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New Jersey Electricity Rate

$0.1880 / kWh

US Rank: #12 most expensive

Comparison: +11.9% above US average ($0.168)

Market Status: ⚡ Deregulated (Retail Choice)

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Appliance Running Costs in New Jersey

Calculated using New Jersey's average residential rate of $0.1880 per kWh:

Appliance Active Power Hourly Cost Monthly Cost
1500W Space Heater 1500W $0.183 $43.99
Window AC (10,000 BTU) 1200W $0.124 $29.78
Portable Air Conditioner (12k BTU) 1350W $0.178 $42.64
Central Air Conditioner (3-Ton) 3500W $0.329 $88.83
Dehumidifier (50-Pint) 420W $0.051 $18.48
Gaming PC (Under Load) 550W $0.103 $12.41
Desktop PC (Office / Idle) 90W $0.017 $4.06
EV Level 1 Charger (120V / 12A) 1440W $0.271 $81.22
EV Level 2 Charger (240V / 32A) 7680W $1.444 $216.58
Modern Refrigerator (22 cu. ft.) 150W $0.011 $8.12
Chest Freezer 110W $0.010 $7.44
Electric Water Heater (50 Gal) 4500W $0.127 $91.37
Electric Clothes Dryer 3000W $0.423 $12.69
Pool Pump (Single Speed 1.5 HP) 1500W $0.282 $67.68
Hot Tub Heater 4000W $0.188 $135.36
Countertop Microwave 1100W $0.207 $1.86
Air Fryer / Convection Toaster 1700W $0.272 $4.07
Hair Dryer (High Heat) 1800W $0.338 $2.54
Bitcoin Miner (Antminer S19 Pro) 3250W $0.611 $439.92
Aquarium (Heater + Filter 55 Gal) 200W $0.019 $13.54
65-inch OLED TV (Active) 120W $0.023 $3.38
Entertainment Standby / Vampire Draw 35W $0.007 $4.74

Electricity Bill Factors in New Jersey

While the statewide average is $0.1880/kWh, your actual cost may vary depending on municipal utility boundaries, investor-owned utility (IOU) delivery riders, and seasonal volumetric rate adjustments. Enter your exact 5-digit ZIP code on our homepage to resolve hyper-local utility rates.

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