Electricity rates in 07978 — Pluckemin, NJ
Homes in ZIP 07978 pay about 19.3¢ per kWh (Jersey Central Power & Lt Co., Jan–Aug 2026). The New Jersey average is 24.6¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).
What a month of electricity costs
Monthly cost at the average price of 19.3¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 07978 is
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| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in NJ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jersey Central Power & Lt Co. Investor Owned | 19.3¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $124 | 1,038,258 |
| Public Service Elec & Gas Co. Investor Owned · serves Somerset | 26.3¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $115 | 2,056,231 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Somerset; county matches may serve only part of the area. Prices are each utility’s average residential revenue per kWh.
New Jersey price trend
Hover or tap the chart for exact monthly values. Source: EIA-861M (monthly, latest months preliminary); forecast: EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook (October 2026) for the Middle Atlantic region, which includes New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania.
Averages, not a quote. Prices here are what each utility’s residential customers paid on average (revenue ÷ kWh sold, fixed charges included), as reported to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Your own rate depends on your plan, season and usage — check your bill or your utility’s tariff.
Questions about 07978
How much does electricity cost in 07978?
About 19.3¢ per kWh for homes (Jersey Central Power & Lt Co., Jan–Aug 2026, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $174.
Who is the electric utility for 07978?
Jersey Central Power & Lt Co., with about 1,038,258 residential customers in New Jersey; 1 other utility also serves parts of the area.
Is electricity in NJ getting more expensive?
The New Jersey residential average was 24.6¢ per kWh in August 2026, down 0.4% from a year earlier; the U.S. average was 18.2¢.