Residential electricity prices in Paterson, NJ in February 2025 averaged approximately 19.70 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 24% more than the national average rate of 15.95 ¢/kWh (February 2025). [1]
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See how electricity costs in Paterson differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from January 2024 to January 2025 - residential electricity prices in Paterson increased approximately 10%, from 17.94 ¢/kWh to 19.68 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Paterson in January 2025 averaged 13.23 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 7% more than the national average rate of 12.34 $/Mcf (January 2025). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Paterson natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare Paterson natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Paterson (New Jersey) increased approximately 12%, from 12.08 $/Mcf (December 2023) to 13.47 $/Mcf (December 2024). [2]
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The city of Paterson (New Jersey) has an average annual solar radiation value of 4.87 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Paterson 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 Paterson solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Paterson 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 Paterson, NJ in Passaic County has an approximate population of 146,199. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in Paterson, NJ, or for other information related to utilities in Paterson, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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