State incentives · NJ
Solar incentives in New Jersey in 2026
Homeowners who assume solar is dead without the federal tax credit haven't looked at New Jersey's state programs. NJ still combines strong production incentives, sales/property tax treatment, and (for now) full retail net metering on IOUs — confirm current BPU rates.
Net metering / export overview
New Jersey has historically mandated full 1:1 retail-rate net metering for residential solar on investor-owned utilities. Always confirm the current BPU rule and your utility’s interconnection package.
Programs
Successor Solar Incentive (SuSI) ADI Program
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The ADI program replaced the volatile SREC market with a fixed multi-year payment for energy produced. Research notes a residential rate of $77.00 per MWh ($0.077/kWh) for registrations on or after July 27, 2026 — verify on the official NJ Clean Energy page before modeling.
Amounts: Research cited $77.00/MWh fixed for 15 years for late-2026 registrations — confirm official tracker.
Official program page →Solar Equipment Sales Tax Exemption
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Solar energy systems and related equipment are generally exempt from New Jersey state sales and use tax when qualifying — confirm with your installer invoice.
Amounts: State sales tax avoided at point of sale when exemption applies.
Official program page →Understanding SuSI ADI value in 2026
Under SuSI ADI (often called SREC-II by installers), the state framework pays for generating clean electricity. Rates are administratively set and can change by registration date. Ask whether your installer will assign/sell the incentive stream upfront or leave quarterly payments with you.
Tax notes: New Jersey generally excludes qualifying solar from property tax assessment increases — confirm current statute with local assessor.
HOA / solar access: New Jersey limits HOA powers to ban solar; aesthetic restrictions may still apply. Read current statute before fighting an architectural board.
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Frequently asked questions
Common solar questions for this area — start a project for answers tied to your roof and utility bill.
Do I have to sell my SRECs myself?
Under SuSI ADI, installers or aggregators usually handle registration. Ask who owns the incentive stream if they offer an upfront buyout.
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