Residential electricity prices in 08873 in October 2024 averaged approximately 19.58 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 16% more than the national average rate of 16.94 ¢/kWh (October 2024). [1]
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See how electricity costs in 08873 differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from September 2023 to September 2024 - residential electricity prices in 08873 increased approximately 8%, from 17.97 ¢/kWh to 19.32 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in 08873 in September 2024 averaged 15.78 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 31% less than the national average rate of 22.74 $/Mcf (September 2024). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Somerset natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare 08873 (Somerset, NJ) natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Somerset (New Jersey) decreased approximately 2%, from 17.22 $/Mcf (August 2023) to 16.92 $/Mcf (August 2024). [2]
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The ZIP code of 08873 (Somerset, NJ) has an average annual solar radiation value of 4.93 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Somerset values to both low and high values in the U.S. overall: [3]
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See the chart below for a comparison of Somerset solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Somerset 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.
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The ZIP code 08873 is associated with the city of Somerset, NJ in Somerset County. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in 08873, or for other information related to utilities in New Jersey, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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