Residential electricity prices in New Brunswick, NJ in February 2026 averaged approximately 23.12 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 31% more than the national average rate of 17.65 ¢/kWh (February 2026). [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 January 2025 to January 2026 - residential electricity prices in New Brunswick increased approximately 18%, from 19.68 ¢/kWh to 23.13 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in New Brunswick in February 2026 averaged 13.91 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 8% less than the national average rate of 15.07 $/Mcf (February 2026). [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 6%, from 13.41 $/Mcf (January 2025) to 14.22 $/Mcf (January 2026). [2]
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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]
→ k/m/d: kilowatt hours per square meter per day.
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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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