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Jersey City tiene los costos solares mas altos de NJ por su densidad, pero tambien una de las exenciones de impuestos a la propiedad mas valiosas. Sistema tipico de 6 kW ~$19,000 sin credito federal.
Realidad 2026: El credito fiscal federal del 30% expiro para propietarios. Todos los costos en esta guia reflejan $0 de credito federal. Detalles
Un sistema solar tipico de 6 kW en Jersey City cuesta ~$19,000. En territorio de PSE&G a $0.26/kWh, con SREC-II de ~$620/ano y medicion neta completa, la inversion se recupera en ~7.8 anos. Con impuestos a la propiedad de ~$11,000, la exencion fiscal es enormemente valiosa.
Rango de Costo
$2.9–$3.25/W
Completamente instalado
Recuperacion
7.8 anos
Compra en efectivo
SREC-II
$620/yr
Ingreso anual
Impuesto Propiedad
~$11K/yr
Exencion solar enorme
Jersey City tiene los costos mas altos por vatio en NJ debido a la densidad extrema, acceso complejo al techo y costos laborales elevados.
| Tamano | Costo Bajo | Costo Alto | SREC-II | Ideal Para |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 kW | $11,600 | $13,000 | ~$410/yr | Condo/small roof |
| 6 kW | $17,400 | $19,500 | ~$620/yr | Average JC home |
| 8 kW | $23,200 | $26,000 | ~$825/yr | Brownstone/multi-family |
| 10 kW | $29,000 | $32,500 | ~$1,030/yr | Large home / high usage |
SREC-II paga por cada MWh de produccion solar por 15 anos. Una fuente de ingresos significativa ademas de los ahorros en electricidad.
SREC-II Anual (6 kW)
~$620
Basado en ~7.8 MWh/ano
SREC-II Acumulado (15 anos)
~$9,300
Ingreso garantizado del programa
Produccion Anual
~7,800 kWh
~4.5 horas solares pico/dia
PSE&G acredita exceso de energia solar a tarifa completa de $0.26/kWh. Los creditos se acumulan mensualmente.
~$2,030/yr
Ahorro electrico anual
Jersey City tiene impuestos promedio de ~$11,000/ano — entre los mas altos de NJ. La exencion solar del 100% evita pagar mas impuestos sobre el valor agregado.
Up to $19,000 of added home value exempt
Exencion de por vida
NJ exime los sistemas solares del 6.625% de impuesto de ventas. Ahorro inmediato en la compra.
~$1,259
Ahorro en sistema de $19K
Cuatro formas de pagar por solar. PPA y arrendamientos populares en Jersey City por la alta concentracion de condominios y multi-familiares.
Inicial
~$19,000
Mensual
$0
Ahorro 25 anos
~$72K
Propiedad
You own it
Best long-term ROI. Payback ~7.8 years. Huge property tax exemption value in JC.
Inicial
$0
Mensual
~$145–190/mo
Ahorro 25 anos
~$48–58K
Propiedad
You own it
10–25 year terms. SREC-II income helps offset payments from day one.
Inicial
$0
Mensual
Fixed rate ~$0.14–0.18/kWh
Ahorro 25 anos
~$22–30K
Propiedad
Third party owns
Third-party owner claims Section 48 ITC. You buy power below PSE&G rates.
Inicial
$0
Mensual
~$75–110/mo
Ahorro 25 anos
~$18–25K
Propiedad
Third party owns
Fixed payment, no maintenance. Popular for JC condos and multi-family.
La Seccion 25D (credito fiscal residencial del 30%) expiro el 31 de diciembre de 2025. Los propietarios en Jersey City que compran en efectivo o con prestamo reciben $0 en credito federal. Los propietarios de sistemas de terceros (PPA/arrendamiento) pueden reclamar la Seccion 48 comercial.
Leer: Que paso con el credito fiscalJersey City es una de las ciudades mas densas de America. Para la mayoria de los residentes en condominios y apartamentos, el solar comunitario es la mejor opcion.
Sin instalacion en el techo — suscribase a una granja solar
Ahorre 10-20% en su factura de PSE&G
$0 inicial, cancele cuando quiera
Perfecto para inquilinos y propietarios de condominios
Programa NJ CSEP garantiza disponibilidad
Especialmente valioso en las torres de JC
Con techos pequenos y acceso limitado, el solar comunitario a menudo es la opcion mas practica en Jersey City. Sin embargo, si tiene un techo adecuado, el solar en el techo ofrece mayores ahorros a largo plazo.
Explorar opciones en NJSolar panels in Jersey City cost $2.90-3.25 per watt installed in 2026. This is the highest per-watt cost in NJ due to the extreme density, complex roof access, and higher labor costs. For a typical 6 kW system, expect approximately $19,000 before state incentives. There is no federal tax credit for homeowners in 2026 — Section 25D expired December 31, 2025.
Jersey City has one of the highest effective property tax rates in New Jersey, with the average homeowner paying approximately $11,000 per year. When you install solar, NJ law exempts 100% of the added home value from property taxes. On a $19,000 system, this saves hundreds of dollars per year in avoided property tax increases for the life of the system — making JC one of the best places in NJ for the solar property tax exemption.
Rooftop solar on JC condos requires building association approval, which can be challenging in large buildings. Community solar is the better option for most JC condo and apartment residents — you subscribe to a local solar farm and receive 10-20% bill credits on your PSE&G bill with $0 upfront and no installation. New Jersey's CSEP program ensures access.
SREC-II is New Jersey's solar incentive program that pays system owners for each MWh of solar electricity produced. A 6 kW system in Jersey City earns approximately $620 per year in SREC-II income for 15 years, totaling roughly $9,300. This is on top of your electricity savings from net metering.
Jersey City is served by PSE&G, which offers full retail-rate net metering at $0.26/kWh for residential systems up to 25 kW AC. Excess generation credits roll over monthly and true up annually. PSE&G handles interconnection, typically completed 2-4 weeks after installation.
Jersey City has the highest solar installation costs in NJ due to several factors: extreme building density requires specialized rooftop access and equipment, many buildings have complex roof structures, parking and staging areas for installation crews are limited, and labor costs in Hudson County are higher. However, the high PSE&G rates and property tax exemption value offset this premium.
No. The 30% federal solar tax credit (Section 25D) expired for homeowners on December 31, 2025. All cost and savings figures reflect $0 federal credit. If you use a PPA or lease, the third-party system owner can claim the commercial Section 48 ITC, which may result in lower per-kWh rates.
Solar installation in Jersey City typically takes 8-12 weeks from signed contract to activation. Permitting in Jersey City takes 2-4 weeks, installation itself is 1-3 days, and PSE&G interconnection adds another 2-4 weeks. Complex roof access or building association approvals may extend the timeline.
Evaluaremos su techo, edificio y tarifa de PSE&G para mostrarle exactamente lo que cuesta y ahorra el solar en Jersey City.
Pricing: EnergySage Solar Marketplace (January 2026), NuWatt Energy NJ installations.
Utility rates: PSE&G residential rate schedule, effective January 2026.
SREC-II: NJ Board of Public Utilities, SuSI/ADI program guidelines.
Property taxes: Jersey City tax assessor data, NJ Division of Taxation solar exemption statutes.