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New Jersey solar permits

Permit timelines, fees, reviews and inspections for 28 New Jersey jurisdictions. Across them, the median time to a residential solar permit is 12 business days.

New Jersey utility interconnection

UtilityApproval before installApply viaFeeUtility responseSystem size capCapacity map
Atlantic City Electric Co (ACE)RequiredPortalNo fee25 days (voluntary)100% of annual usageHosting capacity map
City of Vineland - (NJ) (VMEU)RequiredEmailNo online payment10 days (voluntary)90% of annual usageNot on record
Jersey Central Power & Lt Co (JCPL / FirstEnergy)RequiredPortalNo online payment3 days (required by rule)100% of annual usageHosting capacity map
Public Service Elec & Gas Co (PSE&G)RequiredEmailNo fee3 days (voluntary)100% of annual usageHosting capacity map
Rockland Electric Co (RECO / Orange & Rockland)RequiredPortalNo fee3 days (required by rule)100% of annual usageHosting capacity map

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Source: SolarTRACE, National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), 2025-09-09 release. Times are medians for residential solar in the year shown. Requirements change — confirm current rules, fees and forms with the jurisdiction before you submit.