Solar in New Jersey

Key Solar Metrics

Avg Electricity Rate

22.6¢/kWh

Solar Production Potential

4.9 peak sun hours

Annual Production

920 kWh/kW

Net Metering

Incentive Programs

5 active programs

Top Incentive

Successor Solar Incentive (SuSI) — ADI Program

Permitting

Mixed

Major Utilities

Atlantic City Electric Co

Public Service Elec & Gas Co

Solar Landscape in New Jersey

New Jersey's electricity market includes both investor-owned utilities and cooperative/municipal providers. Utility-specific solar programs vary by provider. Residential customers should check with their specific utility provider for available solar incentive programs, interconnection requirements, and export credit rates.

Permitting

New Jersey follows local jurisdiction permitting for residential solar installations. Permitting requirements and timelines vary by county and municipality. Homeowners should contact their local building department for specific permit requirements, fees, and inspection schedules. Some jurisdictions in New Jersey have adopted streamlined solar permitting processes to reduce installation timelines.

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Solar Incentives & Rebates

Some incentive data is provisional and subject to verification. Programs may change — check official sources before making decisions.

State Programs

Successor Solar Incentive (SuSI) — ADI Program

SuSI ADI replaced TRECs/SRECs. Fixed-price 15-year contracts at $85/MWh (~$0.085/kWh) for EY 2025-26, rising to $95.23/MWh for EY 2026-27. Registration required before construction.

Per kWh

$0.09/kWh

New Jersey Sales Tax Exemption for Solar

Solar energy equipment is fully exempt from New Jersey sales tax (6.625% savings).

TPO Eligible

New Jersey Property Tax Exemption for Solar

100% property tax exemption on the added value of solar energy systems under NJSA 54:4-3.113a.

TPO Eligible

New Jersey Net Metering (Full Retail)

Full retail rate net metering for systems up to 2 MW. Excess credits roll over monthly; annual true-up at wholesale avoided cost rate.

New Jersey Solar Access Rights

New Jersey Solar Easements Act protects solar access rights. HOA restrictions on solar are limited.

Provisional

New Jersey Net Metering

Policy Type: Net Metering
Credit Type: Full Retail Rate
Annual Credit Rollover: Yes
Effective Date: January 1, 2012

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Run the Numbers for New Jersey

Solar in New Jersey costs $2.77–$3.59 per watt

National average: $3.36/W

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