Ocean County, New Jersey Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Ocean County, New Jersey Electricity Overview
Ocean County released 1,217,451,888.64 kilograms of CO2 gases from electricity consumption, which ranks it as the 281st worst polluting county out of 3230 counties in the United States.
With total production of 74,629 megawatt hours, Ocean County is ranked 1035th largest generator of electricity of all 3230 counties in the US for total generation.
Ocean County is the 13th highest county in New Jersey for non-renewable production per capita, with an average of -0.01 megawatt hours per resident generated from non-renewable fuel types.
Over 106.09% of Ocean County's electricity generation comes from sustainable fuel sources, ranking Ocean County at 5th in New Jersey for total renewable electricity generation.
Averaging generation of 0.11 megawatt hours per resident a year, Ocean County is 1152nd out of 3230 counties in the US for production per capita.
Residents of Ocean County are paying, on average, 60.42% more per kilowatt hour used at home than the national average rate, at 25.86 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
5,040,105 MWh
Consumption per Capita
7.69 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
74,629 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
79,177 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
-4,548 MWh
Production per Capita
0.11 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
1,217,451,889 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
1,856.62 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Toms River CDP
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Toms River CDP Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
14.05¢ per kWh
- 1.49% higher than last month
- 3.89% higher than April last year
- 23.85% lower than the New Jersey average
- 16.91% lower than the US average
- 269th in the state out of 703 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 1 since April last year
- 10,174th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 173 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 979 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
14¢ per kWh
- 0.31% higher than last month
- 3.99% higher than April last year
- 22.16% lower than the New Jersey average
- 13.14% lower than the US average
- 270th 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
- 13,205th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 63 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,197 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$83 per month
- 2.24% lower than last month
- 13.47% higher than April last year
- 8.9% lower than the New Jersey average
- 26.39% lower than the US average
- 495th in the state out of 703 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 58 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 174 since April last year
- 4,447th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1,462 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,087 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$107.94 per month
- 0.77% higher than last month
- 1.55% higher than April last year
- 6.67% lower than the New Jersey average
- 20.68% lower than the US average
- 498th in the state out of 703 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since last month
- The state rank is the same since April last year
- 5,625th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 249 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 740 since April last year
Toms River CDP, NJ Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for citizens of Toms River CDP is around 14.00 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 22.16% below the state's average rate of 17.99 cents and 13.14% lower than the nationwide average of 16.12 cents. Jersey Central Power & Light is the largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The national average monthly residential power bill is $138.02, while the Toms River CDP average is 21.80% lower at $107.94 per month.
Toms River CDP is the 8th worst ranked city in the state out of 704 when it comes to total emissions due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 172,630,617.61 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year. The city also ranks 408th worst in the state in emissions per person in the city, averaging 1,816.76 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per capita. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city limits.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Toms River CDP
Toms River CDP residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Toms River CDP, New Jersey
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | 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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Lakewood CDP, NJ Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for citizens of Lakewood CDP is around 14.00 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 22.16% below the state's average rate of 17.99 cents and 13.14% lower than the nationwide average of 16.12 cents. Jersey Central Power & Light is the largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The national average monthly residential power bill is $138.02, while the Lakewood CDP average is 21.80% lower at $107.94 per month.
Lakewood CDP is the 12th worst ranked city in the state out of 704 when it comes to total emissions due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 135,321,576.83 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year. The city also ranks 408th worst in the state in emissions per person in the city, averaging 1,816.76 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per capita. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city limits.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Lakewood CDP
Lakewood CDP residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Lakewood CDP, New Jersey
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | 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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Point Pleasant, NJ Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for citizens of Point Pleasant is around 14.00 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 22.16% below the state's average rate of 17.99 cents and 13.14% lower than the nationwide average of 16.12 cents. Jersey Central Power & Light is the largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The national average monthly residential power bill is $138.02, while the Point Pleasant average is 21.80% lower at $107.94 per month.
