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Electricity Rates in New Jersey

Homes in New Jersey paid an average of 25.19¢ per kWh in July 2026, 38% above the U.S. average (18.31¢). That's the 42nd lowest rate of the 50 states and DC, and about the same as August 2025.

Average rate
25.19¢
per kWh, July 2026
Rank
42nd
lowest of 51
Average bill
$167.26
a month, 664 kWh

Data: EIA, July 2026. Average residential price and use.

New Jersey rate over the last 12 months

22¢24¢26¢August 2025: 24.95¢ per kWhSeptember 2025: 23.39¢ per kWhOctober 2025: 22.55¢ per kWhNovember 2025: 22.73¢ per kWhDecember 2025: 22.98¢ per kWhJanuary 2026: 23.13¢ per kWhFebruary 2026: 23.12¢ per kWhMarch 2026: 23.49¢ per kWhApril 2026: 23.53¢ per kWhMay 2026: 23.27¢ per kWhJune 2026: 24.95¢ per kWhJuly 2026: 25.19¢ per kWhAug 2025Jul 202625.19¢
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New Jersey average residential electricity rate, last 12 months
MonthCents per kWh
August 202524.95¢
September 202523.39¢
October 202522.55¢
November 202522.73¢
December 202522.98¢
January 202623.13¢
February 202623.12¢
March 202623.49¢
April 202623.53¢
May 202623.27¢
June 202624.95¢
July 202625.19¢

The rate went from 24.95¢ in August 2025 to 25.19¢ in July 2026. Rates often rise in summer, when demand peaks, so compare the same month year to year.

What appliances cost to run in New Jersey

At 25.19¢ per kWh, with typical wattage and daily use, 30 days a month. Price any appliance in New Jersey.

Monthly cost to run common appliances in New Jersey
AppliancePer monthUse
Space heater$90.681,500 W, 8 h a day
Central air conditioner (3 ton)$211.603,500 W, 8 h a day
Window air conditioner$54.41900 W, 8 h a day
Refrigerator$9.07150 W, 8 h a day
Electric clothes dryer$17.003,000 W, 0.75 h a day
Electric water heater$102.024,500 W, 3 h a day
Dishwasher$6.801,200 W, 0.75 h a day
TV (55 inch LED)$3.78100 W, 5 h a day
Desktop computer$9.07150 W, 8 h a day
LED bulb (60 W equivalent)$0.349 W, 5 h a day

New Jersey compared with nearby ranks

States with rates close to New Jersey
RankStateRate
40thVermont23.75¢
41stConnecticut24.16¢
42ndNew Jersey25.19¢
43rdDistrict of Columbia25.21¢
44thNew Hampshire26.60¢

See all 50 states and DC.

About these numbers

  • The rate is the EIA's average residential price for New Jersey: all residential revenue divided by kWh sold. It includes delivery charges and fees spread over every kWh.
  • Your rate depends on your utility and plan. Divide your bill's total by the kWh used to find yours.
  • The average bill uses the average monthly use over the last 12 months at the latest rate. Bills are higher in the months you heat or cool with electricity.

Questions people ask

What is the average electricity rate in New Jersey?

25.19¢ per kWh for homes in July 2026, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. That's 38% above the U.S. average of 18.31¢ and the 42nd lowest of the 50 states and DC.

What is the average electric bill in New Jersey?

About $167.26 a month: the average New Jersey home uses 664 kWh a month (12-month average), at 25.19¢ per kWh. The U.S. average is about $159.30.

How much does it cost to run a space heater in New Jersey?

A 1,500 W space heater costs about $0.38 an hour in New Jersey, or $90.68 a month if it runs 8 hours a day.