WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Toms River
New Jersey
New Jersey
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Toms River
January
$83lowestFebruary
$134March
$106April
$111May
$110June
$170July
$271highestAugust
$213September
$138October
$121November
$129December
$119Carbon Emissions
389 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
871 kWh
Toms River's energy comes from Nuclear, Natural Gas, and Solar. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 48% of Toms River's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 46%. Solar provides 6% of the energy in Toms River.
48%
Nuclear
46%
Natural Gas
6%
Solar
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
889 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$14,669
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
9 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in 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.
| incentive | savings | utility | |
| Refrigerators (purchase) | $50 | Jersey Central Power & Light | See Details |
| Central Air Conditioning - Split Systems | $325 - $500 | Jersey Central Power & Light | See Details |
| Ductless Heat Pump (mini & multi split) Systems | $400 | Jersey Central Power & Light | See Details |
| Light Bulbs | Varies | Jersey Central Power & Light | See Details |
| Central Air Conditioning - Single Package | $325 - $500 | Jersey Central Power & Light | See Details |
| Air-Source Heat Pump - Single Package | $600 - $1,000 | Jersey Central Power & Light | See Details |
| Clothes Washers | $50 | Jersey Central Power & Light | See Details |
| Smart Thermostats | $100 | Jersey Central Power & Light | See Details |
| Refrigerators (purchase) | $75 | Jersey Central Power & Light | See Details |
| Clothes Dryers | $100 | Jersey Central Power & Light | See Details |
| Room Air Conditioning (purchase) | $30 | Jersey Central Power & Light | See Details |
| Smart Thermostats | $100 | Jersey Central Power & Light | See Details |
| Clothes Washers | $75 | Jersey Central Power & Light | See Details |
| Ductless Air Conditioning (mini & multi split) Systems – AC only | $500 | Jersey Central Power & Light | See Details |
| Clothes Dryers | $300 | Jersey Central Power & Light | See Details |
| Air-Source Heat Pump - Split Systems | $600 - $1,000 | Jersey Central Power & Light | See Details |
There are a variety of electricity plans available to residents of 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 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 TOD Service | TOU | 4¢ to 7¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 11¢ to 17¢ |
| Residential Geothermal and Heat Pump Service | TOU | 3¢ to 6¢ |
| Residential Service for Off-Peak Water Heating | Fixed | 3¢ |
| Residential Service for Off-Peak Water Heating | Fixed | 23¢ to 23¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 3¢ to 8¢ |
| Residential Service for Controlled Water Heating | Fixed | 4¢ |
The price to compare for JCPL is 9.32¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 871 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter™ 12 cheapestcheapest 12 months | 10.79¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Verde Energy | Clean Power 12 cheapest renewable | 11.29¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Energy Harbor | Safe Harbor 18 cheapest 13+ months | 11.59¢ | 18 months | Choose Plan | |
| Energy Harbor | Safe Harbor 24 | 11.89¢ | 24 months | Choose Plan | |
| Energy Harbor | Safe Harbor 32 | 11.98¢ | 32 months | Choose Plan | |
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