WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Scotch Plains
New Jersey
New Jersey
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Scotch Plains
January
$515highestFebruary
$389March
$262April
$213May
$209lowestJune
$228July
$256August
$233September
$214October
$224November
$230December
$420Carbon Emissions
733 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,448 kWh
Scotch Plains's energy comes from Nuclear, Natural Gas, and Solar. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 52% of Scotch Plains's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 42%. Solar provides 6% of the energy in Scotch Plains.
52%
Nuclear
42%
Natural Gas
6%
Solar
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
669 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$15,306
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
9 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Scotch Plains 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 Scotch Plains. 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 SERVICE | Fixed | 9¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE | Fixed | 6¢ to 10¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL LOAD MANAGEMENT SERVICE | TOU | 5¢ to 14¢ |
| WATER HEATING STORAGE SERVICE | Fixed | 2¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL HEATING SERVICE | Fixed | 4¢ to 11¢ |
The price to compare for PSEG is 9.34¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 1,448 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter 6 cheapestcheapest <12 months | 17.89¢ | 6 months | Choose Plan | |
| Constellation Energy | 6 Month Home Power Plan | 18.19¢ | 6 months | Choose Plan | |
| Verde Energy | Clean Power 12 cheapest renewablecheapest 12 months | 18.29¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter 12 | 19.29¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Constellation Energy | 18 Month Home Power Plan cheapest 13+ months | 19.39¢ | 18 months | Choose Plan | |
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