Watt Rates currently serves residential electricity customers in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
New Jersey
New Jersey’s energy market has been deregulated since 1999. Residents can choose their electricity supplier while their local utility continues to deliver power and maintain the grid. As of mid-2025, the average residential electricity rate in New Jersey is around 20.16¢/kWh. Commercial customers pay approximately 18.47¢/kWh. Major utilities include PSE&G (Public Service Electric & Gas), JCP&L (Jersey Central Power & Light) and Atlantic City Electric. Our comparison tool helps you see plans from licensed suppliers that serve your utility territory.
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania’s Electric Choice program began in 1996 and created a competitive market for electricity supply. The state average residential rate is about 18.98¢/kWh, with commercial rates around 18.33¢/kWh. According to EnergyBot, the lowest residential rate available today is 9 ¢/kWh and the average residential rate is 12.49¢/kWh. Utilities such as PECO, PPL Electric Utilities, Duquesne Light and Met‑Ed deliver power; suppliers like Constellation, Energy Harbor and Direct Energy provide generation. Our site connects you to competitive plans in each utility zone.