Average electric bill in New Jersey
The average home in New Jersey paid $150.59 a month for electricity in 2025: 670 kWh a month at 22.48¢ per kWh (EIA). That is $0.09 less than the U.S. average of $150.68, rank 22 of 51 from the highest. In August 2026, the average price for homes in New Jersey was 24.61¢ per kWh, 0.09¢ lower than in August 2025.
- Average bill, 2025
- $150.59
- a month · U.S. $150.68
- Average use
- 670 kWh
- a month · U.S. 874 kWh
- Price, August 2026
- 24.61¢
- per kWh · −0.4% from August 2025
- Rank, highest bill
- 22 of 51
- price rank 11, use rank 37
New Jersey electricity prices now
| Period | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | 24.61¢ | 18.16¢ |
| August 2025 | 24.70¢ | 17.57¢ |
| January to August 2026 | 24.09¢ | — |
| Year 2025 (EIA-861) | 22.48¢ | 17.23¢ |
What the average New Jersey home's electricity costs today
The bill for 670 kWh (the New Jersey average) in a 30-day November 2026 billing month, on the main residential rate plan of each utility, at the rates in effect on November 2, 2026. Taxes and city fees are not included.
| Utility | Rate plan | Bill |
|---|---|---|
| JCP&L | RSResidential Service | $147.85 |
| PSE&G | RSResidential Service | $175.67 |
| Atlantic City Electric | RSResidential Service | $198.55 |
Average bill by utility in New Jersey
Homes that buy delivery and power from the same company, in 2025 (EIA-861). The largest 5 of 5 companies by number of homes.
| Company | Homes | kWh a month | Price per kWh | Average bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Service Elec & Gas CoInvestor Owned | 1,978,222 | 561 | 25.03¢ | $140.45 |
| Jersey Central Power & Lt CoInvestor Owned | 955,852 | 788 | 18.39¢ | $144.81 |
| Atlantic City Electric CoInvestor Owned | 473,195 | 636 | 25.84¢ | $164.27 |
| Rockland Electric CoInvestor Owned | 64,101 | 901 | 23.24¢ | $209.37 |
| City of Vineland - (NJ)Municipal | 22,866 | 746 | 18.55¢ | $138.35 |
kWh by month in New Jersey
The average kWh of a New Jersey home in each month of 2020, from EIA's Residential Energy Consumption Survey. Homes used the most in July (1,177 kWh) and the least in April (509 kWh).
| Month | kWh | Bar |
|---|---|---|
| January | 624 | |
| February | 558 | |
| March | 542 | |
| April | 509 | |
| May | 566 | |
| June | 831 | |
| July | 1,177 | |
| August | 1,056 | |
| September | 716 | |
| October | 512 | |
| November | 539 | |
| December | 675 |
Your own bill
Your bill depends on your utility, your rate plan and your kWh. Open the calculator of your utility for the exact bill with the official tariff: see electric rates in New Jersey. To compare a supplier offer, see the New Jersey price to compare by utility. For a smaller home, see the average electric bill of an apartment. All states: average electric bill by state.
About the data
- Average bill, kWh and price of 2025: EIA-861, all homes in the state and each company that sells delivery and power together. The values include all charges and taxes that the companies report as revenue.
- Monthly price: EIA Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A and Table 5.6.B.
- kWh by month: EIA 2020 Residential Energy Consumption Survey, Table CE8.5.
- Bills at each utility: our calculation with the official tariff, the same as the calculator of each utility.
What is the average electric bill in New Jersey?
$150.59 a month in 2025, for 670 kWh a month, from the EIA-861 data of the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The U.S. average was $150.68.
How much is electricity per kWh in New Jersey?
24.61¢ per kWh for homes in August 2026 (24.70¢ in August 2025), and 24.09¢ on average from January to August 2026, with all charges (EIA Electric Power Monthly). The U.S. average was 18.16¢ in August 2026.
When are electric bills highest in New Jersey?
In EIA's 2020 survey, homes in New Jersey used the most electricity in July (1,177 kWh on average) and the least in April (509 kWh).
What does the average New Jersey home's electricity cost at each utility?
For 670 kWh in a November 2026 billing month, from $147.85 (JCP&L) to $198.55 (Atlantic City Electric) on the utilities on this site, before taxes.