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Nueva Jersey tiene una de las mejores politicas de medicion neta del pais. Cada kWh que produce su solar compensa un kWh completo a tarifa minorista.
Nueva Jersey ofrece creditos de medicion neta 1:1 a tarifa minorista completa — cada kWh que su solar produce compensa un kWh que compraria a ~$0.26/kWh. Los creditos mensuales se acumulan. El ajuste anual se paga a tarifa mayorista (~$0.03-$0.05/kWh). Sistemas hasta 5 MW son elegibles. Los cuatro servicios publicos de NJ (PSE&G, JCP&L, ACE, RECO) participan. Combinado con SREC-II, un sistema tipico de 8 kW genera ~$3,296/ano en valor total.
La medicion neta convierte su techo en una planta de energia personal. La red electrica actua como una bateria virtual gratuita.
Cada kWh exportado a la red recibe un credito al precio minorista completo (~$0.26/kWh). No hay descuento ni tarifa reducida.
Los creditos excedentes se acumulan de mes a mes automaticamente. La sobreproduccion de primavera/verano se usa contra las facturas de invierno.
Al final de su ciclo de facturacion anual, los creditos restantes se pagan a la tarifa mayorista (~$0.03-$0.05/kWh). Dimensione su sistema para minimizar el exceso anual.
NJ permite medicion neta para sistemas hasta 5 MW — mucho mas de lo que cualquier hogar necesita. Sin limite de tamano residencial separado.
PSE&G, JCP&L, ACE y RECO ofrecen creditos 1:1 identicos. La interconexion varia ligeramente por servicio publico.
El almacenamiento en bateria se puede combinar con medicion neta. Almacene el exceso solar para uso propio durante horas pico o como respaldo de emergencia.
Asi es como funciona la medicion neta durante un ano tipico con un sistema de 8 kW en Nueva Jersey. Observe como la sobreproduccion de primavera/verano compensa las facturas de invierno.
| Mes | Produccion (kWh) | Consumo (kWh) | Excedente (kWh) | Costo Neto |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 480 | 1,000 | — | ~$135 |
| February | 540 | 950 | — | ~$107 |
| March | 720 | 850 | — | ~$34 |
| April | 880 | 750 | +130 | $0 +credit |
| May | 1,020 | 700 | +320 | $0 +credit |
| June | 1,100 | 900 | +200 | $0 +credit |
| July | 1,080 | 1,100 | — | ~$5 (uses banked) |
| August | 1,000 | 1,050 | — | ~$13 (uses banked) |
| September | 840 | 800 | +40 | $0 +credit |
| October | 660 | 750 | — | ~$23 |
| November | 480 | 850 | — | ~$96 |
| December | 400 | 900 | — | ~$130 |
| Total Anual | 9,200 | 10,600 | ~$2,496 ahorrado | |
Punto Clave
La sobreproduccion de abril-junio y septiembre genera creditos que se acumulan para cubrir los meses de mayor consumo. El dimensionamiento adecuado del sistema es crucial — iguale la produccion anual con el consumo anual para maximizar el valor y minimizar el exceso pagado a tarifa mayorista.
Los cuatro servicios publicos de NJ ofrecen el mismo credito 1:1, pero la interconexion y procesos varian.
| Servicio | Territorio | Credito | Acumulacion | Ajuste | Tiempo Intercon. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PSE&G 2.3 million customers | North & Central NJ | 1:1 retail rate | Monthly | Annual (April) | 2-4 weeks |
JCP&L 1.1 million customers | Central & Western NJ | 1:1 retail rate | Monthly | Annual (June) | 3-6 weeks |
ACE 560,000 customers | South Jersey | 1:1 retail rate | Monthly | Annual (June) | 2-4 weeks |
RECO 73,000 customers | Bergen & Passaic counties (small area) | 1:1 retail rate | Monthly | Annual | 3-5 weeks |
Public Service Electric & Gas · 2.3 million customers
North & Central NJ
Monthly
Annual (April)
2-4 weeks
Largest NJ utility. Streamlined online interconnection process.
Jersey Central Power & Light (FirstEnergy) · 1.1 million customers
Central & Western NJ
Monthly
Annual (June)
3-6 weeks
Covers large suburban territory. Interconnection can be slower for larger systems.
Atlantic City Electric (Exelon) · 560,000 customers
South Jersey
Monthly
Annual (June)
2-4 weeks
Shore communities especially favorable for solar. Fast interconnection.
Rockland Electric Company (Orange & Rockland) · 73,000 customers
Bergen & Passaic counties (small area)
Monthly
Annual
3-5 weeks
Smallest NJ utility. Higher rates can mean greater net metering value.
Desglose financiero real de un sistema residencial tipico de 8 kW en NJ.
Nota: El credito fiscal federal residencial (Seccion 25D) expiro el 31 de diciembre de 2025. No hay creditos fiscales federales para compras residenciales de solar. Sin embargo, los sistemas instalados a traves de financiamiento de terceros (PPA/arrendamiento) aun pueden beneficiarse del ITC comercial (Seccion 48/48E) reclamado por el propietario del sistema.
* Proyeccion simplificada. Los valores reales varian con cambios en tarifas, degradacion de paneles (~0.5%/ano) y cambios de politica.
La Junta de Servicios Publicos de Nueva Jersey (NJ BPU) ha estado evaluando reformas a la medicion neta como parte de su transicion a un programa sucesor de la medicion neta. Varios estados (California, Nevada, Hawaii) ya han reducido significativamente los creditos de medicion neta.
