Average electric bill in New Jersey
A typical New Jersey home paid about $150.63 a month for electricity in 2025, $1,807.51 for the year, using 670 kWh a month at 22.48 cents per kWh.
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- Typical bill 2025
- $150.63 a month$1,807.51 a year, energy only
- Rank by bill
- 22 of 51-0% on the U.S. typical
- Average use
- 670 kWh a month37 of 51; -23% on the U.S.
- Home price 2025
- 22.48 ¢/kWh11 of 51; +30% on the U.S.
- Costliest month
- Jul $287.531,145 kWh at 25.11 ¢
- Cheapest month
- Apr $97.06487 kWh at 19.91 ¢
- Summer to winter swing
- 196%costliest month over cheapest
- Typical bill, Jan to Aug 2026
- $173.96 a month+8.9% on the same months of 2025
- Share of median income
- 1.79%45 of 51; median household income $101,050
- Typical bill 2023 to 2025
- +33.1%$113.17 to $150.63 a month
- Typical business bill 2025
- $942.23 a month16.53 ¢/kWh
- Gap to the lowest bill
- $55.97 a monthlowest is New Mexico at $94.66
New Jersey charts
Typical monthly bill, New Jersey
$97.06 in Apr to $287.53 in Jul.
Typical monthly bill, New Jersey: 12 rows
| Month | 2025 | 2026 to Aug |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 144 | 174 |
| Feb | 118 | 147 |
| Mar | 108 | 129 |
| Apr | 97 | 110 |
| May | 105 | 127 |
| Jun | 209 | 207 |
| Jul | 288 | 261 |
| Aug | 209 | 236 |
| Sep | 144 | No data |
| Oct | 109 | No data |
| Nov | 117 | No data |
| Dec | 160 | No data |
12 rows from EIA retail sales.
CSVNew Jersey and the states next to it in rank
$150.63 a month, rank 22 of 51.
New Jersey, Typical monthly bill, New Jersey against others, 2025: EIA retail sales.
CSVBill by use level
| Use | New Jersey a month | New Jersey a year | U.S. a month | Gap to U.S. in New Jersey |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 170 kWh, 0.25x the New Jersey average | $38.22 | $458.59 | $29.29 | +$9 |
| 340 kWh, 0.5x the New Jersey average | $76.43 | $917.18 | $58.58 | +$18 |
| 500 kWh, 0.75x the New Jersey average | $112.40 | $1,348.80 | $86.15 | +$26 |
| 670 kWh, 1x the New Jersey average | $150.62 | $1,807.39 | $115.44 | +$35 |
| 840 kWh, 1.25x the New Jersey average | $188.83 | $2,265.98 | $144.73 | +$44 |
| 1,010 kWh, 1.5x the New Jersey average | $227.05 | $2,724.58 | $174.02 | +$53 |
| 1,340 kWh, 2x the New Jersey average | $301.23 | $3,614.78 | $230.88 | +$70 |
| 2,010 kWh, 3x the New Jersey average | $451.85 | $5,422.18 | $346.32 | +$106 |
New Jersey month by month in 2025
| Month | New Jersey kWh per account | New Jersey price ¢/kWh | New Jersey typical bill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 732 | 19.70 | $144.21 |
| Feb | 601 | 19.70 | $118.49 |
| Mar | 549 | 19.65 | $107.79 |
| Apr | 487 | 19.91 | $97.06 |
| May | 517 | 20.24 | $104.61 |
| Jun | 847 | 24.65 | $208.73 |
| Jul | 1,145 | 25.11 | $287.53 |
| Aug | 846 | 24.70 | $209.03 |
| Sep | 619 | 23.32 | $144.25 |
| Oct | 483 | 22.49 | $108.54 |
| Nov | 516 | 22.68 | $117.02 |
| Dec | 699 | 22.92 | $160.23 |
New Jersey typical bill over the years
| Year | New Jersey bill a month | New Jersey a year | New Jersey kWh per account | New Jersey price ¢/kWh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $113.17 | $1,358.05 | 639 | 17.70 |
| 2024 | $128.10 | $1,537.20 | 662 | 19.34 |
| 2025 | $150.63 | $1,807.51 | 670 | 22.48 |
New Jersey in 2026 so far
| Month | New Jersey kWh per account | New Jersey price ¢/kWh | New Jersey typical bill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 753 | 23.13 | $174.18 |
| Feb 2026 | 634 | 23.12 | $146.69 |
| Mar 2026 | 548 | 23.48 | $128.63 |
| Apr 2026 | 469 | 23.53 | $110.41 |
| May 2026 | 546 | 23.27 | $127.14 |
| Jun 2026 | 831 | 24.95 | $207.32 |
| Jul 2026 | 1,036 | 25.19 | $261.00 |
| Aug 2026 | 960 | 24.61 | $236.28 |
Business and industry in New Jersey
| Customer type | New Jersey bill a month, 2025 | New Jersey kWh per account | New Jersey price ¢/kWh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business | $942.23 | 5,701 | 16.53 |
| Industry | $6,425.23 | 46,591 | 13.79 |
New Jersey bill next to income
New Jersey: 1.79% of median household income, rank 45; the four states closest to it:
| State near New Jersey | Median income | Bill a year | Share of income, near New Jersey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | $74,815 | $1,339.24 | 1.79% |
| Idaho | $74,636 | $1,324.42 | 1.77% |
| Nevada | $75,561 | $1,380.64 | 1.83% |
| New Mexico | $62,125 | $1,135.88 | 1.83% |
Weather and the bill
New Jersey homes used the most power in Jul 2025 (1,145 kWh per account) and the least in Oct (483 kWh). Degree-days (heating plus cooling) peaked in Jan (1,151). Across the 12 months, use and degree-days have a correlation of -0.03. 2025 had 5,161 heating and 929 cooling degree-days, 0% below and 8% above the 1991 to 2020 normals (5,168 and 858).
