Average JCP&L Electric Bill

Jersey Central Power and Light Company (JCP&L) is one of two major energy companies in the state of New Jersey. This company provides energy to more than one million people in the state. Did you know that the average bill paid by these people for their energy is higher than it has to be? What’s worse is that it’s difficult to understand your average bill with this company.

Rates for JCP&L aren’t straightforward. Take a look at the rate information on their website and you will see that instead of providing you with easy-to-understand information about the per kWh rates that they charge, this company breaks it down into tiny bits of information so it’s tough to tell how much you’re actually paying for energy. They include transmission charges and distribution charges. They have different rates for the summer than for the rest of the year. They have different rates for water heating than other energy. They have different rates for the first 600 kWh that you use each month than for energy used beyond that amount. They have peak rates and off-peak rates. It’s all really confusing!

What it boils down to, though, is that the average JCP&L electric bill is really high. In the winter months it exceeds $200 per month and sometimes climbs to as high as nearly $400 per month. Who has that kind of money to spend on their energy bills?!

The good news is that New Jersey customers have different options than just JCP&L when it comes to who gives them their electricity. It is possible to switch to a lower cost provider in order to dramatically reduce your NJ average electric bill. Even without making any changes to the amount of energy you use in your home, switching energy providers can be a cost-effective choice. Combined with smart energy-saving moves, this can really save you a lot of money on your monthly electricity bills in New Jersey.