Electricity rate as of 2026-06-01. Sun hours: NREL / NuWatt, Middlesex County fixed-tilt annual average. Range: 4.2-4.5 hrs/day; state average 4.21 hrs/day. Edison is slightly above state average due to southern Middlesex County latitude and lower coastal cloud influence than Hudson County.. Cost per watt: EnergySage marketplace data, 2026, Middlesex County. Lowest per-watt cost of the five NJ cities researched. Reflects suburban rooftop accessibility, lower urban labor premium, and competitive Middlesex County installer market.. Payback estimate assumes zero federal residential credit (Section 25D expired December 31, 2025) and current utility net-metering tariffs.

Net metering in Edison

PSE&G full 1:1 retail-rate net metering. Monthly credits roll over; annual true-up at wholesale (approximately $0.03-$0.05/kWh for 12-month surplus). RS-TOU-3P three-period time-of-use rate effective June 1, 2026: on-peak weekday evening hours approximately $0.31/kWh; off-peak approximately $0.21/kWh. Data as of June 2026; verify at nj.pseg.com.

Available programs

Solar incentives in Edison, NJ for 2026

Incentives available in NJ

Federal residential solar credit (Section 25D): expired. The Section 25D residential investment tax credit expired December 31, 2025. The residential credit rate is 0%. State and local incentives below may still significantly reduce your net system cost. Commercial systems still qualify for Section 48E (30%).

Active solar incentives in NJ
Program	Benefit	Eligibility	Status	Source
CommonEnergy Edison Community Solar Project Local/State Incentive	Community solar subscriptions providing PSE&G bill credits from a project located in Edison. No panels or roof access required. Savings vary by subscription terms. Verify current subscription availability and savings terms at commonenergy.us/projects/edison. Community solar capacity is limited; enrollment availability changes as subscriber slots fill.	PSE&G residential and commercial customers. Enrollment at commonenergy.us/projects/edison. Congressman Frank Pallone publicly showcased this project as a model for federal clean energy investment.	Active	DSIRE (opens in new tab)
NJ SuSI Administratively Determined Incentive (ADI) Local/State Incentive	$76.50 per MWh of solar electricity generated for 15 years. At 12.45 kW and 4.35 peak sun hours: approximately 14,600 kWh/year = approximately $1,117/year in ADI income. Rate as of March 6, 2026. Verify current ADI rate with NJBPU before signing. The 15-year fixed-rate structure provides predictable SREC income.	PSE&G residential customers with newly registered solar installations. Systems registered on or after March 6, 2026 receive $76.50/MWh.	Active	DSIRE (opens in new tab)
PSE&G RS-TOU-3P Time-of-Use Rate Local/State Incentive	Solar exports credited at approximately $0.31/kWh during weekday on-peak hours. Off-peak approximately $0.21/kWh. PSE&G TOU plus battery storage recommended for Edison's larger suburban systems. Rate effective June 1, 2026. Verify current on-peak hours and rates at nj.pseg.com before installation.	All PSE&G residential customers moved to RS-TOU-3P on June 1, 2026. 12-month risk-free trial.	Active	DSIRE (opens in new tab)
NJ Solar Sales Tax Exemption Local/State Incentive	New Jersey's 6.625% sales and use tax waived on all solar equipment and labor at the point of sale. Permanent New Jersey law. No application required.	All New Jersey solar installations. Permanent, automatic.	Active	DSIRE (opens in new tab)
NJ Property Tax Exemption Local/State Incentive	Added assessed value of solar installation excluded from local property tax assessment permanently. Permanent under N.J.S.A. 54:4-3.113a. Notify Edison Township tax assessor after installation to ensure solar value is excluded.	All New Jersey homeowners with solar. Must notify municipal tax assessor post-install to activate.	Active	DSIRE (opens in new tab)

Data last verified June 29, 2026. Incentive programs change; verify current amounts and availability at dsireusa.org (opens in new tab) before committing to a project.

California property-tax exclusion sunsets December 31, 2026. Solar systems installed and permitted by December 31, 2026 lock in the exclusion for the life of the system under current California law (Revenue and Taxation Code Section 73). Systems installed in 2027 may not qualify if the Legislature does not extend the exemption. Verify current legislative status at ftb.ca.gov before signing a contract.

