New Jersey Power Outages: Live Map & Grid Status
As of Nov 2, 10:45 PM EST, 31 New Jersey customers (<0.001% of 4,386,194) were without power across 4 counties, according to utilities reporting to DOE's ODIN outage feed.
New Jersey outage map by county
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Live data from 1 participating utility, covering roughly 27% of New Jersey electricity customers. Source: DOE/ORNL Outage Data Initiative Nationwide (ODIN).
New Jersey counties with power outages
Counties with customers out right now
| County | Customers out | Utility | Est. restoration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean County | 16 | Jersey Central Power & Lt Co | — |
| Middlesex County | 13 | Jersey Central Power & Lt Co | — |
| Burlington County | 1 | Jersey Central Power & Lt Co | — |
| Somerset County | 1 | Jersey Central Power & Lt Co | — |
Weather alerts
Wind, storm, ice, heat and fire-weather alerts from NWS
No active outage-relevant weather alerts from the National Weather Service.
Outage trend: last 7 days
Customers without power, recorded every ~30 minutes (participating utilities)
Biggest New Jersey power outages since 2014
Statewide outage events recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
The largest power outage in New Jersey since 2014 (Aug 4–9, 2020) left as many as 1,391,308 customers (33.37% of the state) without power at once, driven by Hurricane Isaias. The next largest (Jul 22–25, 2019) peaked at 361,796 customers (Severe thunderstorms).
By EAGLE-I's count, New Jersey customers averaged about 5 hr 42 min without power per year from 2018 to 2025. The worst year was 2020, at 17 hr 28 min per customer.
Outages peak in August (35% of outage time). Outage time in New Jersey has fallen recently: about 2 hr 55 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 8 hr 29 min in 2018–2021.
| # | When | Peak out at once | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 4–9, 2020 | 1,391,308(33.37%) | 6 | Hurricane Isaias |
| 2 | Jul 22–25, 2019 | 361,796(8.68%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Mar 2–11, 2018 | 348,951(8.37%) | 10 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Jun 23–28, 2015 | 340,534(8.17%) | 6 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Aug 20, 2015 | 167,075(4.01%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 6 | Jun 3–5, 2020 | 165,267(3.96%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 7 | Jan 23–24, 2016 | 145,547(3.49%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 8 | Apr 3–4, 2016 | 134,989(3.24%) | 2 | High winds |
Hours without power per customer, by year (EAGLE-I)
When outages happen
Source: DOE/ORNL EAGLE-I recorded electricity outages, 2014–2025 (CC BY 4.0), with likely causes from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database. EAGLE-I coverage was partial before 2018, so averages use 2018–2025. Peak counts are the highest number of customers out at one time.
New Jersey electric utilities
Largest electric companies in New Jersey, from EIA-861 (2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NJ) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSE&G | Investor Owned | 2,575,136 | Not reporting | |
| JCP&L (Jersey Central Power & Light) | Investor Owned | 1,181,665 | 31 out | |
| Atlantic City Electric | Investor Owned | 575,422 | Not reporting | |
| Rockland Electric Co | Investor Owned | 76,407 | Not reporting | |
| Sunrun Inc. | Behind the Meter | 48,497 | Not reporting | |
| City of Vineland - (NJ) | Municipal | 25,975 | Not reporting | |
| Spruce Finance | Behind the Meter | 14,507 | Not reporting | |
| Sussex Rural Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 12,201 | Not reporting | |
| Borough of Butler - (NJ) | Municipal | 11,849 | Not reporting | |
| Tesla Inc. | Behind the Meter | 10,015 | Not reporting | |
| Borough of Madison - (NJ) | Municipal | 6,894 | Not reporting | |
| Borough of South River - (NJ) | Municipal | 6,547 | Not reporting | |
| SunPower Capital, LLC | Behind the Meter | 5,732 | Not reporting | |
| Borough of Park Ridge - (NJ) | Municipal | 4,032 | Not reporting | |
| Seaside Heights Municipal Utility (NJ) | Municipal | 3,222 | Not reporting |
“Avg. outage time / yr” is each utility's reported SAIDI for 2025, including major events. “Live data” shows whether the utility shares outages with DOE ODIN.
New Jersey grid reliability & uptime
Official reliability metrics from the U.S. Energy Information Administration
In 2025, the average New Jersey customer went 2 hr 35 min without power, compared with 4 hr 29 min for the U.S. as a whole. That ranks New Jersey 41st of 51 for total outage time, where 1st has the most.
Leaving out major events such as hurricanes and ice storms, the figure falls to 1 hr 36 min. Customers averaged 1.12 interruptions, each lasting about 2 hr 19 min. Over the last five years New Jersey averaged 2 hr 13 min of outages per customer per year (rank 47th).
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| Year | NJ SAIDI (min) | U.S. SAIDI (min) |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 263.6 | 209 |
| 2016 | 137.5 | 268.4 |
| 2017 | 85.5 | 505.9 |
| 2018 | 505.5 | 349.2 |
| 2019 | 249.7 | 295.5 |
| 2020 | 943.3 | 456.1 |
| 2021 | 139.2 | 475.8 |
| 2022 | 89.6 | 333 |
| 2023 | 108.2 | 366.6 |
| 2024 | 173.3 | 662.6 |
| 2025 | 155.1 | 269.2 |
Source: EIA Electric Power Annual, Table 11.4 (IEEE method, all events including major event days).
New Jersey power outage news
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All New Jersey counties
Outage status, alerts and utilities for all 21 New Jersey counties
- Atlantic County
- Bergen County
- Burlington County1
- Camden County
- Cape May County
- Cumberland County
- Essex County
- Gloucester County
- Hudson County
- Hunterdon County
- Mercer County
- Middlesex County13
- Monmouth County
- Morris County
- Ocean County16
- Passaic County
- Salem County
- Somerset County1
- Sussex County
- Union County
- Warren County
New Jersey power outage FAQ
Is there a power outage in New Jersey right now?
Yes. As of Nov 2, 10:45 PM EST, utilities reporting to DOE ODIN show 31 customers without power in New Jersey, with the most in Ocean County (16). Coverage is limited to participating utilities, so check your utility's outage map for your address.
How reliable is the power grid in New Jersey?
In 2025, the average New Jersey electricity customer was without power for 2 hr 35 min in total (SAIDI, including major events), versus 4 hr 29 min nationally, according to EIA. That ranks New Jersey 41st of 51 for outage time (1st = most). Power was on 99.970% of the year.
How long do power outages last in New Jersey?
When an outage happened in 2025, New Jersey customers waited an average of 2 hr 19 min for power to be restored (CAIDI), and the average customer had 1.12 sustained interruptions during the year (SAIFI), per EIA-861 data.
Who do I call to report a power outage in New Jersey?
Report outages directly to your electric utility. Public Service Elec & Gas Co, Jersey Central Power & Lt Co, Atlantic City Electric Co and others serve the most customers in New Jersey. Call 911 if you see a downed power line or are in danger.
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