Jersey Central Power & Light (JCPL) is an electric utility company that primarily serves customers in the state of New Jersey. It is a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp., a publicly traded energy company headquartered in Akron, Ohio. JCPL serves over 1.1 million customers in 13 counties in New Jersey, including Monmouth, Ocean, and Morris counties. The company operates a diverse portfolio of power plants, including nuclear, coal, natural gas, and renewable energy sources such as wind and solar. JCPL is also responsible for the transmission and distribution of electricity to its customers, ensuring that homes and businesses receive a reliable and consistent supply of energy. In addition, the company has implemented various energy efficiency programs to help customers reduce their energy usage and costs.
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JCPL's energy comes from natural gas, solar, and biomass. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 91% of JCPL's energy. Solar is the second largest source, making up 8%. Biomass provides 2% of JCPL's electricity.
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The average electricity rate for JCPL customers is 13.19 cents/kWh. JCPL has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
Residential Service for Off-Peak Water Heating | Fixed | 23¢ to 23¢ |
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 | 3¢ |
Residential TOD Service | TOU | 10¢ to 18¢ |
Residential Service for Controlled Water Heating | Fixed | 4¢ |
Residential Service | Fixed | 3¢ to 8¢ |
Residential TOD Service | TOU | 4¢ to 7¢ |
Residential Service | Fixed | 11¢ to 17¢ |
Residential Geothermal and Heat Pump Service | TOU | 3¢ to 6¢ |
The price to compare for JCPL is 9.46¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 1,150 kWh per month.Update usage.
Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
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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 |
In 2021, the average JCPL customer lost electricity for 2 times for about 184 minutes each. In total, the average JCPL customer had their electricity out for about 348 minutes during the whole year.
JCPL can help you upgrade appliances and smart devices in your home.
incentive | savings | utility | |
Clothes Dryers | $300 | Jersey Central Power & Light | See Details |
Air-Source Heat Pump - Split Systems | $600 - $1,000 | 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 |
Air-Source Heat Pump - Single Package | $600 - $1,000 | 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 |
Smart Thermostats | $100 | Jersey Central Power & Light | See Details |
Clothes Dryers | $100 | Jersey Central Power & Light | See Details |
Refrigerators (purchase) | $75 | Jersey Central Power & Light | See Details |
Room Air Conditioning (purchase) | $30 | Jersey Central Power & Light | See Details |
Refrigerators (purchase) | $50 | Jersey Central Power & Light | See Details |
Ductless Heat Pump (mini & multi split) Systems | $400 | 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 |
Generally credited to customer's next bill at retail rate; excess reconciled annually at avoided-cost rate
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