Residential electricity prices in Carteret, NJ in August 2026 averaged approximately 24.61 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 36% more than the national average rate of 18.16 ¢/kWh (August 2026). [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 July 2025 to July 2026 - residential electricity prices in Carteret increased approximately 0%, from 25.11 ¢/kWh to 25.19 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Carteret in August 2026 averaged 20.13 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 26% less than the national average rate of 27.05 $/Mcf (August 2026). [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 2%, from 18.40 $/Mcf (July 2025) to 18.76 $/Mcf (July 2026). [2]
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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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