JCPL Electricity Rates and Plans

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.

Phone

Phone

1-800-662-3115

Website

Website

firstenergycorp.com

JCPL Energy Sources

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.

90%

Natural Gas

8%

Solar

2%

Biomass

JCPL Rates

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 NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Residential Service for Off-Peak Water HeatingFixed23¢ to 23¢
Residential Service for Controlled Water HeatingFixed12¢ to 12¢
Residential Geothermal and Heat Pump ServiceTOU10¢ to 18¢
Residential Service for Off-Peak Water HeatingFixed3¢
Residential TOD ServiceTOU10¢ to 18¢
Residential Service for Controlled Water HeatingFixed4¢
Residential ServiceFixed3¢ to 8¢
Residential TOD ServiceTOU4¢ to 7¢
Residential ServiceFixed11¢ to 17¢
Residential Geothermal and Heat Pump ServiceTOU3¢ to 6¢

JCPL Electricity Plans

The price to compare for JCPL is 9.46¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 1,150 kWh per month.Update usage.

ProviderPlanRate Per kWhPlan Length
Direct Energy

Live Brighter™ 12

cheapestcheapest 12 months
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10.79¢12 monthsChoose Plan
Verde Energy

Clean Power 12

cheapest renewable
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11.29¢12 monthsChoose Plan
Energy Harbor

Safe Harbor 18

cheapest 13+ months
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11.59¢18 monthsChoose Plan
Energy Harbor

Safe Harbor 24

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11.89¢24 monthsChoose Plan
Energy Harbor

Safe Harbor 32

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11.98¢32 monthsChoose Plan

JCPL Reliability

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 Incentives

JCPL can help you upgrade appliances and smart devices in your home.

incentivesavingsutility 
Clothes Dryers$300Jersey Central Power & LightSee Details
Air-Source Heat Pump - Split Systems$600 - $1,000Jersey Central Power & LightSee Details
Smart Thermostats$100Jersey Central Power & LightSee Details
Clothes Washers$75Jersey Central Power & LightSee Details
Ductless Air Conditioning (mini & multi split) Systems – AC only$500Jersey Central Power & LightSee Details
Air-Source Heat Pump - Single Package$600 - $1,000Jersey Central Power & LightSee Details
Central Air Conditioning - Single Package$325 - $500Jersey Central Power & LightSee Details
Clothes Washers$50Jersey Central Power & LightSee Details
Smart Thermostats$100Jersey Central Power & LightSee Details
Clothes Dryers$100Jersey Central Power & LightSee Details
Refrigerators (purchase)$75Jersey Central Power & LightSee Details
Room Air Conditioning (purchase)$30Jersey Central Power & LightSee Details
Refrigerators (purchase)$50Jersey Central Power & LightSee Details
Ductless Heat Pump (mini & multi split) Systems$400Jersey Central Power & LightSee Details
Central Air Conditioning - Split Systems$325 - $500Jersey Central Power & LightSee Details
Light BulbsVariesJersey Central Power & LightSee Details

Netmetering

Generally credited to customer's next bill at retail rate; excess reconciled annually at avoided-cost rate

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