New Jersey rewards mission-driven organizations. Non-profits and public entities earn $130/MWh total production income ($110 base + $20 Public Entity Bonus) from community solar subscriptions. The July 1st Rate Transition is approaching — organizations that lock in now receive current above-market rates. Section 48E Direct Pay delivers a 30% IRS check on top.
New Jersey's community solar program pays qualifying non-profits and schools a total of $130/MWh in production credits: a $110/MWh base rate plus a $20/MWh Public Entity Bonus for non-profit and public entity subscribers. This is significantly above-market compensation for clean energy participation — New Jersey specifically designed this bonus to incentivize mission-based organizations to subscribe to community solar projects.
The July 1, 2026 Rate Transition will adjust NJ's community solar compensation structure. Organizations that subscribe before July 1 lock in current bonus rates for the term of their subscription agreement.
New Jersey's community solar compensation structure changes on July 1, 2026. The current $130/MWh total rate (including the Public Entity Bonus) reflects pre-transition pricing. Organizations that subscribe and lock in their production income agreements before July 1 receive current rates for the full term of their contract. After July 1, the rate structure adjusts under the new NJ Clean Energy framework. Don't wait — the window to lock in $130/MWh is closing.
📌 Rate Transition: July 1, 2026New Jersey stacks community solar bonuses, SuSI SREC income, and federal Direct Pay for maximum total benefit.
New Jersey's community solar program pays non-profits and schools $130/MWh total: $110 base + $20 non-profit/public entity bonus. This is above-market compensation for subscribing to a local solar farm — no installation, no roof work, no capital required. Just subscribe and receive production income credits on your utility bill.
$130/MWh — Lock In Before July 1Organizations with rooftop solar installations earn $85 per SREC-II (Solar Renewable Energy Credit) generated over 15 years through NJ's SuSI program. Each SREC-II represents approximately one year of a home-scale solar system's production. This is a bankable, consistent income stream on top of community solar credits and energy savings.
$85/SREC-II for 15 YearsThe Inflation Reduction Act gives qualifying 501(c)(3)s a direct IRS payment equal to 30% of clean energy project cost — no tax liability required. Stacks directly on NJ's community solar bonus and SuSI SREC income. A $200,000 solar installation generates a $60,000 IRS check plus 15 years of SuSI income plus community solar production credits.
Every active program, benefit, eligibility, and deadline in one table.
| Program | Benefit | Eligibility | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| NJ Community Solar — Public Entity Bonus | $130/MWh total production income$110 base + $20 non-profit bonus | Non-profits, schools, public entities | Lock in before Jul 1 |
| July 1 Rate Transition | Current rates lock in for contract termPost-transition rates adjust under new NJ framework | Any NJ community solar subscriber | Deadline: Jul 1, 2026 |
| SuSI — Successor Solar Incentive | $85/SREC-II for 15 yearsBankable income stream | NJ solar installations | Active enrollment |
| Section 48E Federal Direct Pay | 30% of project cost — IRS checkNo tax liability needed | All 501(c)(3) non-profits | Permanent |
| Universal Service Fund (USF) | Monthly electric bill creditsApply through NJ utility company | Income-eligible NJ households & orgs | Ongoing |
Each state has different programs and deadlines. Select any state to see what's available.
The July 1 Rate Transition is approaching. We'll cross-reference your organization against every active NJ program and send a personalized guide within 48 hours.
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