New Jersey electric rates and bill calculators
In November 2026, 1,000 kWh costs from $218.58 on JCP&L to $293.01 on Atlantic City Electric (3 utilities with a complete bill), before sales tax. That is 21.9¢ to 29.3¢ per kWh with all the charges of the tariff. Select your utility to calculate your own bill. Each calculator uses the tariff of the utility. The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) approves these tariffs.
- 3 utilities
- Average bill in 2025: $150.59 a month
- Rates checked November 2, 2026
- 2 rate changes in the last 12 months
Utilities in New Jersey
What 1,000 kWh costs in New Jersey (November 2026)
The same bill on the tariff of each utility: 1,000 kWh in a 30-day November billing period, before sales tax. The most expensive utility is first. Compare all 92 utilities.
| Utility | 1,000 kWh | Per kWh | Change from October |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City ElectricSchedule RS · winter rates | $293.01 | 29.30¢ | $0.00 |
| PSE&GSchedule RS · winter rates | $259.23 | 25.92¢ | $0.00 |
| JCP&LSchedule RS · winter rates | $218.58 | 21.86¢ | $0.00 |
See all New Jersey electric utilities with their average bills, including the ones without a calculator on this site yet.
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Average electric bill in New Jersey
In 2025, the average home in New Jersey used 670 kWh a month and paid $150.59 a month (22.5¢ per kWh). The U.S. average was $150.68 (874 kWh, 17.2¢ per kWh). These are yearly averages from the EIA-861 data of the U.S. Energy Information Administration. See the average electric bill in New Jersey by utility and by month, the average bill in each state, the average bill of an apartment, business electricity rates in New Jersey and natural gas bills in New Jersey. To turn watts or kWh into dollars at the New Jersey price, use the electricity cost calculator.
| Utility | Homes | kWh a month | Price per kWh | Average bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City Electric | 473,195 | 636 | 25.8¢ | $164.27 |
| JCP&L | 955,852 | 788 | 18.4¢ | $144.81 |
| PSE&G | 1,978,222 | 561 | 25.0¢ | $140.45 |
The average bill is different from the 1,000 kWh bill above: it uses the real average kWh of each utility's homes and the rates of 2025.
The same bill in each month of the year
1,000 kWh in a 30-day billing period, calculated for each month with the rates in the tariff for that month. Only the rates change, not the kWh, so the difference comes from seasonal rates and monthly charges. The largest difference is first.
| Utility | Lowest month | Highest month | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSE&GSchedule RS | $259.23January | $297.44June | $38.21 |
| Atlantic City ElectricSchedule RS | $293.01January | $297.84June | $4.83 |
| JCP&LSchedule RS | $218.58January | $220.87June | $2.29 |
Rate changes in New Jersey
In the last 12 months, we recorded 2 rate changes in the New Jersey tariffs on this site: 1 increase and 1 decrease. Each value is from the official document in the source link. To see what one change does to your bill, use the rate change tool.
Pages for each New Jersey utility
| Utility | Pages |
|---|---|
| Atlantic City Electric | Rates and bill calculator · Price to compare (Residential) history |
| JCP&L | Rates and bill calculator · Price to compare history |
| PSE&G | Rates and bill calculator · Price to compare (BGS-RSCP) history |
How electricity prices work in New Jersey
- Your address decides your utility. The tariff of that utility gives the price of each kWh and the monthly charges.
- Supply. In New Jersey, some homes can buy the supply part of the bill from another company. The default supply price of the utility is the price to compare: Atlantic City Electric price to compare (residential) (18.153¢ now), JCP&L price to compare (17.053¢ now), PSE&G price to compare (bgs-rscp) (19.793¢ now). Compare them on one page: New Jersey price to compare by utility. See all utilities.
- Tiers. Atlantic City Electric, JCP&L, PSE&G charge a different price for the kWh above a limit, so a month with more kWh has a different average price.
- Not in the calculations. Sales tax, city fees and discount programs are not in the tables on this page. The calculator of each utility shows them where the tariff gives them.
What is the average electric bill in New Jersey?
In 2025, the average home in New Jersey used 670 kWh a month and paid $150.59 a month, 22.5¢ per kWh, from the EIA-861 data of the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The U.S. average was $150.68 (874 kWh, 17.2¢ per kWh). Your own bill depends on your utility and your kWh.
How much is a 1,000 kWh electric bill in New Jersey?
In November 2026, 1,000 kWh costs from $218.58 on JCP&L to $293.01 on Atlantic City Electric (3 utilities with a complete bill), before sales tax. That is 21.9¢ to 29.3¢ per kWh with all the charges of the tariff. The bill is for a 30-day billing period at the standard residential rate of each utility.
Which New Jersey utility has the lowest electric rates?
Of the 3 utilities in the table, JCP&L has the lowest bill for 1,000 kWh in November 2026 ($218.58). You cannot select your utility: it is the utility that serves your address. The order can change with the season and with your kWh.
Are electric rates going up in New Jersey?
In the last 12 months, we recorded 2 rate changes for the New Jersey tariffs on this site: 1 increase and 1 decrease. The most recent: JCP&L changed the non-utility generation charge on October 1, 2026.
Why is my electric bill higher in some months in New Jersey?
Many tariffs have seasonal rates or charges that change each month. With the same 1,000 kWh, the PSE&G bill is $297.44 in June and $259.23 in January. Homes also use more kWh for heating and cooling, which adds to the bill. The table of each month on this page shows the difference for each utility.
Who sets electric rates in New Jersey?
The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) approves the rates of Atlantic City Electric, JCP&L and PSE&G. Each calculator on this site uses the approved tariff of the utility.
This list shows only the utilities with checked tariffs. Some homes in New Jersey get electricity from an electric cooperative or a city utility. We do not have these tariffs yet. Send the name of your utility to contactus@utilityratecalc.com.
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No account needed: New Jersey rate changes (RSS feed) · all rate changes (RSS feed) · a monthly reminder for your calendar · save your bills in this browser. Each month, the bill comparison shows what 1,000 kWh costs at every utility.
State regulator: New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU).