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Last reviewed 2026-07-03

New Jersey plug-in solar status

Bill advancingPassed legislature; awaiting governor's signature
Where New Jersey stands: New Jersey's legislature unanimously passed the Garden State Balcony Solar Act (S2368/A4836) on June 30, 2026. As of this review it awaits Governor Mikie Sherrill's signature, so it is not yet law.

The key facts

Bill or law
S2368, A4836
Size limit
1200 watts
Takes effect
Not verified

The bill would create a category for portable solar devices up to 1,200 watts and exempt qualifying systems from the utility interconnection process.

If signed, the law would take effect about six months after enactment.

Until the governor signs and the law takes effect, treat this as pending — not as permission to install.

Before you buy in New Jersey

This page is informational research, not legal advice — and it can fall out of date quickly. Before installing anything, confirm the current law and its start date, any size limit, your local building and fire codes, your utility’s requirements, that the kit is certified as a complete system, your landlord or homeowners association (HOA) rules, a safe way to mount it, and the maker’s instructions.

Estimate your savings in New Jersey

Use the calculator to get a rough idea. For a truer number, swap the national average electricity price for your own rate (it’s on your bill), and remember that surplus power you send back may earn nothing unless your state and utility specifically pay for it.

Estimated monthly savings$12
Electricity made per year794 kWh
Time to pay off8.0 years

A planning estimate, not a promise. It doesn’t check whether plug-in solar is legal where you live, whether a kit is certified, whether your outlet or mount is suitable, or whether your utility pays for surplus power.

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