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 | 5¢ |
| Residential Time-of-Day Service | TOU | 6¢ to 9¢ |
| Residential Geothermal & Heat Pump Service | TOU | 6¢ to 9¢ |
| 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 1,150 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 | |
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.
Generally credited to customer's next bill at retail rate; excess reconciled annually at avoided-cost rate