Location: Jersey City, NJ
Jersey City is the 2nd most populous city in New Jersey behind Newark. Surrounded by the Upper New York Harbor and the Hudson River, the city has an estimated population of 264,152 residents. New Jersey residents have had historically high electricity rates compared to the rest of the country ranking 10th highest. This is one of the main reasons why NJ deregulated their energy market in 1999. The hope was that added competition would drive down electricity prices for residents. While thousands of Jersey City residents have switched to a lower energy rate, the majority have not shopped and switched off their utility yet. Learn more about the Jersey City energy market in this section.
Rates for Jersey City, New Jersey
Home and business owners in Jersey City, 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:
Solar Score for Jersey City, NJ
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:
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- 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.
Sources for Jersey City, NJ
Jersey City, NJ produces energy from a variety of sources. Here are the state’s current energy sources and energy production trends.
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- Over 90% of the energy produced in from natural gas or nuclear energy
- 75% of the renewable energy produced comes from solar
- Even though there are no fossil fuels in Jersey City, coal is imported from other states
- Natural gas has out produced nuclear energy since 2013
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