What New Jersey still offers after the federal credit ended
Every incentive on this page is verified against New Jersey government sources - and the expired ones salespeople still quote are called out.
The 30% federal solar tax credit ended for installations finished after December 31, 2025 - Pitman systems completed in 2026 get $0 from it.
Under New Jersey's export rules, compensation for surplus power decides the payback - which typically runs 10-14 years on unsubsidized 2026 math.
Installed home solar for Pitman homeowners averages about $2.58 a watt across the U.S. marketplace - roughly $30,960 for a 12 kW system before incentives.
The federal Residential Clean Energy Credit - the 30% one every solar ad still quotes - was repealed by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed July 4, 2025. Per the IRS, it is not available for any system placed in service after December 31, 2025, and 'placed in service' means the installation completion date, not the contract date.
If a salesperson in Pitman tells you a 30% federal tax credit applies to your 2026 installation, they are quoting a dead law. What may still exist: New Jersey's own incentives and tax treatment, listed below, and lease/PPA arrangements where a company claims commercial credits - in which case the credit belongs to them, not you.
The 2026 numbers
| System size | Installed price (marketplace avg) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 6 kW | $15,480 | Small roof / low usage |
| 8 kW | $20,640 | Typical starter system |
| 10 kW | $25,800 | Family home with AC |
| 12 kW | $30,960 | Large home / EV charging |
| Home battery (optional) | $12,000-$16,000 | Backup power + self-consumption |
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New Jersey rules that decide your payback
| Rule | New Jersey status |
|---|---|
| Export compensation (net metering) | Full retail-rate net metering: homeowners receive full retail credit on their utility bill for every kWh their system produces over a 12-month annualized cycle, systems must be sized not to exceed the customer's annual electric needs, and any excess generation existing when a customer switches suppliers or changes their anniversary date is credited at the wholesale Locational Marginal Price rather than retail. |
| State incentive | Successor Solar Incentive (SuSI) Program - Administratively Determined Incentive (ADI) sub-program, which pays residential net-metered systems SREC-IIs for 15 years; the Board cut the residential rate from $85/MWh to $77/MWh for all registrations received on or after July 27, 2026, and opened a 300 MW residential block for Energy Year 2027 on June 1, 2026 (first-come, first-served until subscribed or June 1, 2027) |
| Sales tax on the system | Exempt |
| Property tax on added home value | Excluded |
The residential ADI block is chronically oversubscribed - registrations ran ~5.2 MW/week in EY2026 and the Board had to move 35 MW from the non-residential segment in April 2026 to keep the residential block from closing early - so homeowners should confirm block capacity remains before signing.
This guide is research, not advice: an independent summary of published prices and state rules. It is not an installer, lender or tax advisor - verify incentive eligibility with a licensed tax professional before relying on it.
What this means for Pitman roofs
The honest 2026 answer for Pitman: solar pays back slower without the 30% credit - paybacks that ran 7-10 years often now run 10-14 - but electricity rates keep rising and hardware is the cheapest it has ever been. The deciding factor is New Jersey's export compensation, covered in the net metering section.
This guide is research, not advice: an independent summary of published prices and state rules. It is not an installer, lender or tax advisor - verify incentive eligibility with a licensed tax professional before relying on it.
Getting Pitman quotes
Before requesting quotes, have your last 12 months of electricity bills handy - system sizing should follow your real usage, not a salesperson's template. A bid sized far above your usage is a margin play, especially now that surplus export pays less in most states.
This guide is research, not advice: an independent summary of published prices and state rules. It is not an installer, lender or tax advisor - verify incentive eligibility with a licensed tax professional before relying on it.
Common questions
Does solar raise my property taxes?
It depends on the state - many exempt solar's added home value from property tax, others do not, and some exemptions have expiration dates. This guide's state page lists the verified rule and source for your state.
Should I lease, get a PPA, or buy?
Buying keeps all savings and any incentives with you. Leases and PPAs put a company's equipment on your roof for 20-25 years, complicate a home sale, and in 2026 any tax benefits they advertise belong to the company under commercial rules - not to you. Read escalator clauses carefully.
How do I check if a solar quote is fair?
Divide the total price by the system's wattage. The U.S. marketplace average is about $2.58 per watt installed; $2.30-3.00 covers most fair quotes depending on roof complexity. Above that, ask exactly what you are paying extra for - in writing.
Is my roof even suitable for solar?
Three things decide it: orientation (south-facing is best in the U.S., east-west workable), shade (trees or taller buildings across midday hours can sink the math), and roof age (if the shingles have under 10 years left, reroof first - removing and reinstalling panels later costs thousands). Any honest installer assesses all three before quoting a number.
Is there still a federal solar tax credit in 2026?
No. The 30% Residential Clean Energy Credit was repealed effective for systems placed in service after December 31, 2025, per the IRS. Only systems finished by the end of 2025 qualified. State-level incentives are separate and some survive - check the state page in this guide.
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