There can be solar tax credits and incentives available at the federal, state and local levels. The calculator above will show you the value of all incentives your home is eligible for.
When you hear "New Jersey" you probably don't think of bright sunny skies. So you might be surprised to hear that New Jersey is one of the country's best places to install a solar system. The combination of high electricity rates, statewide solar incentives, the 30% federal tax credit, and an excellent net metering policy make solar a worthwhile investment for almost all homeowners.
But it doesn't stop there. New Jersey's Board of Public Utilities is creating an energy storage incentive to make installing solar batteries more affordable. Plus, the state is expanding community solar programs to make solar more accessible to low-income households. That commitment to helping folks go solar is what keeps New Jersey as one of the top states to go solar.
Learn what solar incentives are available to New Jersey homeowners
See what New Jersey solar incentives you qualify for based on your utility company and city
Find out how much these incentives and/or New Jersey solar tax credits will reduce your cost to go solar and add batteries
The federal solar investment tax credit will have the biggest impact on the cost you will face to go solar in New Jersey
If you install your photovoltaic system before the end of 2032, the federal tax credit is 30% of the cost of your solar panel system. This is 30% off the entire cost of the system including equipment, labor, and permitting.
Example: If your solar energy system costs $20,000, your federal solar tax credit would be $20,000 x 30% = $6,000.
The federal tax credit falls to 26% starting in 2033.
With net metering in some states, you get full retail rate credit for the amount of electricity you send back into the grid with your solar panels.
Net metering requires your utility to monitor how much energy your solar power system produces and how much energy you actually consume and make sure you get credit for the surplus.
New Jersey's net metering rules ensure the utility company tracks your excess power generation and credits it to your next bill at the full retail rate. If you run a surplus for an entire year, the utility will cut you a check for the excess at the company's avoided-cost (wholesale) rate. All investor-owned utilities, certain competitive municipal utilities, and electric cooperatives provide net metering.
This net metering policy greatly benefits you as a New Jersey solar owner, letting you save big on your utility bills.
New Jersey is a state that has placed strict requirements on utility companies to include renewable energy and, specifically home solar in its energy mix. The state has achieved such strong results in transitioning to clean energy through the issuance and sale of solar renewable energy certificates (SRECs). In New Jersey, they are referred to as SREC-IIs. Clean energy generators like home solar owners own these credits and can sell them to the utilities so the companies can meet their renewable energy targets.
Any solar system installed after August 28, 2021, can participate in the "Successor Solar Incentive program," or SuSI for short.
Under the SuSI program, every time a solar system produces one megawatt-hour of electricity, an SREC-II is generated. SREC-IIs are worth $90 each. The average 6 kW system would generate enough SREC-IIs to earn roughly $7,110 over the program's 15-year term.
When the property tax assessor comes knockin' at your front door, by law, they are not allowed to increase your property taxes in New Jersey because you've got a valuable new solar system on your roof. At the same time, your home WILL be worth significantly more when you sell because, hey, what home buyer doesn't like free electricity?
Also, unlike other home upgrades like new kitchen appliances or bathroom fixtures, with solar panels in NJ, you will not have to pay any sales taxes on your system. That's 7% you save upfront, even without statewide solar power rebates.
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Prices based on a 9.6kW system, after 30% federal tax credit
96 solar companies in New Jersey provide pricing on SolarReviews. Here are the best rated companies near you.
4.85 524 Reviews
Jacky Ang, over 1 month
If you want the best solar deal in town and great customer service, look for Fonzie (Alfonzo Rodriguez). He is the BEST!!! He was very informative, helpful, and friendly. I can tell that he is detailed oriented, committed and hard-working. He even helped us find a good home insurance. The whole process was stress free because he thrives to provide the best customer service experience. Thank you so much Fonzie.
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Jacky Ang, over 1 month
If you want the best solar deal in town and great customer service, look for Fonzie (Alfonzo Rodriguez). He is the BEST!!! He was very informative, helpful, and friendly. I can tell that he is detailed oriented, committed and hard-working. He even helped us find a good home insurance. The whole process was stress free because he thrives to provide the best customer service experience. Thank you so much Fonzie.
