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Location: New Jersey

New Jersey deregulated their energy market in 1999 when they passed Electric Discount and Energy Competition Act. This law gave residents and businesses in the state the ability to shop independent electricity providers for the best supply rate. Although New Jersey residents have had the ability to switch providers for nearly 20 years, only about 20% have switched their electricity provider. With the 10th highest electricity rates in the country, New Jersey residents and businesses may be able to find a lower electricity rate by shopping around.

Usage for New Jersey

Monthly average household energy usage in NJ compared to the national average.

Rates for Avenel, New Jersey

Home and business owners in Avenel, NJ have the option of switching electricity providers which can significantly lower your electricity bill. Here are some of the top plans in your area:

Best RateMost Popular
Rate per kWh
15.89¢
Plan Length
12 mo.
or Call 866-777-5165

Frontier Utilities

NJ Frontier Online Premier 12

Plan Details
Best Green
Rate per kWh
17.53¢
Plan Length
12 mo.

SmartEnergy

Green 12 Month Fixed Rate

100% Renewable Sources
Plan Details
Best Long Term
Rate per kWh
17.99¢
Plan Length
24 mo.
or Call 855-798-0821

Constellation

24 Month Home Power Plan

Plan Details
Rate per kWh
15.49¢
Plan Length
12 mo.

Clearview Energy

Clear Charge 12 Plus

Plan Details
Rate per kWh
16.49¢
Plan Length
12 mo.
or Call 855-798-0821

Constellation

12 Month Home Power Plan

Plan Details
Rate per kWh
16.99¢
Plan Length
8 mo.
or Call 844-249-7816

Direct Energy

Live Brighter 8

Plan Details
Rate per kWh
17.19¢
Plan Length
12 mo.

Clearview Energy

Clear Guarantee 12

Plan Details

Solar Score for New Jersey

New Jersey Solar Score: 52

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The Solar Score represents how good of a candidate you are for a home solar installation. We take into account a combination of factors specific to your area. Using these factors, we can determine how long it would take for a home solar installation to pay for itself. has received a solar score of . Below is a description for each area of the graph:

    • Red = “Not Viable” meaning a solar installation would not be cost-effective.
    • Yellow = “Viable” meaning a solar installation would pay for itself over time.
    • Green = “Very Viable” meaning a solar installation would pay for itself quickly and has large savings potential.
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Sources for New Jersey

New Jersey produces energy from a variety of sources. Here are the state’s current energy sources and energy production trends.

  • Over 90% of the electricity produced in NJ comes from natural gas or nuclear energy.
  • Coal and renewable energy make up the remaining electricity production in New Jersey
  • There are 3 nuclear power plants in New Jersey
  • Solar power supplies nearly 75% of the renewable energy generated in New Jersey

Locations

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Research

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    New Jersey Creates Plan for 100% Clean Energy by 2050

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