Data status: staleUpdated January 2026 · Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) · Methodology
New Jersey's average residential electricity price is 23.13¢/kWh as of January 2026. This places New Jersey in the high rate tier based on the same threshold model used across all states. At 900 kWh of monthly usage, the estimated energy-only charge is about $208.17.
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Est. energy charge: $208.17
Note: this is energy-only (doesn’t include delivery fees, taxes, etc.).
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What is the average residential electricity price in New Jersey?
New Jersey's average residential electricity rate is 23.13¢/kWh (updated January 2026).
How is the bill estimate calculated?
The estimate uses: kWh * (23.13¢/kWh) / 100. It is an energy-only estimate.
Does the estimate include delivery fees and taxes?
No. It excludes delivery fees, taxes, fixed charges, and other utility fees.
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