New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG) Data Access Guide
New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG), a New Jersey Resources company, distributes natural gas to roughly 532,000 customers across Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, Morris, Sussex, and Burlington Counties. Customers access bills through the My Account portal and mobile app; third-party suppliers exchange data via EDI (ANSI X.12) and the Electronic Bulletin Board (EBB) — there is no Green Button or public API.
How to Get Your New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG) Data: All Access Methods
| Method | 1st Party | 3rd Party | Customer Types | Data Types | Latency | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| My Account Portal / Mobile App | ✓ | — | All customers | Billing, daily usage | Real-time | Web, PDF, app |
| Electronic Bulletin Board (EBB) | — | ✓ | Licensed suppliers | Daily burn, usage history | 1-3 business days | Web, text/CSV |
| EDI 814/867 | — | ✓ | Licensed suppliers | Monthly/historical usage, billing | ~1 business day | ANSI X.12 |
| Nectar API (third-party access) | ✓ | ✓ | All (with auth) | Monthly usage/billing | Automated | API, CSV |
| EnergyCAP benchmarking | ✓ | ✓ | Commercial >25,000 sq ft | Monthly consumption/billing | Automatic | Web portal |
Billing Data Access
NJNG customers view and download bills through the My Account web portal and mobile app. Third-party energy suppliers receive structured billing files twice monthly (utility consolidated, dual, or supplier consolidated billing).
What Data Is on Your New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG) Bill
- Bill history and statements
- Payment history
- Usage analysis (by ZIP and vs. NJNG average)
- Meter reads, therms, degree days (supplier files)
- Rate codes and demand levels (commercial)
How to Download New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG) Bills (Business & Commercial)
- 01Register the commercial account in My Account
- 02Enroll in E-Bill and usage analysis tools
- 03For automated/structured data, enroll as a supplier or use Nectar's API (see docs.nectarclimate.com)
- 04Commercial buildings >25,000 sq ft register with EnergyCAP for benchmarking
How to Download New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG) Bills (Residential)
- 01Go to myaccount.njng.com and click New to My Account?
- 02Enter account number and account name from your bill
- 03Create a username (no spaces) and a compliant password
- 04Answer security questions and verify via email
- 05Open Billing and Payment to view/download bills as PDF
Third-Party Access to New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG) Billing Data
Natural Solutions supplier billing files
- 01Obtain BPU supplier license
- 02Sign the Marketer and Service Broker Agreement and post security deposit
- 03Choose utility consolidated, dual, or supplier consolidated billing
- 04Receive electronic bill files (text/Excel) twice monthly
Nectar API (customer-permissioned)
- 01Customer authorizes access through Nectar
- 02Third party receives data via the Nectar API — see docs.nectarclimate.com
- 03No separate NJNG agreement required
Want to understand the charges on your bill?
See the New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG) Rate Schedules & Tariff Guide →Interval Data & Smart Meters
NJNG uses AMR for daily meter reads; it has not deployed next-gen interval (15/30-min) smart meters. Customers see usage analysis in My Account; suppliers retrieve monthly/historical usage via EDI 867 and daily burn data via the EBB.
How to Download New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG) Interval Data via Green Button
- 01Green Button / ESPI is not offered by NJNG
- 02Use My Account usage analysis for personal data
- 03Suppliers retrieve usage via EDI 867 or the EBB
- 04Authorize Nectar for customer-permissioned API data access — see docs.nectarclimate.com
Interval data is essential for rate comparison and TOU analysis.
See which New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG) rate schedule is best for your usage pattern →Third-Party API Access
NJNG has no public developer API or Green Button Connect My Data. Programmatic data access is via EDI (ANSI X.12 4010) and the Electronic Bulletin Board for licensed suppliers, or via Nectar's API with customer permission — see docs.nectarclimate.com. The EnergyCAP platform receives NJNG billing data for benchmarking commercial buildings.
How to Register as a New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG) API Vendor
- 01For automated supplier access: obtain BPU license, sign supplier agreement, complete EDI testing (90 days notice)
- 02For consultant access: use Nectar with customer permission — see docs.nectarclimate.com
- 03For benchmarking: register the building with EnergyCAP
EDI (Electronic Data Interchange)
Supported New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG) EDI Transaction Sets
| Code | Name | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| 814 | Change Request & Response (Enroll/Drop/Change) | Customer enrollment, drops, service and rate changes; 814HU requests historical usage |
| 867 | Monthly / Historical Usage | Returns meter reads, therms, degree days, rate codes (867HU historical, 867 monthly) |
| 810 | LDC Consolidated Bill | Supplier billing with NJNG delivery charges included |
| 820 | Payment / Remittance | Supplier settlement and imbalance payments |
How to Enroll in New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG) EDI
- 01Obtain a New Jersey BPU supplier license
- 02Sign the Marketer and Service Broker Agreement and post security deposit ($25k-$75k)
- 03Request EDI capability and receive technical contact/VAN details
- 04Implement ANSI X.12 4010 transactions and complete testing (90 days notice)
- 05Receive certification and activate production EDI
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Rate Schedules & Tariff Analysis
NJNG bills unbundle into delivery (regulated by the NJ BPU) and commodity (competitive). Sales customers pay the BGSS Price to Compare ($0.4567/therm verified, Dec 2025-2026); shopping customers replace BGSS with a third-party rate. C&I delivery uses tiered General Service classifications (GSG and Large Volume GSG-LV), with large customers able to elect firm transportation and self-supply commodity. Exact per-therm delivery charges are specified in the BPU No. 12 tariff rather than a public brochure.
