Public Service Elec & Gas Co
Investor Owned · Full service and delivery
19.8¢ per kWh, residential average
Living here
Electric company in Jersey City
Public Service Elec & Gas Co and other utilities serving Hudson County, with average home electricity prices.
Estimate a monthly bill
kWh
About $178 a month at Public Service Elec & Gas Co’s average of 19.8¢/kWh
Averages include fixed charges spread over usage; your bill depends on your rate plan, season and taxes.
- Public Service Elec & Gas Co19.8¢
- New Jersey average19.0¢
- US average15.5¢
Questions
Who provides electricity in Jersey City?
Public Service Elec & Gas Co serves Hudson County. Which one serves your address depends on its service area; check with the utility before you move.
How much does electricity cost in Jersey City?
Public Service Elec & Gas Co averaged 19.8¢ per kWh for residential customers in 2024 (New Jersey average 19.0¢, US 15.5¢). A home using 900 kWh a month would pay about $178.
How do I start electric service in Jersey City?
Contact the utility serving your address with your move-in date; most let you start service online and may ask for a deposit or ID.
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 (2024). Utilities are listed for Hudson County; service areas follow utility boundaries, not city limits.