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JCP&L's Rider ESRP offers seasonal TOU rates with an estimated ~$0.08-0.10/kWh peak-to-off-peak spread. Here's how to maximize solar + battery value in FirstEnergy territory.
JCP&L (FirstEnergy) serves ~1.1 million customers in northern/central NJ with Rider ESRP time-of-use rates. Summer on-peak is ~$0.24/kWh (12-8 PM weekdays), winter has split peaks (~$0.22/kWh, 6-10 AM + 5-9 PM), and off-peak is ~$0.14/kWh. The ~$0.08-0.10/kWh spread creates meaningful battery arbitrage value. With a 13.5 kWh battery, expect $550-$1,200/year in combined value from arbitrage, self-consumption, and backup power.
All TOU rates shown are ESTIMATED. Final rates subject to NJ BPU approval.
Jersey Central Power & Light is a FirstEnergy subsidiary serving 1.1 million customers from the Jersey Shore to the Watchung Mountains.
Customers
~1.1M
Flat Rate
18¢/kWh
Interconnection
3-6 weeks
Net Metering
1:1 retail
Unlike PSEG's uniform 3-period rate, JCP&L uses seasonal peak windows with different summer and winter schedules.
Important: Estimated Rates
The rates below are estimates based on JCP&L/FirstEnergy tariff filings and NJ BPU docket analysis. Actual rates depend on your current supply and delivery charges.
On-Peak
24¢
12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Weekdays only
Off-Peak
14¢
All other hours
On-Peak (Split)
22¢
6:00 AM – 10:00 AM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Weekdays only
Off-Peak
14¢
All other hours
Current JCP&L flat rate: 18\u00A2/kWh — switching to TOU only makes sense if you can shift usage or have a battery.
Your battery charges from cheap off-peak electricity or free solar, then discharges during expensive peak hours. JCP&L's seasonal windows require different strategies for summer vs. winter.
6 AM – 12 PM
Solar charges battery + powers home
12 PM – 8 PM
ON-PEAK: Battery discharges to avoid $0.24/kWh
8 PM – 12 AM
Off-peak begins, grid draws at $0.14/kWh
12 AM – 6 AM
Battery recharges from grid at $0.14/kWh
6 AM – 10 AM
MORNING PEAK: Battery discharges to avoid $0.22/kWh
10 AM – 5 PM
Off-peak midday. Solar charges battery + powers home
5 PM – 9 PM
EVENING PEAK: Battery discharges again at $0.22/kWh
9 PM – 6 AM
Off-peak. Battery recharges at $0.14/kWh
Winter Split-Peak Advantage
JCP&L's winter split-peak (6-10 AM + 5-9 PM) is actually favorable for battery owners. The midday off-peak window (10 AM-5 PM) aligns perfectly with solar production hours, letting your panels recharge the battery between peaks. A well-sized battery can cover both morning and evening peak windows.
Lower base rates than PSEG mean smaller absolute TOU savings, but the percentage spread is comparable. Here is where battery value comes from in JCP&L territory.
TOU Arbitrage (Summer)
$150-$350/yrCharge off-peak ($0.14/kWh), discharge on-peak ($0.24/kWh). ~$0.10/kWh summer spread.
TOU Arbitrage (Winter)
$100-$250/yrSplit peak windows (AM + PM). ~$0.08/kWh winter spread. Solar recharges battery midday.
Self-Consumption Savings
$100-$250/yrStore excess solar for evening use instead of buying from grid.
Net Metering Optimization
$50-$120/yrAvoid exporting excess at low-value times. Stay within 1:1 credit zone.
Backup Power Value
$75-$200/yrStorm protection. JCP&L territory includes shore communities with coastal storm exposure.
ADI/SREC-II (paired solar)
$770-$1,050/yrInformational: from paired 10-13 kW solar. Same statewide rate regardless of utility.
GSESP Phase 2
$0 (TBD)Not yet available. Phase 2 expected 2026 but no details announced.
All figures assume estimated JCP&L Rider ESRP rates and paired 10 kW solar system.
Enphase IQ 5P
5 kW / 5 kWh
Enphase IQ 10T
10 kW / 10 kWh
Tesla Powerwall 3
11.5 kW / 13.5 kWh
Projected values based on estimated Rider ESRP rates with 2% annual rate escalation. Excludes ADI/SREC-II income from paired solar.
NJ's ADI program pays the same rate regardless of whether you are a PSEG, JCP&L, ACE, or RECO customer. Your quarterly payments are based on solar production — not your utility. A battery maximizes your total system value by increasing self-consumption while your ADI income stays the same.
EY2025-26 Rate
$85.90
/MWh (current)
EY2026-27 Rate
$95.23
/MWh (upcoming)
Payment Term
15
years quarterly
The Section 25D residential clean energy tax credit expired December 31, 2025. JCP&L customers who purchase a battery with cash or a loan receive $0 in federal tax credits in 2026.
Section 25D expired Dec 31, 2025. Federal ITC = $0. You own the system and keep all ADI/SREC-II income.
The third-party system owner can claim Section 48/48E ITC (30%) for projects beginning construction before July 4, 2026. Savings passed to you as lower payments.
How does JCP&L stack up against the largest NJ utility for solar+battery owners?
| Category | JCP&L | PSE&G |
|---|---|---|
| Flat Rate | ~18¢/kWh | ~26¢/kWh |
| TOU Spread (Summer) | ~10¢/kWh | ~10¢/kWh |
| TOU Structure | Seasonal (2 period) | 3-period year-round |
| Interconnection | 3-6 weeks | 2-4 weeks |
| ADI/SREC-II | $85.90/MWh | $85.90/MWh |
| Net Metering | 1:1 retail | 1:1 retail |
| Battery Incentive | $0 (GSESP TBD) | $0 (GSESP TBD) |
Phase 1 targets transmission-scale storage. Phase 2 will expand to distributed and residential storage but no incentive amounts, enrollment dates, or program structure have been announced. Do not claim any NJ battery incentive as available.
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