New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG) Rate Schedule List
| Schedule | Applicability |
|---|---|
| GSG | C&I ≥ 5,000 therms/year; tiered delivery + commodity |
| GSG-LV | C&I ≥ 100,000 therms/year; firm sales or firm transportation |
| BGSS Price to Compare | $0.4567/therm commodity benchmark (RS and GSS sales) |
New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG) Rate Features & TOU Details
- Unbundled delivery vs. commodity
- Verified BGSS Price to Compare $0.4567/therm (Dec 2025-2026)
- Competitive supply via Natural Solutions / licensed marketers
- GSG-LV large-volume class with firm sales or transportation election
- Delivery determinants (customer charge, per-therm, demand/MDQ) in BPU No. 12 tariff
For a deeper analysis including cost optimization strategies and historical rate trends:
Read the full New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG) Rate Optimization Guide →Other Data Access Programs
Natural Solutions Supplier Program
NJNG's program letting licensed third-party suppliers serve customers with a choice of utility consolidated, dual, or supplier consolidated billing.
- 01Obtain a BPU supplier license
- 02Sign the Marketer and Service Broker Agreement and post a security deposit
- 03Choose a billing arrangement and complete EBB/EDI setup
- 04Begin enrolling customers and receiving usage/billing data
EnergyCAP Benchmarking (NJ Clean Energy Act)
NJNG provides billing data directly to EnergyCAP for commercial buildings over 25,000 sq ft to meet NJ energy/water benchmarking requirements (effective Aug 1, 2023).
- 01Register the building at ucp.energycap.com/njng with the NJNG account number
- 02EnergyCAP automatically receives NJNG billing data
- 03View and analyze building energy performance
- 04Submit the required benchmarking report
Limitations & Considerations
- ⚠No Green Button (Download or Connect My Data) / ESPI support
- ⚠No public developer API
- ⚠No sub-daily interval (15/30-min) gas data; AMR daily reads only
- ⚠EDI/EBB access requires a BPU supplier license
- ⚠Exact C&I delivery per-therm charges are in the BPU No. 12 tariff, not a public rate brochure
- ⚠Account/CIS upgrade (2025) issuing new account numbers; old numbers still valid
New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG) Data Access FAQ
Does NJNG support Green Button or a public API?▾
No. NJNG does not offer Green Button Download/Connect My Data or a public developer API. Structured access is via EDI (ANSI X.12 4010) and the Electronic Bulletin Board for licensed suppliers, or via Nectar's API with customer permission (see docs.nectarclimate.com). Proposed NJ BPU AMI rules (Docket EX24090717) may change this in future years.
Can a C&I customer get interval gas data?▾
Not sub-daily. NJNG uses AMR for daily meter reads and has not deployed 15/30-minute interval metering for gas. Customers see usage analysis in My Account; licensed suppliers retrieve monthly/historical usage via EDI 867 and daily burn data through the EBB.
How does a third party access our usage data?▾
Two paths: (1) a BPU-licensed supplier signs an NJNG supplier agreement and pulls data via EDI 867 or the EBB (NJNG assumes the supplier has customer authorization); or (2) a consultant uses Nectar's API with the customer's permission — no separate NJNG agreement needed (see docs.nectarclimate.com). Commercial buildings >25,000 sq ft also flow data to EnergyCAP.
What is the current BGSS price and how does it relate to C&I rates?▾
The BGSS Price to Compare for residential and General Service Small sales customers is a verified $0.4567/therm (December 2025 through the 2026 forecast period, NJ BPU Docket GR25050318). It is the commodity benchmark; C&I delivery charges are tiered by General Service class (GSG / Large Volume GSG-LV) and specified in the BPU No. 12 tariff.
Should a large C&I customer take firm transportation?▾
Often yes at 100,000+ therms/year (GSG-LV). Firm transportation lets you buy gas from a licensed marketer and pay NJNG only delivery and balancing, avoiding the utility commodity margin. You must hold clear title to delivered gas and manage daily nominations/balancing via the EBB, so model both options first.
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