JCP&L (Jersey Central Power & Light) Outages: Live Status & Outage Map
As of Nov 2, 10:45 PM EST, JCP&L (Jersey Central Power & Light) was reporting 31 customers without power across 4 counties, according to its live data shared with DOE's ODIN outage feed.
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Current JCP&L outages
Counties where JCP&L is reporting outages right now
| County | Customers out | Est. restoration |
|---|---|---|
| Ocean County, NJ | 16 | — |
| Middlesex County, NJ | 13 | — |
| Burlington County, NJ | 1 | — |
| Somerset County, NJ | 1 | — |
How reliable is JCP&L?
Form EIA-861 reliability metrics for 2025, by state, compared with each state's average
| State | Customers | Outage time / customer | Outages / customer | Avg. restoration | State average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 1,181,665 | 6 hr 31 min | 2.21 | 2 hr 57 min | 2 hr 35 min |
Outage time = SAIDI, outages = SAIFI, restoration = CAIDI, all including major events, as reported on Form EIA-861 (2025). Storm exposure differs a lot between territories, so one year is not a full verdict.
How JCP&L compares in New Jersey
Other large utilities serving New Jersey, ranked by outage time per customer (2025)
JCP&L service area
Counties where JCP&L has service territory (EIA-861). Each links to live outage status and history.
JCP&L outage FAQ
Is JCP&L having a power outage right now?
Yes. As of Nov 2, 10:45 PM EST, 31 JCP&L customers were without power, most in Ocean County, Middlesex County, Burlington County.
How do I report a JCP&L power outage?
Report outages directly to JCP&L through its official outage reporting page (linked on this page). If you see a downed power line, stay at least 35 feet away and call 911.
How reliable is JCP&L?
In 2025, the average JCP&L customer was without power for about 6 hr 31 min in total (SAIDI, including major events), according to EIA-861. That ranks 150th of 179 large U.S. utilities, where 1st has the least outage time.
What areas does JCP&L serve?
JCP&L serves about 1,181,665 customers in New Jersey, with service territory in 13 counties (EIA-861, 2025).
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