Essex County, NJ Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Essex County, New Jersey share live outage data (Jersey Central Power & Lt Co), and none of them report outages here right now. Public Service Elec & Gas Co does not share live data, so check its outage map for real-time status.
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Essex County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Essex County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 146 significant power outages in Essex County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 4–9, 2020) came when Hurricane Isaias left 85,509 customers (22.1% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 37 min of power per year, less than the New Jersey average of 5 hr 42 min. That ranks 15th of 21 New Jersey counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 39% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 12 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Essex County has fallen recently: about 1 hr 44 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 5 hr 28 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19, 2025) affected 4,152 customers (1.1%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 4–9, 2020 | 85,509(22.1%) | 6 | Hurricane Isaias |
| 2 | Mar 7–11, 2018 | 32,291(8.3%) | 5 | Winter storm |
| 3 | May 12, 2016 | 28,954(7.5%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Apr 15–17, 2023 | 28,478(7.4%) | 3 | Hail and lightning |
| 5 | Nov 18, 2019 | 26,828(6.9%) | 1 | Winter storm |
Hours without power per customer, by year
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.
Who provides electricity in Essex County?
Electric companies with service territory in Essex County (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 | Reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in New Jersey. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
Local outage news
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Cities in Essex County
Newark, East Orange
Nearby counties
Essex County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Essex County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Essex County by participating utilities. Live coverage is limited here, so If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Essex County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Public Service Elec & Gas Co, Jersey Central Power & Lt Co provide electric service in Essex County, New Jersey.
What was the worst power outage in Essex County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 4–9, 2020. It peaked at 85,509 customers without power (22.1% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to Hurricane Isaias.
How often does the power go out in Essex County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 146 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 37 min of power per year, and on 12 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Essex County, NJ Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/new-jersey/essex-county