter 6 cheapestcheapest <12 months | 12.29¢ | 6 months | Choose Plan | |
| Verde Energy | Clean Power 12 cheapest renewablecheapest 12 months | 12.89¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter 12 | 13.19¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter 18 cheapest 13+ months | 14.09¢ | 18 months | Choose Plan | |
| Constellation Energy | 12 Month Home Power Plan | 14.79¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
The price to compare for PSEG is 9.34¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 798 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verde Energy | Clean Power 12 cheapestcheapest renewablecheapest 12 months | 15.79¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Constellation Energy | 12 Month Home Power Plan | 16.49¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter 8 cheapest <12 months | 16.99¢ | 8 months | Choose Plan | |
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter 12 | 17.69¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Constellation Energy | 24 Month Home Power Plan cheapest 13+ months | 17.99¢ | 24 months | Choose Plan | |
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