Butler Electric Utility

Butler Electric Utility serves customers in Butler in New Jersey with a residential electricity rate of $0.16 per kWh. This is 5% below the national average of $0.168/kWh, though solar still delivers strong returns with today’s lower installation prices.

At current rates, a typical Butler Electric Utility household using 900 kWh per month spends approximately $1,728 per year on electricity. An 8 kW solar system can offset most or all of that usage, saving an estimated $1,536 annually and $56,001 over the 25-year life of the system. With New Jersey incentives of $7,200, the net system cost drops to $18,816, with a payback period of just 12.3 years.

As a municipal utility, Butler Electric Utility sets its own rates and policies independently. Butler Electric Utility offers net metering, allowing solar customers to receive credits for excess energy sent back to the grid. Heat pump rebates of up to $750 are also available.

The federal residential solar tax credit (Section 25D) expired at the end of 2025. State and utility-level incentives are now the primary financial benefits for homeowners going solar. NuWatt Energy handles the entire process from system design through permits and Butler Electric Utility interconnection, ensuring you receive every available rebate.