WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
South Amboy
New Jersey
New Jersey
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in South Amboy
January
$191highestFebruary
$129March
$128lowestApril
$157May
$149June
$164July
$173August
$156September
$144October
$153November
$132December
$138Carbon Emissions
352 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
780 kWh
South Amboy's energy comes from Nuclear, Natural Gas, and Solar. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 49% of South Amboy's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 42%. Solar provides 9% of the energy in South Amboy.
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.
606 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$15,515
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in South Amboy 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 South Amboy. 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 Geothermal & Heat Pump Service | TOU | 6¢ to 9¢ |
| Residential Time-of-Day Service | TOU | 6¢ to 9¢ |
| Residential Service for Off-Peak Water Heating | Fixed | 5¢ |
| Residential Service for Controlled Water Heating | Fixed | 6¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 5¢ to 11¢ |
The price to compare for JCPL is 11.34¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 780 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 | |
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