Is plug-in solar legal in New Jersey?
Legal from Mar 1, 2027 Not yet, but soon. New Jersey signed S2368 (P.L.2026, c.82) on Sept 1, 2026; it takes effect six months after the Sept 1, 2026 signing, so about March 1, 2027.
| Law | S2368 (P.L.2026, c.82) |
|---|---|
| Signed | Sept 1, 2026 |
| Takes effect | six months after the Sept 1, 2026 signing, so about March 1, 2027 |
| Size limit | 1,200 W per address or unit |
| Safety certification | UL 3700 or a comparable recognized-lab standard; must stop exporting in an outage |
| Telling your utility | No utility notice required |
| Renters and HOAs | Landlords and HOAs can’t ban it; reasonable size and placement rules are allowed |
Until the start date, the usual utility rules apply. Kits bought now should already meet the certification rule above, so you can plug in on day one.
What a kit would save in New Jersey
| Kit size | Solar per year | Saved per year |
|---|---|---|
| 400 W | 376 kWh | $79 |
| 800 W | 752 kWh | $157 |
| 1,200 W | 1,128 kWh | $236 |
Panels on a south-facing balcony railing, New Jersey’s average sunshine (NREL PVWatts, state average), today’s price of 24.6¢/kWh, and 85% of the output used at home. Run it for your ZIP code.
See every state’s plug-in solar status, or electricity prices and other rules in New Jersey.