Battery Storage in New Jersey

A home battery system in New Jersey costs $10,000-$18,000 installed before incentives. The NJ Storage — nj exploring residential battery incentives via susi expansion. With the state average electricity rate at 17.0¢/kWh, battery storage helps offset expensive peak-hour grid electricity.

A home battery stores solar energy during the day for use at night and during outages. When paired with solar panels, battery storage allows New Jersey homeowners to dramatically reduce grid dependence and protect against rising utility rates.

The federal residential energy storage tax credit (Section 25D) expired December 31, 2025. Homeowners purchasing batteries with cash or a loan no longer receive any federal tax credit. State, utility, and demand response programs are now the primary way to reduce your battery investment. Third-party owned systems (leases and PPAs) still qualify for 30% under Section 48/48E.

New Jersey averages 5 hours of power outages per year. A single 13.5 kWh battery powers essential loads for 10-12 hours, while two batteries provide whole-home backup. Browse the 11 utilities and 279 towns below for utility-specific battery incentives and rates.