What makes NJ solar such a good deal?

New Jersey gives you credit for the energy your panels produce, your extra energy rolls over as a bill credit, there's no sales tax on solar equipment, and your property taxes won't go up. Together these keep your monthly cost around $90.

Is there a federal tax credit?

No. The old federal solar tax credit expired at the end of 2025. With a solar lease you pay $0 down anyway, so your benefit is a lower monthly bill — not a tax credit.

NJ Solar Benefits — Why Going Solar Costs So Little

Updated June 2026

New Jersey makes going solar one of the best deals in the country. You don't have to claim any of these yourself with a solar lease — they're the reason a provider can offer you such a low monthly rate (most NJ homeowners pay around $90/month total). Here's what's working in your favor.

State solar credits

Built-in savings

New Jersey gives you credit for the clean energy your panels produce — one of the reasons your monthly cost can be so low.

Unused energy rolls over

Nothing wasted

Extra energy your panels make rolls over as credit on your bill, so you get the value of everything you produce.

No sales tax on solar

Tax-free equipment

New Jersey charges no sales tax on solar equipment, which helps keep your monthly cost down.

Your property taxes won't go up

Fully exempt

Solar adds value to your home, but in New Jersey that added value is exempt — your property taxes stay exactly the same.

Federal tax credit — no longer available

The old federal solar tax credit expired at the end of 2025 and is no longer available for new home installations. With a solar lease you pay $0 down anyway — your benefit is a lower monthly bill, not a tax credit.

What It Adds Up To

Stack these benefits together and most New Jersey homeowners cut their total monthly cost to around $90 with $0 down. See your number on the free savings estimate.