4.83 69 Reviews
Phil, over 1 month
I got cold called by a sales agent and agreed to a meeting to discuss my solar options. I was initially sold on a large solar project that would generate 23k kwh/year. The salesman never explained that the production guarantee was only 85% of that number year one. So I contscte his suoervisor with the concern and we increased the size of the solar project so that at least 20k kwh/year would have a performance guarantee, but it did increase the cost of the project. Looking over the warranty paperwork, I was confused that Apollo Energy wasn't listed anywhere... it was a SUNNOVA contract with a third party installer both whom I have never been in contact with. Sunnova and this third party installer were listed as the policy holders and responsible for the warranty. The language of what was covered by the warranty was extremely vague and you also must waive your rights to sue Apollo or Sunnova or the third party construction company and must agree to third party arbitration. I set up a meeting with the COO of Apollo, my agent and his direct supervisor, and expressed my concerns about the vague nature of the contract and that I wanted an addendum that specifically enumerated the parts of the system that are covered by the warranty and who to contact if there was an issue. They agreed and I waited. A little less than a week later my sales agent sends me an email that they are no longer going to honor the contract. I reached back out to his supervisor who told me no addendum would be provided. I worked with these people in good faith and was misinformed every step of the way. I do not trust the representatives of this company.
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Phil, over 1 month
I got cold called by a sales agent and agreed to a meeting to discuss my solar options. I was initially sold on a large solar project that would generate 23k kwh/year. The salesman never explained that the production guarantee was only 85% of that number year one. So I contscte his suoervisor with the concern and we increased the size of the solar project so that at least 20k kwh/year would have a performance guarantee, but it did increase the cost of the project. Looking over the warranty paperwork, I was confused that Apollo Energy wasn't listed anywhere... it was a SUNNOVA contract with a third party installer both whom I have never been in contact with. Sunnova and this third party installer were listed as the policy holders and responsible for the warranty. The language of what was covered by the warranty was extremely vague and you also must waive your rights to sue Apollo or Sunnova or the third party construction company and must agree to third party arbitration. I set up a meeting with the COO of Apollo, my agent and his direct supervisor, and expressed my concerns about the vague nature of the contract and that I wanted an addendum that specifically enumerated the parts of the system that are covered by the warranty and who to contact if there was an issue. They agreed and I waited. A little less than a week later my sales agent sends me an email that they are no longer going to honor the contract. I reached back out to his supervisor who told me no addendum would be provided. I worked with these people in good faith and was misinformed every step of the way. I do not trust the representatives of this company.
4.83 349 Reviews
Dave, over 1 month
This company has competitive pricing and excellent customer service; their installation staff answered any questions/concerns that I had in addition to being timely and thorough.
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Dave, over 1 month
This company has competitive pricing and excellent customer service; their installation staff answered any questions/concerns that I had in addition to being timely and thorough.
4.79 79 Reviews
Janet W, over 1 month
My family and I have wanted to install solar on our home for years, but unfortunately were never able to do so until our recent move. Our new home is perfectly situated for solar, so I started searching for a solar company in the tail end of December 2023. I wound up with two options, one of which was SavKat Solar, and made appointments with both companies. Jay from SavKat came out to our house on 12/26/2023 and spent several hours explaining EVERYTHING to me in great detail. He reviewed whether or not my house was a good fit for solar and why, then went over the different system sizes that are available and the warranties that go with each one. He explained the entire installation process from start to finish, including how long each of the steps in the process usually takes, and worked with me to figure out how many panels my family and I would need, as well as what the best location for each panel would be. He was open and honest about pricing and repayment options, and thoroughly answered and addressed each and every one of my questions and concerns. And when my daughter came home from work, he even spent extra time explaining everything to her! Neither one of us felt rushed or pressured into making a decision. He made us both feel extremely comfortable about asking him questions, and made sure that we understood everything. He told us to reach out to him with any questions we thought of after he left, and even e-mailed us all of the information that he spoke with us about so that we could review it and make a decision in our own time. Talk about service! I can't say the same about the other company. Jay also invited us to take a tour of the SavKat facilities, which I did on 1/3/2024. While there, I met multiple employees - including the owner - who were not only kind, but also quick to answer all of the questions that I had as well. After talking things over with my family, we decided to request an additional 3 panels so that we could be sure that we had enough wattage, and both Jay and the employees at SavKat were more than willing to accommodate our request. We signed a contract with them that day. Each and every step of the entire project happened faster than Jay had led us to expect, part of which might have been due to the fact that not a lot of people install solar in the beginning of the year. When the solar panels themselves were installed, every one of the employees were nice, quick, and efficient, and everything was explained to my family and I after it was done. Our new electric meters were installed today, so I'm hoping that we'll get permission to operate tomorrow. I can't say enough wonderful things about everyone at SavKat, especially Jay. Every time I've reached out to Jay, even when he was on a business trip, he has been extremely responsive, no matter how small my question might seem, and I was never once spoken down to or made to feel like I should know something that I didn't. If I could work with SavKat forever, I would. I wish more companies were as amazing as they are!
