Average electric bill · New Jersey
Average electric bill in New Jersey
The average New Jersey household paid about $128 a month for electricity in 2024 — using around 662 kWh at an all-in 19.34¢/kWh. That's roughly $14 below the U.S. average. Here's what's behind it.
Avg bill
$128
below U.S.
Avg use
662
kWh/mo · below U.S.
All-in price
19.34¢
per kWh · above U.S.
Why New Jersey's bill lands where it does
The highest price of the group (19.34¢), but a below-average bill — because usage is low (662 kWh), thanks to dense housing and mostly gas heat.
It's worth separating the two: a bill is price × usage. New Jersey's price is 19.34¢/kWh (2.9¢ above average) and its usage is 662 kWh (201 kWh below average). The rate is the pressure point; low usage cushions it.
What makes up that 19.34¢/kWh
The all-in price isn't all "the electricity." Of New Jersey's 19.34¢/kWh, the supply (generation) portion — the part you can sometimes shop — averages around 17.79¢ across the utilities we track, roughly 92% of it. The rest is delivery, fixed charges, and taxes, which you can't shop.
That supply piece is also where 2025–26 increases landed (the PJM capacity spike). See your utility's rate change →
How to lower your New Jersey bill
- See where your kWh goes. Most of the bill is usage, so find your biggest loads. Appliance cost calculator →
- Check the supply rate. New Jersey has retail choice — if a supplier charges more than the default rate, that's a fixable overcharge. Run the free audit →
- If the bill is more than you can cover, there's assistance and shutoff protection. Bill help in New Jersey →
Common questions
- What is the average electric bill in New Jersey?
- About $128 a month in 2024, for roughly 662 kWh at an all-in average of 19.34¢/kWh (EIA). That's 14 dollars below the U.S. average of $142.
- Why is the electric bill in New Jersey relatively low?
- The highest price of the group (19.34¢), but a below-average bill — because usage is low (662 kWh), thanks to dense housing and mostly gas heat.
- Is New Jersey's electricity expensive?
- New Jersey's all-in price is 19.34¢/kWh — 2.9¢ above the U.S. average. The price is on the higher side, but lower usage keeps the bill in check.
- How can I lower my electric bill in New Jersey?
- Check whether a supplier is overcharging you versus your utility's default rate (a fixable overcharge), use the cost calculator to find your biggest loads, and see if you qualify for bill assistance. None of these erase a structural rate increase, but together they help.
Source: EIA, 2024 average monthly bill (all-in: supply + delivery + charges + taxes). State averages update annually; your bill depends on your home and usage. Compare all states →