New Jersey Solar Guide 2026
Everything New Jersey homeowners need to know: costs, incentives, net metering policy, and what makes this state unique for solar.
Key fact about New Jersey solar
New Jersey's SuSI program provides a guaranteed per-kWh incentive for 15 years in addition to retail net metering, making NJ one of the most financially attractive states for solar in the Northeast.
Peak sun hours
4.2
hrs/day avg
Avg electricity rate
17.0¢
per kWh
Median install cost
$3/W
before incentives
Typical payback
8 yrs
8 kW system, avg usage
Typical 8 kW system in New Jersey
Annual production
12,264 kWh
Year-1 savings
$2,085
System cost (est.)
$24,000
No federal tax credit — Section 25D expired December 31, 2025.
New Jersey Net Metering Policy
Full retail net metering
New Jersey offers full retail net metering. The Successor Solar Incentive (SuSI) program provides additional compensation for both residential and community solar.
New Jersey Solar Incentives
Available in addition to any utility rebates. Federal 25D credit is $0 for homeowner-owned systems from 2026.
- ✓SuSI residential incentive ($0.06–$0.09/kWh for 15 years)
- ✓Sales tax exemption
- ✓Property tax exemption
- ✓TREC program for certain locations
Top Utilities in New Jersey
Interconnection timeline: 4–10 weeks
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