Plug-in solar rules in New Jersey

Is plug-in solar allowed in New Jersey?

S2368 / A4836, Garden State Balcony Solar Act (P.L.2026, c.82) has been passed and takes effect on March 1, 2027.

How much power can I connect?

Up to 1,200 W of inverter output per home.

What do I need to do?

Check these requirements before you connect a kit.

• Listed or certified to UL 3700 or a comparable standard by a nationally recognized testing laboratory; cannot export power during an outage.
• No notification to the utility is needed.

Can a landlord or HOA stop me?

A landlord cannot stop renters from installing a kit. HOAs cannot prohibit kits.

Will I be paid for power I export?

We have not verified this yet.

Other details

Tenants who pay their own electric bill may use a kit; they give the landlord or association written notice 14 days before placing or using it. Landlords and associations cannot prohibit kits but may set reasonable size and placement rules. Municipalities cannot require a permit to place or use a kit.