New Jersey
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Chatham
January
$90lowestFebruary
$96March
$116April
$113May
$118June
$204July
$298highestAugust
$264September
$152October
$126November
$133December
$126Carbon Emissions
386 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
863 kWh
Chatham's energy comes from Nuclear, Natural Gas, and Solar. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 50% of Chatham's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 44%. Solar provides 7% of the energy in Chatham.
50%
Nuclear
44%
Natural Gas
7%
Solar
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
478 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$15,270
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Chatham 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.
incentive | savings | utility | |
Room Air Conditioning (purchase) | $30 | Jersey Central Power & Light | See Details |
Clothes Dryers | $100 | Jersey Central Power & Light | See Details |
Clothes Dryers | $300 | Jersey Central Power & Light | See Details |
Ductless Air Conditioning (mini & multi split) Systems – AC only | $500 | Jersey Central Power & Light | See Details |
Central Air Conditioning - Split Systems | $325 - $500 | Jersey Central Power & Light | See Details |
Light Bulbs | Varies | Jersey Central Power & Light | See Details |
Refrigerators (purchase) | $50 | Jersey Central Power & Light | See Details |
Refrigerators (purchase) | $75 | Jersey Central Power & Light | See Details |
Central Air Conditioning - Single Package | $325 - $500 | Jersey Central Power & Light | See Details |
Clothes Washers | $50 | Jersey Central Power & Light | See Details |
Clothes Washers | $75 | Jersey Central Power & Light | See Details |
Ductless Heat Pump (mini & multi split) Systems | $400 | Jersey Central Power & Light | See Details |
Smart Thermostats | $100 | Jersey Central Power & Light | See Details |
Air-Source Heat Pump - Split Systems | $600 - $1,000 | Jersey Central Power & Light | See Details |
Air-Source Heat Pump - Single Package | $600 - $1,000 | Jersey Central Power & Light | See Details |
Smart Thermostats | $100 | Jersey Central Power & Light | See Details |
There are a variety of electricity plans available to residents of Chatham. 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 TOD Service | TOU | 10¢ to 18¢ |
Residential Service for Off-Peak Water Heating | Fixed | 23¢ to 23¢ |
Residential Service for Controlled Water Heating | Fixed | 4¢ |
Residential Service for Off-Peak Water Heating | Fixed | 3¢ |
Residential Service for Controlled Water Heating | Fixed | 12¢ to 12¢ |
Residential TOD Service | TOU | 4¢ to 7¢ |
Residential Service | Fixed | 3¢ to 8¢ |
Residential Service | Fixed | 11¢ to 17¢ |
Residential Geothermal and Heat Pump Service | TOU | 3¢ to 6¢ |
Residential Geothermal and Heat Pump Service | TOU | 10¢ to 18¢ |
The price to compare for JCPL is 9.95¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 863 kWh per month.Update usage.
Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
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Direct Energy | Live Brighter™ 9 cheapestcheapest <12 months | 11.09¢ | 9 months | Choose Plan | |
Direct Energy | Live Brighter™ 12 cheapest 12 months | 11.19¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
Verde Energy | Clean Power 12 cheapest renewable | 11.59¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
Direct Energy | Live Brighter™ 18 cheapest 13+ months | 11.69¢ | 18 months | Choose Plan | |
Energy Harbor | Safe Harbor 10 | 11.99¢ | 10 months | Choose Plan |
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