Residential electricity prices in 08628 in October 2025 averaged approximately 22.55 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 25% more than the national average rate of 17.98 ¢/kWh (October 2025). [1]
→ Electricity rates listed as zero are not currently available.
See how electricity costs in 08628 differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from September 2024 to September 2025 - residential electricity prices in 08628 increased approximately 21%, from 19.32 ¢/kWh to 23.39 ¢/kWh. [1]
→ Electricity rates listed as zero are not currently available.
Residential natural gas prices in 08628 in September 2025 averaged 17.94 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 27% less than the national average rate of 24.56 $/Mcf (September 2025). [2]
→ Natural gas prices listed as zero are not currently available.
See the chart below to see a comparison of Trenton natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare 08628 (Trenton, NJ) natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Trenton (New Jersey) increased approximately 11%, from 16.92 $/Mcf (August 2024) to 18.78 $/Mcf (August 2025). [2]
→ Natural gas prices listed as zero are not currently available.
The ZIP code of 08628 (Trenton, NJ) has an average annual solar radiation value of 4.86 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Trenton values to both low and high values in the U.S. overall: [3]
→ Solar radiation values listed as zero are not currently available.
See the chart below for a comparison of Trenton solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Trenton levels against both 1) low average solar radition levels (WA) and also 2) high average solar radiation levels (NV). [3]
→ k/m/d: kilowatt hours per square meter per day.
→ Solar radiation values listed as zero are not currently available.
Households in the United States have benefited from falling energy prices in recent years, which has driven down the cost of living.
Read More
Penn State researchers recently examined microgrids and discovered that they may not always be a wise economic move for communities.
Read More
Through the analysis of publicly available data filed by electricity suppliers, the CT OCC discovered that electricity customers overpaid by $58 million in 2015.
Read More
The ZIP code 08628 is associated with the city of Trenton, NJ in Mercer County. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in 08628, or for other information related to utilities in New Jersey, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Five states accounted for about 40% percent of total U.S. natural gas usage in 2013: Texas, California, Louisiana, Florida, & New York.
Find the best fixed rate electricity plan for your home or business.
No plans with hidden fees, variable rates or other tricks.
