Residential electricity prices in Newark, NJ in August 2024 averaged approximately 20.67 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 24% more than the national average rate of 16.63 ¢/kWh (August 2024). [1]
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See how electricity costs in Newark differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from July 2023 to July 2024 - residential electricity prices in Newark increased approximately 12%, from 18.42 ¢/kWh to 20.72 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Newark in August 2024 averaged 16.92 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 28% less than the national average rate of 23.40 $/Mcf (August 2024). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Newark natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare Newark natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Newark (New Jersey) increased approximately 2%, from 16.40 $/Mcf (July 2023) to 16.80 $/Mcf (July 2024). [2]
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The city of Newark (New Jersey) has an average annual solar radiation value of 4.9 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Newark 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 Newark solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Newark 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 Newark, NJ in Essex County has an approximate population of 277,140. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in Newark, NJ, or for other information related to utilities in Newark, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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