JCP&L Electric Rates & Plans
Electricity rates, plans, peak hours and solar rules for Jersey Central Power & Light homes in New Jersey. Updated November 2026.
What homes pay
- Average home rate
- 19.32¢/kWh
- 1-year change
- +7.4%
- 201913.14¢
- 202314.00¢
- 202415.65¢
- 202518.39¢
- Sep 2025 to Aug 202619.32¢
Jersey Central Power & Light delivers your power. You can buy the electricity from JCP&L or from a supplier you choose. The average rate above is for homes that buy from JCP&L.
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861M and Form EIA-861. Average rate: September 2025 to August 2026. 1-year change: January to August 2026 compared with January to August 2025.
Plans and peak hours
| Plan | Peak hours | Fixed monthly charge |
|---|---|---|
| Standard (RS) | None. Same price all day | $4.27 |
| Time of day (RT) | 8 am to 8 pm weekdays | $8.07 |
Source: JCP&L New Jersey tariff, as of July 15, 2026.
Solar and battery rules
- Power you send back
- Net metering at the retail price, unchanged in the Board of Public Utilities' May 21, 2026 review.
- Solar incentive
- SREC-II certificates pay $77 per MWh from July 27, 2026, including for leased systems.
Source: New Jersey Board of Public Utilities, orders of May 21 and July 2026.
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