Solar Panels in Union, NJ

Union, New Jersey residents are served by PSEG (NJ), which charges $0.23 per kWh for residential electricity. This is 34% above the national average of $0.168/kWh. At this rate, a typical household using 900 kWh per month spends approximately $2,430 per year on electricity—money that could be going toward building equity in a solar system instead.

An 8 kW solar system in Union can offset most or all of a typical home’s electricity usage, saving approximately $2,160 per year. Over the 25-year lifespan of the system, that adds up to $78,752 in total savings. With New Jersey state incentives of $7,200, the net system cost drops to $18,816, resulting in a payback period of just 8.7 years.

PSEG (NJ) is an investor-owned utility serving Union and surrounding communities. Net metering is available, meaning excess solar energy you produce earns bill credits from PSEG (NJ). Heat pump rebates of up to $7,500 are also available for Union homeowners.

The federal residential solar tax credit (Section 25D) expired at the end of 2025, making state and utility incentives more important than ever. NuWatt Energy installs solar panels, heat pumps, EV chargers, and battery storage directly in Union—no subcontractors or lead-selling middlemen. We handle every step from system design through PSEG (NJ) interconnection.