Cape May County, New Jersey Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Cape May County, New Jersey Electricity Overview
The largest electricity company in Cape May County by megawatt hours sold is Atlantic City Electric.
Cape May County's average residential price per kilowatt hour is 82.71% more than the United States average rate, at 29.46 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.12 cents.
Cape May County has a population of 95,634 residents.
There was a 0.92% decrease in CO2 emissions per capita during the past year in Cape May County.
No electricity generation takes place in Cape May County, meaning the county must import their electricity from other counties.
At $187.05, the Cape May County average monthly residential electric bill is 60.91% above the New Jersey average bill.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
735,061 MWh
Consumption per Capita
7.69 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
173,744,293 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
1,816.76 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Ocean City
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Ocean City Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
22.34¢ per kWh
- 2.11% lower than last month
- 3.17% lower than April last year
- 21.07% higher than the New Jersey average
- 32.1% higher than the US average
- 700th in the state out of 703 cities
- The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 1 since April last year
- 28,694th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 158 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 32 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
21.4¢ per kWh
- 0.28% lower than last month
- 9.12% higher than April last year
- 18.93% higher than the New Jersey average
- 32.72% higher than the US average
- 702nd in the state out of 703 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since April last year
- 28,077th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 125 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 49 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$108.47 per month
- 121% higher than last month
- 53.23% higher than April last year
- 19.05% higher than the New Jersey average
- 3.8% lower than the US average
- 680th in the state out of 703 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 519 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 511 since April last year
- 15,363rd in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 15,133 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 13,714 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$137.72 per month
- 2.33% higher than last month
- 6.07% higher than April last year
- 19.09% higher than the New Jersey average
- 1.21% higher than the US average
- 681st in the state out of 703 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since April last year
- 16,925th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1,584 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,912 since April last year
Ocean City, NJ Electricity Overview
Ocean City's inhabitants purchase electricity for, on average, 21.40 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, unfortunately, 32.72% above the average nationwide rate of 16.12 cents. Atlantic City Electric has an estimated 1,190 total residential customers, more than all other providers who operate in the city.
The consumption of electricity in Ocean City accounts for 20,367,727.7 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year, which is the 128th largest emissions amount in the state out of 704 cities. Averaging 1,816.76 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, the city ranks 408th worst in New Jersey for emissions per capita. There are no power plants in Ocean City, so citizens must rely on electricity produced outside of the city boundaries.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Ocean City
Ocean City residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Ocean City, New Jersey
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| APG&E | ENERGY | 20.80 | 108.25 | 2,005.97 | 417,296.36 | |
| All American Power and Gas | ENERGY | 32.86 | 204.91 | 3,270.57 | 1,074,777.18 | |
| Alpha Gas and Electric | ENERGY | 15.87 | 102.71 | 11,535.29 | 1,830,325.71 | |
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 13.84 | 112.17 | 92,354.07 | 12,779,319.43 | |
| American Power & Gas | ENERGY | 21.14 | 168.25 | 18,623.24 | 3,937,255.21 |
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Villas CDP, NJ Electricity Overview
Villas CDP's inhabitants purchase electricity for, on average, 21.40 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, unfortunately, 32.72% above the average nationwide rate of 16.12 cents. Atlantic City Electric has an estimated 782 total residential customers, more than all other providers who operate in the city.
The consumption of electricity in Villas CDP accounts for 17,924,181.74 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year, which is the 157th largest emissions amount in the state out of 704 cities. Averaging 1,816.76 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, the city ranks 408th worst in New Jersey for emissions per capita. There are no power plants in Villas CDP, so citizens must rely on electricity produced outside of the city boundaries.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Villas CDP
Villas CDP residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Villas CDP, New Jersey
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| APG&E | ENERGY | 20.80 | 108.25 | 2,005.97 | 417,296.36 | |
| All American Power and Gas | ENERGY | 32.86 | 204.91 | 3,270.57 | 1,074,777.18 | |
| Alpha Gas and Electric | ENERGY | 15.87 | 102.71 | 11,535.29 | 1,830,325.71 | |
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 13.84 | 112.17 | 92,354.07 | 12,779,319.43 | |
| American Power & Gas | ENERGY | 21.14 | 168.25 | 18,623.24 | 3,937,255.21 |
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Cape May Court House CDP, NJ Electricity Overview
Cape May Court House CDP's inhabitants purchase electricity for, on average, 21.40 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, unfortunately, 32.72% above the average nationwide rate of 16.12 cents. Atlantic City Electric has an estimated 1,778 total residential customers, more than all other providers who operate in the city.
The consumption of electricity in Cape May Court House CDP accounts for 9,307,275.8 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year, which is the 289th largest emissions amount in the state out of 704 cities. Averaging 1,816.76 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, the city ranks 73rd worst in New Jersey for emissions per capita. There are no power plants in Cape May Court House CDP, so citizens must rely on electricity produced outside of the city boundaries.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Cape May Court House CDP
Cape May Court House CDP residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Cape May Court House CDP, New Jersey
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| APG&E | ENERGY | 20.80 | 108.25 | 2,005.97 | 417,296.36 | |
| All American Power and Gas | ENERGY | 32.86 | 204.91 | 3,270.57 | 1,074,777.18 | |
| Alpha Gas and Electric | ENERGY | 15.87 | 102.71 | 11,535.29 | 1,830,325.71 | |
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 13.84 | 112.17 | 92,354.07 | 12,779,319.43 | |
| American Power & Gas | ENERGY | 21.14 | 168.25 | 18,623.24 | 3,937,255.21 |
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FAQ
How many electric companies offer service in Cape May County, New Jersey?
Cape May County, New Jersey has 52 electricity companies offering service in the area.
What electricity company is the largest provider in Cape May County, New Jersey?
By total megawatt hours sold, Atlantic City Electric is the largest electricity provider in Cape May County, New Jersey.
Which electricity companies offer service in Cape May County, New Jersey?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlantic City Electric | 49,630 |
| 2 | Constellation Energy | 1,497 |
| 3 | Direct Energy | 1,073 |
| 4 | Inspire Energy | 1,060 |
| 5 | SmartEnergy Holdings | 576 |
| 6 | Strategic Energy LLC | 467 |
| 7 | Ambit Energy | 375 |
| 8 | Clean Choice Energy | 333 |
| 9 | Stream Energy | 318 |
| 10 | Atlantic Energy | 270 |
