Solar vs. Electricity Cost Comparison in New Jersey
See how solar stacks up against traditional grid electricity in New Jersey. With an average electricity rate of 18.5¢/kWh and 4.3 peak sun hours per day, New Jersey homeowners can save significantly by going solar.
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Newark
19¢/kWh · 4.3h sun/day
Avg bill: $168/mo · PSE&G
Jersey City
18.8¢/kWh · 4.3h sun/day
Avg bill: $165/mo · PSE&G
Paterson
18.5¢/kWh · 4.2h sun/day
Avg bill: $160/mo · PSE&G
Elizabeth
18.8¢/kWh · 4.3h sun/day
Avg bill: $162/mo · PSE&G
Edison
18.5¢/kWh · 4.3h sun/day
Avg bill: $170/mo · PSE&G
Trenton
18¢/kWh · 4.4h sun/day
Avg bill: $158/mo · PSE&G
Cherry Hill
18.5¢/kWh · 4.4h sun/day
Avg bill: $172/mo · PSE&G
About Electricity Costs in New Jersey
New Jersey residents pay an average of 18.5¢ per kilowatt-hour, resulting in typical monthly bills around $165. With electricity prices rising approximately 3% per year, homeowners in New Jersey could spend an estimated $71,626 on grid electricity over the next 25 years.
Solar energy offers a way to lock in your electricity costs. With 4.3 peak sun hours per day and full net metering policies, New Jersey is a strong state for residential solar installations.
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