Location: Newark, NJ
With a population of over 270,000 residents, Newark is the largest city in New Jersey. Located just 8 miles west of Manhattan, it is also the 2nd largest city in the New York metro area. New Jersey deregulated their energy market in the late 1990s to bring price competition to the state. However, only about 20% of NJ residents have switched off their utility to a retail energy provider. Below you will find more information on Newark’s energy market including the residential usage, energy sources, electricity rates, and solar potential.
Rates for Newark, New Jersey
Home and business owners in Newark, 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 Newark, 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 Newark, NJ
Newark, 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 Newark, coal is imported from other states
- Natural gas has out produced nuclear energy since 2013
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