Cost to Run a Pellet Stove in New Jersey
New Jersey's average residential electricity rate is 23.3¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 39th cheapest in the country, 27% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (10 hours/day), a pellet stove here costs $21.25 per month.
Per hour
7.0¢
at 200–500 W
Per day
$0.70
10 hours/day
Per month
$21.25
91 kWh
Per year
$255
1,095 kWh
By usage level in New Jersey
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (5 hrs/day) | $0.35 | $10.62 | $128 |
| Typical (10 hrs/day) | $0.70 | $21.25 | $255 |
| Heavy (20 hrs/day) | $1.40 | $42.50 | $510 |
New Jersey vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a pellet stove in New Jersey?
At New Jersey's current average residential rate of 23.3¢/kWh (May 2026), a pellet stove with typical usage costs about $0.70 per day, $21.25 per month, or $255 per year.
Is running a pellet stove in New Jersey more expensive than average?
Yes. New Jersey's electricity costs about 27% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $21.25 per month here versus $16.78 nationally.
What does electricity cost in New Jersey right now?
New Jersey residents pay an average of 23.3¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 39th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.