Residential electricity prices in New Brunswick, NJ 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]
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See how electricity costs in New Brunswick 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 New Brunswick increased approximately 21%, from 19.32 ¢/kWh to 23.39 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in New Brunswick in October 2025 averaged 17.04 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 13% less than the national average rate of 19.61 $/Mcf (October 2025). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of New Brunswick natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare New Brunswick natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in New Brunswick (New Jersey) increased approximately 14%, from 15.78 $/Mcf (September 2024) to 17.94 $/Mcf (September 2025). [2]
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The city of New Brunswick (New Jersey) has an average annual solar radiation value of 4.9 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare New Brunswick 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 New Brunswick solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare New Brunswick levels against both 1) low average solar radition levels (WA) and also 2) high average solar radiation levels (NV). [3]
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The city of New Brunswick, NJ in Middlesex County has an approximate population of 55,181. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in New Brunswick, NJ, or for other information related to utilities in New Brunswick, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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