Is plug-in solar legal in New Jersey?
Not yet. Garden State Balcony Solar Act, S2368/A4836 has been signed and takes effect on 1 Mar 2027. Until then, your utility's normal rules for connecting solar apply.
New Jersey law
Signed, not in force yetState law: signed, and takes effect on 1 Mar 2027. Until then, your utility's normal rules apply.
- In force from
- 1 Mar 2027
- Size cap
- 1,200 W (maximum power output; combined per service address or dwelling unit; ≤400 W exempt from wiring-alteration rules)
- Law
- Garden State Balcony Solar Act, S2368/A4836
- Progress
- Signed on 1 Sep 2026.
- Certification
- UL 3700 or comparable standard(s) by an NRTL; outage protection
- Landlord
- Can't prohibit use within the leased premises (incl. balcony/patio) if the tenant pays the electric bill; reasonable restrictions; 14 days' written notice with documentation; indemnity may be required.
- HOA
- Can't enforce a prohibition; reasonable restrictions allowed. Municipalities can't prohibit or require a permit.
- Tell your utility?
- No approval, fee or extra equipment.
- Export credit
- None — exempt from net metering.
More about plug-in solar in New Jersey
How big a plug-in solar kit is allowed in New Jersey?
State law: up to 1,200 W (maximum power output; combined per service address or dwelling unit; ≤400 W exempt from wiring-alteration rules).
What certification does a kit need in New Jersey?
State law: UL 3700 or comparable standard(s) by an NRTL; outage protection.
Do I need to tell my utility in New Jersey?
State law: No approval, fee or extra equipment.
Can a landlord or HOA stop plug-in solar in New Jersey?
State law. Landlords: Can't prohibit use within the leased premises (incl. balcony/patio) if the tenant pays the electric bill; reasonable restrictions; 14 days' written notice with documentation; indemnity may be required. HOAs: Can't enforce a prohibition; reasonable restrictions allowed. Municipalities can't prohibit or require a permit.
Do I get paid for power a plug-in kit sends to the grid in New Jersey?
State law: None — exempt from net metering.
How much would a plug-in solar kit save in New Jersey?
It depends on which way the panels face, their tilt, how much of the power your home uses as it is made, and your utility's rate. The average residential electricity price in New Jersey was 23.6¢/kWh (our 12-month average of EIA data, Aug 2025–Jul 2026). The calculator on canipluginsolar.com models it hour by hour for your address.