PSE&G (Public Service Electric & Gas) is New Jersey's largest utility, serving approximately 2.4 million electric customers across northern and central NJ — including Essex, Union, Bergen, Hudson, Passaic, Mercer, Middlesex, Camden, and portions of other counties. If you're a PSE&G customer, here's what you need to know about going solar.
Under New Jersey's net metering rules, PSE&G is required to offer net metering to residential solar customers. When your system produces more electricity than you use, the excess flows back to the grid and PSE&G credits your account at the retail electricity rate. You draw down those credits when your panels underperform — at night, on cloudy days, or in winter.
PSE&G customers typically receive their net metering credits as a line item on their monthly bill. At the annual true-up, any remaining net excess generation may be carried forward or compensated depending on your rate schedule.
To go solar with PSE&G, your installer submits an interconnection application to PSE&G after your system is installed and inspected. PSE&G reviews the application and, once approved, upgrades your meter to a net metering-capable meter. Interconnection timelines with PSE&G typically run 4–8 weeks after application submission, though this varies by season and application volume.
Your installer manages the entire PSE&G interconnection process — you don't need to contact PSE&G directly.
PSE&G's residential electricity rates are consistently above the national average, which is one of the primary reasons solar has strong economics in PSE&G territory. Higher rates mean more savings per kWh your solar system produces, and a faster payback period compared to lower-rate utility territories.
PSE&G customers in NJ also qualify for all state incentive programs — the SuSI production incentive, NJ sales tax exemption, and property tax exemption — in addition to the federal 30% ITC.
PSE&G serves most of northern and central New Jersey, including major portions of:
Not sure if you're in PSE&G territory? Check your electric bill — your utility is listed on the front page.
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