Residential electricity prices in Cape May, NJ in August 2025 averaged approximately 24.96 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 42% more than the national average rate of 17.62 ¢/kWh (August 2025). [1]
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See how electricity costs in Cape May differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from July 2024 to July 2025 - residential electricity prices in Cape May increased approximately 22%, from 20.70 ¢/kWh to 25.32 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Cape May in August 2025 averaged 18.78 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 30% less than the national average rate of 26.88 $/Mcf (August 2025). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Cape May natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare Cape May natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Cape May (New Jersey) increased approximately 10%, from 16.46 $/Mcf (July 2024) to 18.15 $/Mcf (July 2025). [2]
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The city of Cape May (New Jersey) has an average annual solar radiation value of 5.03 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Cape May 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 Cape May solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Cape May 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 city of Cape May, NJ in Cape May County has an approximate population of 3,607. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in Cape May, NJ, or for other information related to utilities in Cape May, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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