Residential electricity prices in Newark, 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 Newark 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 Newark increased approximately 11%, from 17.71 ¢/kWh to 19.70 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Newark 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 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 8%, from 11.97 $/Mcf (February 2024) to 12.89 $/Mcf (February 2025). [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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