Point Pleasant is the 62nd worst ranked city in the state out of 704 when it comes to total emissions due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 34,225,994.31 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year. The city also ranks 73rd worst in the state in emissions per person in the city, averaging 1,816.76 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per capita. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city limits.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Point Pleasant
Point Pleasant residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Point Pleasant, New Jersey
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | 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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Electricity Production in Ocean County, New Jersey
Power Plants in Ocean County, New Jersey
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ocean County LandfillEPP Renewable Energy (100.00%) | Ocean County | NJ | Landfill Gas | 76,152 | 42,887,299.29 | 563.18 | ||
Bayville Central FacilityOcean County Utilities Auth (100.00%) | Ocean County | NJ | Other Biomass Gas | 3,364 | 889,477.13 | 264.41 | ||
Plumsted 537 LLCPlumsted 537 LLC (100.00%) | Ocean County | NJ | Batteries or other use of electricity as an energy source | -4,887 |
Ocean County, New Jersey Details
When it comes to electricity generation, Ocean County's top fuel type is Landfill Gas, accounting for 102.04%, or 76,152 megawatt hours of production in the county. Also used is Other Biomass Gas at 3.81% and Natural Gas at 0.29% of production. On average, the county's citizens emit 1,856.62 kilograms of CO2 emissions from the consumption of electricity, which makes it the 9th worst polluting county out of 21 counties in the state and 2721st out of 3230 counties nationally. At 1,856.62 kilograms per person and 9,261,699 citizens in the county, the county emits 1,217,451,888.64 kilograms of CO2 emissions. There are 3 electricity generation plants in Ocean County, which is the 185th highest number of plants in a county in the United States.
Providers In Each City in Ocean County:
- Barnegat Light, New Jersey:
- Atlantic City Electric: 100.00%
- Bay Head, New Jersey:
- Jersey Central Power & Light: 100.00%
- Beach Haven, New Jersey:
- Atlantic City Electric: 100.00%
- Beachwood, New Jersey:
- Jersey Central Power & Light: 100.00%
- Harvey Cedars, New Jersey:
- Atlantic City Electric: 100.00%
- Island Heights, New Jersey:
- Jersey Central Power & Light: 100.00%
- Lakehurst, New Jersey:
- Jersey Central Power & Light: 100.00%
- Lavallette, New Jersey:
- Lavallette, New Jersey Electric Utility: 69.41%
- Jersey Central Power & Light: 30.59%
- Mantoloking, New Jersey:
- Jersey Central Power & Light: 100.00%
- Ocean Gate, New Jersey:
- Jersey Central Power & Light: 100.00%
- Pine Beach, New Jersey:
- Jersey Central Power & Light: 100.00%
- Point Pleasant, New Jersey:
- Jersey Central Power & Light: 100.00%
- Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey:
- Jersey Central Power & Light: 100.00%
- Seaside Heights, New Jersey:
- Seaside Heights, New Jersey Electric Utility: 100.00%
- Seaside Park, New Jersey:
- Jersey Central Power & Light: 100.00%
- Ship Bottom, New Jersey:
- Atlantic City Electric: 100.00%
- South Toms River, New Jersey:
- Jersey Central Power & Light: 100.00%
- Surf City, New Jersey:
- Atlantic City Electric: 100.00%
- Tuckerton, New Jersey:
- Atlantic City Electric: 100.00%
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FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Ocean County, New Jersey?
By total revenue, Jersey Central Power & Light is the largest electricity supplier in Ocean County, New Jersey.
What electricity companies offer service in Ocean County, New Jersey?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jersey Central Power & Light | 155,620 |
| 2 | Atlantic City Electric | 32,542 |
| 3 | Constellation Energy | 3,892 |
| 4 | Direct Energy | 2,790 |
| 5 | Inspire Energy | 2,756 |
| 6 | Lavallette, New Jersey Electric Utility | 2,562 |
| 7 | SmartEnergy Holdings | 1,499 |
| 8 | Strategic Energy LLC | 1,215 |
| 9 | Ambit Energy | 976 |
| 10 | Clean Choice Energy | 866 |
How many electric companies offer service in Ocean County, New Jersey?
Ocean County, New Jersey is home to 56 electricity companies offering service in the area.
How many power plants are located in Ocean County, New Jersey?
Ocean County, New Jersey is home to 3 power plants producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