Los posibles cambios incluyen: tarifas basadas en el valor de la energia solar exportada (menor que la tarifa minorista), tarifas de conexion a la red para clientes solares, o requisitos de almacenamiento en bateria. Nada se ha promulgado todavia.
Desde la solicitud hasta el permiso de operacion, esto es lo que toma conectar su sistema solar a la red en Nueva Jersey.
Your installer designs the system, obtains permits, and you sign the installation contract.
Installer submits the interconnection application to your utility with system specs, one-line diagram, and site plan.
Utility reviews application. Systems under 25 kW on residential service typically get expedited review.
Panels, inverter, and electrical connections installed. Local electrical inspection scheduled.
Municipal electrical inspector verifies installation meets NEC and local code requirements.
Utility installs a bidirectional net meter that tracks both import and export. No cost to homeowner.
Utility issues PTO letter. Your system is officially approved to generate and export power. Net metering begins.
Tiempo Total Tipico
El proceso completo desde la firma del contrato hasta el permiso de operacion toma tipicamente 4-8 semanas para sistemas residenciales bajo 25 kW. Los sistemas mas grandes pueden requerir un estudio de ingenieria adicional que agrega 2-4 semanas.
Si no puede instalar paneles solares en su techo (inquilinos, condominios, sombra excesiva), el Programa de Energia Solar Comunitaria (CSEP) de Nueva Jersey ofrece una alternativa.
Resultado: Si puede instalar solar en su techo, la medicion neta ofrece mucho mejor valor. Los creditos solares comunitarios son menores que los creditos de medicion neta 1:1. Sin embargo, solar comunitario es una excelente opcion para quienes no pueden instalar paneles.
La medicion neta es solo una parte del panorama. Asi se acumulan todos los incentivos de NJ en 2026.
Creditos completos a tarifa minorista por cada kWh exportado
Certificados de energia renovable por cada 1,000 kWh producidos
El valor de los paneles solares no aumenta su impuesto a la propiedad
Equipos y mano de obra solar estan exentos del impuesto a las ventas de NJ
Incentivo estatal para almacenamiento en bateria residencial
Expiro el 31 de diciembre de 2025. Sin credito fiscal federal para compras residenciales de solar.
Respuestas a las preguntas mas comunes sobre la medicion neta en Nueva Jersey.
Net metering in New Jersey allows solar system owners to receive a 1:1 retail-rate credit for every kilowatt-hour (kWh) of electricity they send back to the grid. If your system produces more than you use in a given month, the excess is credited at the full retail rate (~$0.26/kWh) and rolls over to the next month. At the annual true-up, any remaining excess is paid out at the wholesale rate (~$0.03-$0.05/kWh).
NJ net metering credits are worth the full retail rate of electricity, approximately $0.26/kWh in 2026. For a typical 8 kW residential system producing 9,600 kWh/year, that translates to approximately $2,500/year in net metering value. Combined with SREC-II income, total annual value can reach $3,300 or more.
Yes. Excess credits roll over from month to month at full retail value. This is important because solar systems typically overproduce in spring and summer, banking credits that offset higher consumption in winter months. Credits accumulate indefinitely within the annual billing cycle.
At the annual true-up (the date varies by utility), any remaining excess credits are paid out at the wholesale rate, which is approximately $0.03-$0.05/kWh in NJ. This is significantly less than the retail rate, so it is best to size your system to match your annual consumption rather than significantly oversizing.
New Jersey allows net metering for systems up to 5 MW (megawatts) of capacity. For residential customers, there is no separate capacity cap beyond the 5 MW limit. However, utilities may require an engineering study for systems larger than 25 kW on residential service. Most homes install 6-12 kW.
Yes. All four of New Jersey's investor-owned electric utilities participate in net metering: PSE&G, JCP&L (Jersey Central Power & Light), ACE (Atlantic City Electric), and RECO (Rockland Electric). All provide 1:1 retail-rate credits with monthly rollover. Municipal utilities and co-ops may have different policies.
Yes. New Jersey allows net metering for both customer-owned and third-party-owned solar systems (PPAs and leases). The system must be located on the customer's property and interconnected behind the customer's meter. The net metering credits flow to the utility account holder.
There have been ongoing discussions about restructuring NJ net metering, including potential successor tariff proposals. However, systems installed under the current policy are expected to be grandfathered under existing rates for 15-20 years. Installing now locks in current 1:1 retail-rate credits before any policy changes take effect.
Net metering and SREC-II are separate, stackable incentives. Net metering credits offset your electric bill based on the electricity your system sends to the grid. SREC-II certificates are earned for every 1,000 kWh your system produces (regardless of whether that energy is used on-site or exported). You receive both simultaneously, which is why NJ solar economics remain strong.
Community solar (through the NJ CSEP program) allows renters, condo owners, and others who cannot install rooftop solar to subscribe to a shared solar project and receive credits on their utility bill. Community solar subscribers typically receive credits at a discount to the retail rate (e.g., 10-20% savings). It is an alternative for those who cannot directly net meter.
The main equipment requirement is a bidirectional (net) meter, which your utility installs at no cost to you. Your solar system must also have a utility-approved inverter with anti-islanding protection (all modern grid-tied inverters include this). No additional equipment is required for standard net metering.
The total timeline from interconnection application to Permission to Operate (PTO) is typically 4-8 weeks. Systems under 25 kW on residential service receive expedited review (2-4 weeks for utility approval). The meter swap usually happens within 1-2 weeks after local inspection passes. PSE&G and ACE tend to be the fastest.
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