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PSE&G Basic Generation Service: 19.7926¢ per kWh
In effect since October 1, 2026.
See if a plan beats PSE&G's Basic Generation Service at your usage.
What PSE&G's default supply costs you
At 875 kWh a month, about what an average home uses, the Basic Generation Service comes to $173.19 a month for electricity supply. Delivery charges and taxes are billed on top, whoever supplies you.
Basic Generation Service history
| Rate | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19.7926¢ | Oct 1, 2026 | today | Link |
How Pylon lowers your bill
Pylon watches every plan from licensed suppliers in your area, switches you to a cheaper one automatically and checks again before each contract ends. Pylon only switches you to a plan that costs less than your utility.
What you don't have to do
- No utility password. Pylon uses the pod id from your bill.
- You review and sign the authorization yourself.
- PSE&G still delivers your power and sends your bill.
- Pylon is a free service, not a supplier.
Own a business on PSE&G? See PSE&G's business price and get yours.
Where to find your PSE&G pod id
Your POD ID starts with letters PE. It is 20 digits. It looks like PE000000000000000000.
Questions
What is the PSE&G Basic Generation Service?
It's the price per kWh PSE&G charges for electricity supply if you haven't chosen a supplier: 19.7926¢ since October 1, 2026. Supplier plans are compared against it.
Is PSE&G raising its rates?
PSE&G's Basic Generation Service has been 19.7926¢ per kWh since October 1, 2026. This page shows the next price the day it's published.
When does it change next?
This page is updated when the next rate is published.
Why is my PSE&G bill so high?
Your bill has two parts. Delivery is always billed by PSE&G. Supply is the Basic Generation Service, unless you chose a supplier. If a supplier plan ended, you may now be paying that supplier's month-to-month rate; check the supply line on your bill against 19.7926¢.
Can I choose a different electricity supplier with PSE&G?
Yes. New Jersey lets every PSE&G customer choose a licensed supplier. PSE&G keeps delivering your power and sending your bill either way.
Other New Jersey utilities
- Atlantic City Electric Basic Generation Service
- JCP&L Basic Generation Service
- Rockland Electric Basic Generation Service
Sources
Rates are Pylon's own research from PSE&G's published Basic Generation Service, linked per period above. Checked by the Pylon team on November 13, 2026.