Utility Providers in New Brunswick, New Jersey

New Brunswick is served by 30 utility providers across 5 categories covering 2 ZIP codes in Middlesex County.

Middlesex County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in New Brunswick vs. US average

Electricity
16.4¢/kWh
≈ About US average (16.5¢)
↓ 15% 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 New Brunswick-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 New Brunswick

Electricity$150-$199 (14.0¢–18.8¢/kWh)
Natural gas$150-$199
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 New Brunswick heats its homes

73%
21%
6%

73% natural gas · 21% electricity · 6% other fuels

Electric rates in New Brunswick

Residential rates range from 14.0¢ to 18.8¢ per kWh.

New Brunswick
16.4¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

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

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

Internet providers in New Brunswick

New Brunswick has strong broadband coverage.

NetCarrier Telecom Inc
1,000,000 Mbps
Fiber
Lightpath
10,000 Mbps
Fiber
Optimum
8,000 Mbps
Fiber / Cable
Xfinity
6,000 Mbps
Fiber / Cable
Verizon
2,048 Mbps
Fiber / Fixed Wireless

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

Electric 2 providers

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

Natural Gas 1 provider

Public Service Elec. & Gas Co

Water 16 providers

EAST BRUNSWICK WATER UTILITY
EDISON WATER CO
HELMETTA WATER DEPT
HIGHLAND PARK W DEPT
MATAWAN BOROUGH WATER DE
MIDDLESEX WATER COMPANY
MILLTOWN W DEPT
MONROE TWP UTILITY DEPARTMENT
NEW BRUNSWICK W DEPT
NORTH BRUNSWICK W DEPT
PERTH AMBOY WATER DEPARTMENT
SAYREVILLE W DEPT
SOUTH BRUNSWICK TWP W DI
SOUTH RIVER W DEPT
SPOTSWOOD W DEPT

Sewer 1 provider

Middlesex County UA - CS/STP

Internet 10 providers

AT&T
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Fusion
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
Lightpath
Fiber up to 10,000 Mbps
Monmouth Telephone & Telegraph
Fiber up to 500 Mbps
NetCarrier Telecom Inc
Fiber up to 1,000,000 Mbps
Optimum
Fiber / Cable up to 8,000 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Verizon
Fiber / Fixed Wireless up to 2,048 Mbps
Xfinity
Fiber / Cable up to 6,000 Mbps
Xtel Communications
Cable up to 1,000 Mbps

Business Internet 1 provider

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

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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.