WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Watchung
New Jersey
New Jersey
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Watchung
January
$297highestFebruary
$165March
$158lowestApril
$202May
$213June
$235July
$256August
$232September
$208October
$217November
$160December
$173Carbon Emissions
480 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,065 kWh
Watchung's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, and Solar. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 54% of Watchung's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 39%. Solar provides 7% of the energy in Watchung.
54%
Natural Gas
39%
Nuclear
7%
Solar
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
773 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$15,141
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
9 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Watchung 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 Watchung. 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 |
| WATER HEATING STORAGE SERVICE | Fixed | 2¢ |
| WATER HEATING SERVICE | Fixed | 9¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL LOAD MANAGEMENT SERVICE | TOU | 5¢ to 14¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL HEATING SERVICE | Fixed | 4¢ to 11¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE | Fixed | 6¢ to 10¢ |
The price to compare for PSEG is 9.34¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 1,065 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter Gift Card 12 cheapestcheapest 12 months | 12.59¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Verde Energy | Clean Power 12 cheapest renewable | 16.59¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Constellation Energy | 12 Month Home Power Plan | 16.99¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter 6 cheapest <12 months | 17.29¢ | 6 months | Choose Plan | |
| Constellation Energy | 24 Month Home Power Plan cheapest 13+ months | 17.99¢ | 24 months | Choose Plan | |
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