New Jersey degree-days by year
Heating and cooling degree-days, New Jersey, 2015 to 2025: 11 rows
| New Jersey year | Heating (HDD) | Cooling (CDD) | Normal HDD | Normal CDD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 5185 | 1006 | 5168 | 858 |
| 2016 | 4842 | 1059 | 5168 | 858 |
| 2017 | 4777 | 834 | 5168 | 858 |
| 2018 | 5192 | 1077 | 5168 | 858 |
| 2019 | 5090 | 1024 | 5168 | 858 |
| 2020 | 4615 | 1025 | 5168 | 858 |
| 2021 | 4757 | 1021 | 5168 | 858 |
| 2022 | 5082 | 1050 | 5168 | 858 |
| 2023 | 4418 | 844 | 5168 | 858 |
| 2024 | 4572 | 1052 | 5168 | 858 |
| 2025 | 5161 | 929 | 5168 | 858 |
NOAA nClimDiv degree-days for New Jersey, 2015 to 2025, pulled 2 Oct 2026.
CSVNew Jersey, 2025 by month: 12 rows
| Month | kWh per account | Price ¢/kWh | Typical bill | HDD 2025 | CDD 2025 | HDD normal | CDD normal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 732 | 19.70 | $144 | 1,151 | 0 | 1,051 | 0 |
| Feb | 601 | 19.70 | $118 | 894 | 0 | 888 | 0 |
| Mar | 549 | 19.65 | $108 | 607 | 0 | 759 | 0 |
| Apr | 487 | 19.91 | $97 | 362 | 0 | 417 | 0 |
| May | 517 | 20.24 | $105 | 140 | 34 | 162 | 34 |
| Jun | 847 | 24.65 | $209 | 4 | 200 | 10 | 157 |
| Jul | 1,145 | 25.11 | $288 | 0 | 401 | 1 | 311 |
| Aug | 846 | 24.70 | $209 | 6 | 179 | 3 | 257 |
| Sep | 619 | 23.32 | $144 | 29 | 110 | 48 | 92 |
| Oct | 483 | 22.49 | $109 | 297 | 5 | 321 | 7 |
| Nov | 516 | 22.68 | $117 | 624 | 0 | 610 | 0 |
| Dec | 699 | 22.92 | $160 | 1,047 | 0 | 898 | 0 |
EIA retail sales and NOAA nClimDiv for New Jersey, 2025 by month.
CSVAnalyst note
A typical New Jersey home account paid about $150.63 a month for energy in 2025, $1,807.51 over the year, which ranks 22nd of 51 states, 0% below the U.S. typical bill. New Jersey homes used 670 kWh a month (37 of 51, 23% under the U.S.) at 22.48 cents (11 of 51, 30% over), so the bill reflects a high price. The year swings from $97.06 in April to $287.53 in July, a 196% gap, driven by use of 487 against 1,145 kWh. So far in 2026 the typical bill is $173.96 a month, +8.9% on the same months of 2025. Business accounts paid about $942.23 a month at 16.53 cents, 6.3 times a home bill. Over a year that is 1.79% of the $101,050 median household income, 45 of 51 states. The typical bill was $113.17 a month in 2023, $128.10 in 2024 and $150.63 in 2025, +33.1% in two years, with use per account at 639, 662 and 670 kWh.
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Questions on the New Jersey bill
What is the average electric bill in New Jersey?
Energy only: about $150.63 a month in 2025, or $1,807.51 a year.
How much electricity does a New Jersey home use?
Rank 37 of 51: 670 kWh a month in 2025, -23% on the U.S.
What month is the electric bill highest in New Jersey?
July at $287.53; the lowest is April at $97.06.
Is the average electric bill in New Jersey above the national average?
Below, by $0.04 a month or 0%.
How much does 1,000 kWh cost in New Jersey?
$224.80 at 22.48 cents per kWh, the 2025 average.
How far is New Jersey from the state with the lowest bill?
$55.97 a month: the lowest typical bill, $94.66 in New Mexico, against $150.63 here.
What share of income goes to electricity in New Jersey?
1.79% of the $101,050 median household income, 45 of 51 states.
How much did the typical New Jersey bill change since 2023?
$113.17 a month in 2023, $150.63 in 2025, +33.1%.
What does a New Jersey business pay a month for electricity?
$942.23 for a typical commercial account, at 16.53 cents per kWh in 2025.
Is the New Jersey bill rising in 2026?
$173.96 a month so far, +8.9% on the same months of 2025.
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