Residential electricity prices in Princeton, NJ in March 2026 averaged approximately 23.49 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 25% more than the national average rate of 18.83 ¢/kWh (March 2026). [1]
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See how electricity costs in Princeton differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from February 2025 to February 2026 - residential electricity prices in Princeton increased approximately 17%, from 19.70 ¢/kWh to 23.12 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Princeton in March 2026 averaged 14.21 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately INF% more than the national average rate of $/Mcf (March 2026). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Princeton natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare Princeton natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Princeton (New Jersey) increased approximately 6%, from 13.07 $/Mcf (February 2025) to 13.91 $/Mcf (February 2026). [2]
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See the chart below for a comparison of Princeton solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Princeton 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 borough of Princeton, NJ in Mercer County has an approximate population of 12,307. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in Princeton, NJ, or for other information related to utilities in Princeton, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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