🏛️NJ Solar Guide 2026

New Jersey Solar Incentives
& Tax Credits 2026

New Jersey solar owners: SREC-II income of $85/MWh guaranteed for 15 years. Discover 4 programs that could save you $10,000–$20,000+ on your solar investment.

Potential Savings

$10,000–$20,000+

Programs Available

4

Avg System Size

8.0 kW

Net Metering

Strong

Key Deadline: March 2026

NJBPU plans pricing review of SREC-II program — current $85/MWh rate may change

Available Incentives & Programs

All current solar incentives for New Jersey homeowners

Program

SREC-II / SuSI Program

$85/MWh for 15 years

Earn $85 per SREC-II for every 1 MWh your system produces. Guaranteed for 15 years from enrollment. One of the most valuable ongoing solar incentives in the U.S.

Tax Exemption

Sales Tax Exemption

6.625% saved

Saves ~$1,656 on a $25,000 system through full sales tax exemption.

Tax Exemption

Property Tax Exemption

100% exemption

Full property tax exemption for solar installations.

Net Metering

Full Retail Net Metering

Retail rate credits

Full retail rate net metering with annual true-up. Credits carry forward monthly.

Net Metering in New Jersey

Policy Strength:Strong

Full retail rate net metering plus the SREC-II program make New Jersey one of the best states for solar ROI. Among the strongest combined policies nationally.

Top Solar Cities in New Jersey

Newark, NJJersey City, NJEdison, NJToms River, NJTrenton, NJCherry Hill, NJ

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