Residential electricity prices in Carteret, NJ in March 2025 averaged approximately 19.88 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 16% more than the national average rate of 17.11 ¢/kWh (March 2025). [1]
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See how electricity costs in Carteret differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from February 2024 to February 2025 - residential electricity prices in Carteret increased approximately 11%, from 17.71 ¢/kWh to 19.70 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Carteret in March 2025 averaged 13.07 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 10% less than the national average rate of 14.57 $/Mcf (March 2025). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Carteret natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare Carteret natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Carteret (New Jersey) increased approximately 8%, from 11.97 $/Mcf (February 2024) to 12.89 $/Mcf (February 2025). [2]
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The borough of Carteret (New Jersey) has an average annual solar radiation value of 4.82 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Carteret 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 Carteret solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Carteret 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 borough of Carteret, NJ in Middlesex County has an approximate population of 22,844. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in Carteret, NJ, or for other information related to utilities in Carteret, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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