Plug-in solar in New Jersey
Signed, not yet effective Takes effect March 1, 2027, in 143 days
Soon. New Jersey has signed a plug-in solar law (S 2368 / A 4836) that takes effect on March 1, 2027. It will cover kits with up to 1,200 W of output, per service address or dwelling unit.
The device
- Power limit
- 1,200 W (per service address or dwelling unit)
- Small-device threshold
- 400 W
- Certification
- Listed or certified under UL 3700 or a comparable standard by a nationally recognized testing laboratory
- Electrical code (NEC)
- Must meet the National Electrical Code
- Stops when the grid goes down
- Required
Your utility
- Approval
- Not required
- Notice
- No notice to the utility required
- Details
- Confirm utility interconnection rules before installation.
- Fees
- Utility may not charge fees
- Interconnection agreement
- Not needed
Renters
- Protected
- Yes
- From
- March 1, 2027
- Notice to landlord
- At least 14 days, in writing
- Details
- Tenants give at least 14 days' written notice to the landlord and any applicable association before placement, including compliance documentation and the proposed location. Landlords may impose reasonable placement restrictions.
Homeowners associations
- Protected
- Yes
- From
- March 1, 2027
- Notice to association
- At least 14 days, in writing
- Details
- Associations cannot enforce blanket prohibitions but may impose reasonable size, placement and manner restrictions and may require indemnification.
Local permits
- May apply
- No
- Details
- No municipal permit for device placement or use; building modifications and electrical work remain subject to code.
Electricity price
- Average home rate
- 18.4¢ per kWh
Sources
Data as of October 8, 2026. Reference only, not legal advice. Check the bill text, your utility and your landlord or association.
Other states with plug-in solar laws
- California Signed, not yet effective
- Colorado Law in effect
- Connecticut Law in effect
- Maine Law in effect
- Maryland Law in effect
- New Hampshire Signed, not yet effective
- Utah Law in effect
- Vermont Law in effect
- Virginia Signed, not yet effective