WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
South Toms River
New Jersey
New Jersey
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in South Toms River
January
$94lowestFebruary
$152March
$120April
$126May
$125June
$193July
$307highestAugust
$242September
$157October
$137November
$146December
$135Carbon Emissions
389 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
871 kWh
South Toms River's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, and Solar. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 55% of South Toms River's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 35%. Solar provides 10% of the energy in South Toms River.
55%
Natural Gas
35%
Nuclear
10%
Solar
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
878 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$14,560
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
9 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in South Toms River 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 Toms River. 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 Service | Fixed | 3¢ to 8¢ |
| Residential TOD Service | TOU | 10¢ to 18¢ |
| Residential Service for Controlled Water Heating | Fixed | 12¢ to 12¢ |
| Residential Geothermal and Heat Pump Service | TOU | 10¢ to 18¢ |
| Residential Service for Off-Peak Water Heating | Fixed | 23¢ to 23¢ |
| Residential Geothermal and Heat Pump Service | TOU | 3¢ to 6¢ |
| Residential Service for Controlled Water Heating | Fixed | 4¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 11¢ to 17¢ |
| Residential Service for Off-Peak Water Heating | Fixed | 3¢ |
| Residential TOD Service | TOU | 4¢ to 7¢ |
The price to compare for JCPL is 11.15¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 871 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verde Energy | Clean Power 12 cheapestcheapest renewablecheapest 12 months | 11.89¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter 10 cheapest <12 months | 12.19¢ | 10 months | Choose Plan | |
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter 12 | 12.39¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Constellation Energy | 12 Month Home Power Plan | 12.69¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Tomorrow Energy | Earth Care 12 | 13.06¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
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