About Public Service Electric & Gas
Established in 1903, Public Service Electric & Gas (PSE&G) NJ, or PSEG Electric, is a utility company that serves 2.3 million electric and 1.9 million gas customers in New Jersey. Roughly 400 gas, electric, and transportation companies combined to create PSE&G. Now, it is one of the four central New Jersey utility providers.
Headquartered in Newark, New Jersey, the company services Northern, Central, and Southern New Jersey. Cities serviced include Camden, Elizabeth, Jersey City, Newark, and Trenton. PSE&G is part of the Public Service Enterprise Group.
PSE&G electricity rates
| Plan Name | Plan Length | Rate* |
|---|---|---|
| Constellation - 12 Month Home Power Plan | 12 months | $0.160/ kWh |
| Constellation - 24 Month Home Power Plan | 24 months | $0.168/ kWh |
| Constellation - 12 Month Home Natural Gas Plan | 12 months | $0.639/ kWh |
| Constellation - 24 Month Home Natural Gas Plan | 24 months | $0.679/ kWh |
Please note: All rates above are accurate as of 7/27/2024, 4:14:15 AM CDT for ZIP Code 07104. Rates may have changed since this date/time. For the most up to date rates in your area, please enter your zip code above.
*All pricing shown in cents per kWh
PSE&G natural gas rates
| Plan Name | Plan Length | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Direct Energy - Live Brighter 18 | 18 months | $0.059 / therm |
| Constellation - 6 Month Home Natural Gas Plan | 6 months | $0.052 / therm |
| Direct Energy - Live Brighter 12 | 12 months | $0.053 / therm |
| Constellation - 24 Month Home Natural Gas Plan | 24 months | $0.053 / therm |
| Constellation - 12 Month Home Natural Gas Plan | 12 months | $0.054 / therm |
| Verde Energy - Clean Gas 24 | 24 months | $0.056 / therm |
| Verde Energy - Clean Gas 12 | 12 months | $0.057 / therm |
Please note: All rates above are accurate as of 7/31/2020 for ZIP Code 07104. Rates may have changed since this date. For the most up to date rates in your area, please visit our natural gas page and enter your zip code.
Understanding deregulation in New Jersey
In February 1999, New Jersey passed a bill to deregulate the state’s electricity and gas. Since then, New Jersey residents have the power to choose their electric and natural gas suppliers.
Energy deregulation means customers can shop within their service area for the best rates and plans from independent suppliers instead of the default supplier. To choose a new provider, explore our resources for navigating the deregulated market in New Jersey:
- Energy Buying Guide
- How to Switch Energy Providers
- No-Deposit Electricity Plans
- Tips to Lower Your Electricity Bill
If you can’t resolve a dispute with your supplier, contact the NJ Board of Public Utilities at 1-800-624-0241 or file a complaint online.
Difference between a utility company and an energy provider
A utility company, like PSE&G, delivers electric or natural gas to your home and maintains power lines, poles, and wires. While people in deregulated markets can choose their provider, you cannot choose your utility company, which is determined by where you live. Contact your utility company for emergencies, including power outages or downed lines.
An energy provider (also referred to as a retail electricity supplier, or REP) is an independent company who purchases energy from the utility company to sell to customers. Due to deregulation, you are not locked into one supplier and can choose from the default utility or a third-party supplier.
Since electricity rates vary based on location and plan, enter your ZIP code to discover options near you.
Providers available in the PSE&G service area
Third-party suppliers are abundant in the PSE&G service area in New Jersey under New Jersey’s Board of Public Utilities. Alternative PSE&G electric suppliers in the PSE&G service area include Constellation Energy and Direct Energy.
Navigating your energy options and figuring out which provider, plan, and rate works for you can be overwhelming. With Choose Energy’s free and independent marketplace, the process of comparing energy plans is straightforward and transparent. You can search by all-inclusive rates, reviews, and monthly bill estimates to find a plan that fits your needs. Filter for any specific features you’d like in your plan, such as green energy, solar power, or commercial electricity.
Because rates can vary based on provider, utility, and location, enter your ZIP code to compare available plans near you. If you would like to learn more, check out our comprehensive energy buying guide.
Contact PSE&G
Contact PSE&G to report outages, get PSE&G outage updates, and ask questions about PSE&G billing and payment options. You must contact your utility if you have a power outage or want to report damage to electricity lines or other equipment.
- To log in to your PSE&G electric account, click here.
- To contact PSE&G customer service, call 1-800-436-7734 or email them here.
To report power outages or emergency safety-related issues, call 1-800-880-7734, text OUT to 4PSEG (47734), report it online, or use the PSE&G app.