Residential electricity prices in Watchung, 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 Watchung 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 Watchung increased approximately 17%, from 19.70 ¢/kWh to 23.12 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Watchung 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 Watchung natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare Watchung natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Watchung (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 Watchung solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Watchung 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 Watchung, NJ in Somerset County has an approximate population of 5,801. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in Watchung, NJ, or for other information related to utilities in Watchung, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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