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PSE&G, JCP&L, and Atlantic City Electric each offer different TOU rate structures. This guide compares all three for solar+battery owners in New Jersey.
All three NJ investor-owned utilities offer optional TOU rates that create battery arbitrage opportunities. PSE&G has the largest TOU spread (~$0.10/kWh) with a unique 3-period structure. JCP&L offers a similar spread with lower base rates. ACE has the smallest spread but compensates with higher solar production and backup power value in southern NJ. None of the three utilities offer a residential battery incentive — the value case is built entirely on TOU arbitrage, self-consumption, and backup power.
All TOU rates shown are ESTIMATED. Final rates subject to NJ BPU approval.
New Jersey has three major investor-owned electric utilities. Check your electric bill or use the territory guide below.
~2.3M electric customers
Territory: Northern NJ + parts of central NJ
Major cities: Newark, Jersey City, New Brunswick, Edison, Trenton area
Parent: PSEG Corporation
Read PSEG TOU guide~1.1M electric customers
Territory: Central and western NJ + northern Shore
Major cities: Morristown, Toms River, Red Bank, Freehold, Bridgewater
Parent: FirstEnergy Corporation
Read JCP&L TOU guide~560K electric customers
Territory: Southern NJ + Shore communities
Major cities: Atlantic City, Vineland, Cape May, Ocean City, Hammonton
Parent: Exelon Corporation
Read ACE TOU guideHow do the three NJ investor-owned utilities stack up for solar+battery owners?
All rates are estimates
TOU rates shown are projections based on utility filings and NJ BPU docket analysis. Actual rates depend on current supply and delivery charges.
| Category | PSE&G | JCP&L | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Customers | ~2.3M | ~1.1M | ~560K |
| Flat Rate | 26¢/kWh | 18¢/kWh | 16¢/kWh |
| TOU Rate Name | RS-TOU-3P | Rider ESRP | TOU-RSG |
| TOU Periods | 3 (on/mid/off) | 2 (on/off, seasonal) | 2 (on/off, seasonal) |
| Summer On-Peak Rate | ~31¢ | ~24¢ | ~21¢ |
| Off-Peak Rate | ~21¢ | ~14¢ | ~12¢ |
| TOU Spread (Summer) | ~10¢ | ~10¢ | ~9¢ |
| Summer Peak Hours | 4-9 PM wkdays | 12-8 PM wkdays | 10 AM-8 PM wkdays |
| Interconnection | 2-4 weeks | 3-6 weeks | 2-4 weeks |
| Solar Production | ~1,130 kWh/kW | ~1,130 kWh/kW | ~1,200 kWh/kW |
| ADI/SREC-II | $85.90/MWh | $85.90/MWh | $85.90/MWh |
| Net Metering | 1:1 retail | 1:1 retail | 1:1 retail |
| Battery Incentive | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Projected annual value for a Tesla Powerwall 3 (11.5 kW / 13.5 kWh) paired with 10 kW solar on each utility's TOU rate.
RS-TOU-3P
Rider ESRP
TOU-RSG
All values are estimated projections with 2% annual rate escalation. Excludes ADI/SREC-II income from paired solar. Section 25D ITC expired Dec 31, 2025 — $0 federal credit for homeowner battery purchases.
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.
We will update this page and all utility-specific guides when GSESP Phase 2 details are announced by NJ BPU. For now, the battery value case relies on TOU arbitrage, self-consumption, and backup power.
RS-TOU-3P launching June 2026. 3-period structure with ~$0.10/kWh spread.
Read full guideLowest flat rateRider ESRP with seasonal windows. Lower base rates, split winter peaks.
Read full guideMost solar productionTOU-RSG for southern NJ. Higher solar production + coastal backup value.
Read full guideGet a personalized solar+battery quote with TOU optimization analysis, ADI/SREC-II projections, and financing options tailored to your NJ utility territory.