Utility Providers in Newark, New Jersey

Newark is served by 39 utility providers across 6 categories covering 11 ZIP codes in Essex County.

Essex County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Newark 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 Newark-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 Newark

Electricity$100-$149 (14.0¢–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 Newark heats its homes

70%
21%
10%

70% natural gas · 21% electricity · 10% other fuels

Electric rates in Newark

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

Newark
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 Newark

Newark has strong broadband coverage.

NetCarrier Telecom Inc
100,000 Mbps
Fiber
Lightpath
10,000 Mbps
Fiber
Newark Fiber
10,000 Mbps
Fiber
Optimum
8,000 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 21 providers

BELLEVILLE WATER DEPT
BLOOMFIELD WATER DEPARTMENT
CALDWELL WATER DEPT
CEDAR GROVE WATER DEPT
EAST ORANGE WATER COMMISSION
ESSEX FELLS WATER DEPT
ESSEX FELLS WATER HILLTOP SYSTEM
FAIRFIELD WATER DEPT
GLEN RIDGE WATER DEPT
LIVINGSTON TWP DIV OF WATER
MONTCLAIR WATER BUREAU
NEWARK WATER DEPARTMENT
NJ AMERICAN WATER - SHORT HILLS
NORTH CALDWELL - HILLTOP
NORTH CALDWELL WATER DEP
NUTLEY WATER DEPT
ORANGE WATER DEPT
ROSELAND WATER DEPT
SOUTH ORANGE WATER DEPARTMENT
VERONA WATER DEPARTMENT
WEST CALDWELL WATER DEPARTMENT

Sewer 2 providers

PASSAIC VALLEY SEWERAGE COMM
Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission - CS/CSO/STP

Trash & Recycling 1 provider

City DPW

Internet 12 providers

Astound Broadband
Cable / Fiber up to 1,500 Mbps
AT&T
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Lightpath
Fiber up to 10,000 Mbps
Monmouth Telephone & Telegraph
Fiber
NetCarrier Telecom Inc
Fiber up to 100,000 Mbps
Newark Fiber
Fiber up to 10,000 Mbps
Optimum
Fiber / Cable up to 8,000 Mbps
ResiBridge LLC
Fiber up to 300 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Verizon
Fiber / Fixed Wireless up to 2,048 Mbps
Xfinity
Cable up to 2,000 Mbps
Xtel Communications
Fiber up to 100 Mbps

Business Internet 1 provider

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

ZIP codes in Newark, 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.