Solar Incentives & Rebates in New Jersey

New Jersey homeowners can take advantage of federal and state incentives to significantly reduce the cost of going solar. Below is a complete breakdown of every incentive, rebate, and policy available in New Jersey.

Net Metering

Full retail-rate net metering

SREC Program

SRECs available — earn credits for solar generation

State Tax Credit

No state tax credit — federal 30% ITC still applies

All Solar Incentives in New Jersey

Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC)

Tax Credit

Reduces federal income tax liability by 30% of the total cost of a solar energy system, including equipment and installation.

Value: 30% of system cost
Eligibility: All US homeowners with sufficient tax liability. System must be new and installed on primary or secondary residence.
Expires: 30% through 2032, 26% in 2033, 22% in 2034

New Jersey TREC Program

SREC

Transition Renewable Energy Certificates with fixed pricing for 15 years.

Value: ~$90 per TREC (fixed price)
Eligibility: Net-metered residential systems under 5 MW
Expires: 15-year contract from registration

New Jersey Solar Sales Tax Exemption

Tax Exemption

Solar panels and related equipment are exempt from NJ sales tax.

Value: No sales tax on solar equipment
Eligibility: All solar purchases in NJ
Expires: Ongoing

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