Utility Providers in Clifton, New Jersey

Clifton is served by 85 utility providers across 6 categories covering 6 ZIP codes in Passaic County.

Passaic County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Clifton vs. US average

Electricity
18.8¢/kWh
↑ 14% above US average (16.5¢)
↓ 3% below NJ state average (19.3¢)
Natural gas
$13.21/Mcf
↓ 9% below US average
Local electricity rate from NREL Utility Rate Database (2023), averaged across Clifton-area providers. State and US electric averages from EIA Form 861 (2024). Natural gas prices from EIA Form 176 (2024, $/Mcf). US avg electricity: 16.5¢/kWh · US avg gas: $14.50/Mcf.

Typical monthly utility bills in Clifton

Electricity$100-$149 (18.8¢–18.8¢/kWh)
Natural gas$200-$249
Water & sewer~$43/month

Figures from U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates, reflecting households that pay utilities separately from rent. In dense urban areas where heat or hot water is often included in rent, these numbers represent the subset of residents who pay directly.

How Clifton heats its homes

83%
9%
8%

83% natural gas · 9% electricity · 8% other fuels

Electric rates in Clifton

Residential rates range from 18.8¢ to 18.8¢ per kWh.

Clifton
18.8¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include Jersey Central Power & Lt Co, Public Service Elec & Gas Co, Rockland Electric Co.

This is 14% above the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

Note: New Jersey has a competitive electricity market — you may be able to choose your supplier.

Internet providers in Clifton

Clifton has strong broadband coverage.

Cogent Communication
100,000 Mbps
Fiber
Lightpath
10,000 Mbps
Fiber
Optimum
8,000 Mbps
Fiber / Cable
Verizon
2,048 Mbps
Fiber / Fixed Wireless
Xfinity
2,000 Mbps
Cable

Availability varies by address. Based on FCC Broadband Data Collection filings.

Electric 3 providers

Jersey Central Power & Lt Co
Public Service Elec & Gas Co
Rockland Electric Co

Natural Gas 1 provider

Public Service Elec. & Gas Co

Water 70 providers

BELLEVILLE WATER DEPT
BLOOMFIELD WATER DEPARTMENT
BLOOMINGDALE WATER DEPT
BOGERTS RANCH ESTATES IN
BUTLER WATER DEPT
CALDWELL WATER DEPT
CEDAR GROVE WATER DEPT
COMPLETE CARE AT MILFORD MANOR LLC
EAST ORANGE WATER COMMISSION
ELMWOOD PARK WATER DEPT
ESSEX FELLS WATER DEPT
ESSEX FELLS WATER HILLTOP SYSTEM
FAIR LAWN WATER DEPT
FAIRFIELD WATER DEPT
GARFIELD WATER DEPARTMENT
GLEN RIDGE WATER DEPT
HAWTHORNE WATER DEPARTMENT
HO HO KUS WATER DEPT
HOLLAND CHRISTIAN HOME
LIVINGSTON TWP DIV OF WATER
LYNDHURST WATER DEPARTMENT
MAHWAH WATER DEPARTMENT
MANCHESTER UTILITIES AUTHORITY
MONTCLAIR WATER BUREAU
N.J.D.W.S.C. - WANAQUE NORTH
NEWARK WATER DEPARTMENT
NJ AMERICAN WATER - LITTLE FALLS
NJ AMERICAN WATER - SHORT HILLS
NORTH CALDWELL - HILLTOP
NORTH CALDWELL WATER DEP
NUTLEY WATER DEPT
OAKLAND WATER DEPT
ORANGE WATER DEPT
PARK RIDGE WATER DEPT
PASSAIC VALLEY W C HIGH CREST
PASSAIC VALLEY WATER COMMISSION
PASSAIC VALLEY WC LODI WD
POMPTON LAKES MUA
PVWC-NORTH ARLINGTON
RAMSEY WATER DEPT
REFLECTION LAKES GARDEN APARTMENTS
RIDGEWOOD WATER
RINGWOOD WATER DEPARTMENT
ROSELAND WATER DEPT
SADDLE BROOK WATER DEPT
SADDLE RIVER WATER UTILITY
SOUTH ORANGE WATER DEPARTMENT
TOWNSHIP OF WAYNE
VEOLIA WATER NEW JERSEY - AWOSTING
VEOLIA WATER NEW JERSEY - BIRCH HILL
VEOLIA WATER NEW JERSEY - CRESCENT PARK
VEOLIA WATER NEW JERSEY - PARKWAY
VEOLIA WATER NEW JERSEY FRANKLIN LAKES
VEOLIA WATER NEW JERSEY HACKENSACK
VEOLIA WATER NEW JERSEY MONTVALE PD95
VEOLIA WATER NJ - OLDE MILFORD EST
VEOLIA WATER NJ ALLENDALE WATER SYSTEM
VEOLIA WATER NJ BALD EAGLE COMMONS
VEOLIA WATER NJ GREENBROOK ESTATES
VEOLIA WATER NJ-BALD EAGLE VILLAGE
VERONA WATER DEPARTMENT
WALDWICK WATER DEPT
WALLINGTON WATER DEPT
WANAQUE W DEPT.
WEST CALDWELL WATER DEPARTMENT
WONDER LAKE PROPERTIES I
WOODLAND HEIGHTS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
WOODLAND PARK WATER DEPARTMENT

Sewer 1 provider

Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission - CS/CSO/STP

Trash & Recycling 1 provider

Internet 9 providers

AT&T
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Cogent Communication
Fiber up to 100,000 Mbps
Lightpath
Fiber up to 10,000 Mbps
Monmouth Telephone & Telegraph
Fiber
Optimum
Fiber / Cable up to 8,000 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
TPx Communications
DSL up to 150 Mbps
Verizon
Fiber / Fixed Wireless up to 2,048 Mbps
Xfinity
Cable up to 2,000 Mbps

Business Internet 1 provider

These providers offer business-class internet service in this area.

ZIP codes in Clifton, NJ

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Disclaimer: Provider information is sourced from federal databases including HIFLD, EPA SDWIS, FCC Broadband Data, and EIA-861. Utility cost estimates are from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Local electric rates are based on 2023 NREL Utility Rate Database data; state and US averages are from EIA Form 861 (2024). Coverage areas are approximate and may not reflect recent changes. Please verify directly with your provider.

Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau, NREL, EIA-861, HIFLD, EPA, FCC. Last updated: May 2026.