How Much Does 1,500 kWh Cost in New Jersey?

This usage-based electricity page estimates the energy-only cost of 1,500 kWh in New Jersey using the latest statewide residential average rate.

New Jersey average rate
22.15 ¢/kWh
Estimated 1,500 kWh cost
$332.25
U.S. average cost
$263.55

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MetricValue
New Jersey average rate22.15 ¢/kWh
Estimated 1,500 kWh cost$332.25
U.S. average cost$263.55

Compared to U.S. average

New Jersey (1,500 kWh)
$332.25
U.S. (1,500 kWh)
$263.55
Difference
+$68.70

1,500 kWh in New Jersey is more expensive by $68.70 compared to the U.S. average.

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Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) Retail Sales of Electricity. Last dataset period: February 2026. Costs are energy-only estimates and exclude delivery charges, taxes, and fixed utility fees.

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