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Janet W, over 1 month
My family and I have wanted to install solar on our home for years, but unfortunately were never able to do so until our recent move. Our new home is perfectly situated for solar, so I started searching for a solar company in the tail end of December 2023. I wound up with two options, one of which was SavKat Solar, and made appointments with both companies. Jay from SavKat came out to our house on 12/26/2023 and spent several hours explaining EVERYTHING to me in great detail. He reviewed whether or not my house was a good fit for solar and why, then went over the different system sizes that are available and the warranties that go with each one. He explained the entire installation process from start to finish, including how long each of the steps in the process usually takes, and worked with me to figure out how many panels my family and I would need, as well as what the best location for each panel would be. He was open and honest about pricing and repayment options, and thoroughly answered and addressed each and every one of my questions and concerns. And when my daughter came home from work, he even spent extra time explaining everything to her! Neither one of us felt rushed or pressured into making a decision. He made us both feel extremely comfortable about asking him questions, and made sure that we understood everything. He told us to reach out to him with any questions we thought of after he left, and even e-mailed us all of the information that he spoke with us about so that we could review it and make a decision in our own time. Talk about service! I can't say the same about the other company. Jay also invited us to take a tour of the SavKat facilities, which I did on 1/3/2024. While there, I met multiple employees - including the owner - who were not only kind, but also quick to answer all of the questions that I had as well. After talking things over with my family, we decided to request an additional 3 panels so that we could be sure that we had enough wattage, and both Jay and the employees at SavKat were more than willing to accommodate our request. We signed a contract with them that day. Each and every step of the entire project happened faster than Jay had led us to expect, part of which might have been due to the fact that not a lot of people install solar in the beginning of the year. When the solar panels themselves were installed, every one of the employees were nice, quick, and efficient, and everything was explained to my family and I after it was done. Our new electric meters were installed today, so I'm hoping that we'll get permission to operate tomorrow. I can't say enough wonderful things about everyone at SavKat, especially Jay. Every time I've reached out to Jay, even when he was on a business trip, he has been extremely responsive, no matter how small my question might seem, and I was never once spoken down to or made to feel like I should know something that I didn't. If I could work with SavKat forever, I would. I wish more companies were as amazing as they are!
4.78 49 Reviews
Bryan, over 1 month
Impact Solar recently finished a solar array installation for my home. I highly recommend them. The whole process was seamless from initial quote to finished install. Jeff, Rob, and Sam were all communicative and professional. Prices are very reasonable and they do not utilize pushy sales tactics that I witnessed with some other solar companies. They did an awesome job with the installation and made sure that the wires were run cleanly with minimal impact to the façade of the house. Definitely give them a call!
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Bryan, over 1 month
Impact Solar recently finished a solar array installation for my home. I highly recommend them. The whole process was seamless from initial quote to finished install. Jeff, Rob, and Sam were all communicative and professional. Prices are very reasonable and they do not utilize pushy sales tactics that I witnessed with some other solar companies. They did an awesome job with the installation and made sure that the wires were run cleanly with minimal impact to the façade of the house. Definitely give them a call!
4.77 89 Reviews
Mark, over 1 month
Solar Me's installers, engineers and customer service staff were very professional, knowledgeable and courteous. Work was completed on time with no problems. System works great.
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Mark, over 1 month
Solar Me's installers, engineers and customer service staff were very professional, knowledgeable and courteous. Work was completed on time with no problems. System works great.
4.73 564 Reviews
Shay, over 1 month
Crew was quick and efficient uninstalling the panels.
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Shay, over 1 month
Crew was quick and efficient uninstalling the panels.
4.71 26 Reviews
cheryl, over 1 month
I spoke with Dov at Powerlutions regarding our solar contract. He was very knowledgeable, patient and extremely pleasant to work with. The installation team was very respectful and professional, it was very impressive to watch them do the job. I am looking forward to geeting good use out of our new solar panels. Thank you Dov and Powerlutions for an excellent experience.
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cheryl, over 1 month
I spoke with Dov at Powerlutions regarding our solar contract. He was very knowledgeable, patient and extremely pleasant to work with. The installation team was very respectful and professional, it was very impressive to watch them do the job. I am looking forward to geeting good use out of our new solar panels. Thank you Dov and Powerlutions for an excellent experience.
4.66 38 Reviews
Calvin Clements, over 1 month
Excellent installation and had a problem with inverter one year later and 100% prompt replacement and stood behind warranty.
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Calvin Clements, over 1 month
Excellent installation and had a problem with inverter one year later and 100% prompt replacement and stood behind warranty.
4.61 14 Reviews
Anonymous, over 1 month
The crew at Ace Solar worked to explain everything about solar panels. Installation was delayed by having to get permits from the town but once that was done everything was installed in one day. We have had them for 2 years now and are very happy.
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Anonymous, over 1 month
The crew at Ace Solar worked to explain everything about solar panels. Installation was delayed by having to get permits from the town but once that was done everything was installed in one day. We have had them for 2 years now and are very happy.
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