Why Edison homeowners are moving now

After the January 2025 wildfires, battery storage became a priority

Edison's solar story is distinguished by two factors absent from any other New Jersey city in this research. First, Solar Landscape placed nearly 370,000 square feet of community solar panels on a Prologis logistics warehouse in Edison, serving over 400 households as part of a planned 89 MW Prologis Garden State portfolio -- demonstrating that Edison's industrial Route 1 corridor is generating clean energy for residential subscribers. Second, Edison is home to the largest concentration of South Asian Americans of any New Jersey municipality, and this demographic has consistently driven above-average solar adoption statewide: many homeowners have personal or professional familiarity with solar technology through the technology industry, and word-of-mouth adoption within tight-knit community networks accelerates purchase decisions. Multiple South Asian-owned solar companies operate in Edison, providing culturally matched sales interactions unavailable in most markets.

Source: Prologis / Solar Landscape warehouse community solar project in Edison serving 400+ households; South Asian community word-of-mouth adoption network (2025).

Illustrative example

What does a typical Edison solar system actually cost and save?

Zero federal residential credit applied (Section 25D expired December 31, 2025). Figures are estimates based on market data as of 2026-06-29. Your numbers depend on your roof, your utility, and your bill.

System inputs

System size: 12.45 kW
Gross cost ($2.76/W): $34,362
Federal residential credit: $0 (expired Dec 31, 2025)
NJ SuSI ADI $76.50/MWh for 15 years (approximately $1,117/year based on estimated 14,600 kWh/year production): Applied
NJ Sales Tax Exemption (6.625% waived on equipment and labor at point of sale): Applied
Estimated net cost: $34,362

Estimated outcomes

Annual savings range: $2,500 to $3,800
Estimated payback: 7.24 years

A 12.45 kW system at $2.76/W costs approximately $34,362 before incentives. No federal residential credit applies in 2026 (Section 25D expired December 31, 2025). New Jersey's 6.625% sales tax is waived on all solar equipment and labor. There is no upfront state cash rebate; the primary ongoing incentive is the NJ SuSI ADI at $76.50/MWh for 15 years, generating approximately $1,117 per year in SREC income based on estimated production of 14,600 kWh annually. At PSE&G's 26-cent rate and 4.35 peak sun hours, a 12.45 kW Edison system produces strong annual bill savings from offsetting larger suburban electricity consumption. Combined with SuSI ADI income, total annual benefit in the first 15 years makes Edison one of the strongest solar ROI markets in New Jersey. EnergySage marketplace data projects a 7.24-year payback and $90,803 in 25-year savings for Edison, the second-best payback of the five NJ cities in this research. All figures assume zero federal residential credit and current PSE&G rates.

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Neighborhoods we serve

Solar in Edison: high-adoption areas, equity zones, and post-fire demand corridors

High-adoption neighborhoods

Established solar saturation; higher installers per block, active neighbor referrals, and permit history at LADBS.

North Edison
Oak Tree Road Corridor
Clara Barton Neighborhood
Metuchen (adjacent Middlesex County)

Equity program target areas

Designated disadvantaged communities (DAC) eligible for SGIP equity resiliency, DAC-SASH, and other income-qualified programs. Income verification required.

Woodbridge Avenue Corridor
Edison (central Township LMI areas)

Post-fire and growth corridors

Wildfire-affected and adjacent neighborhoods where battery storage demand surged following the January 2025 fires. Rebuilding homeowners and proximate neighbors with elevated grid-resilience priorities.

South Edison
Highland Park (adjacent)
South Plainfield (adjacent)

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Permitting and interconnection

How solar permitting works in Edison

Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)

Permit office: Township of Edison Division of Construction Code Enforcement (Building Division)
SolarAPP+ status: SolarAPP+: Not adopted by this AHJ
Permit fee: NJ UCC minimum $65 for systems under 50 kW; Edison Township Building Division sets its own additional fee schedule. Verify current Edison fee schedule at edisonnj.org. Electrical sub-permit is separate. Both building and electrical permits required.
Typical contract-to-energization: 4 to 8 weeks total: suburban permitting efficiency results in lower review backlog than urban NJ AHJs. Edison permit review typically 3-4 weeks; PSE&G interconnection adds 3-6 weeks.

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LADBS permit application and plan set preparation
SolarAPP+ submission for qualifying systems
LADWP or SCE interconnection application
Inspection coordination and utility sign-off
Certificate of Completion delivery to homeowner

No New Jersey jurisdiction uses SolarAPP+ as of June 2026. A statewide automated permitting platform is expected mid-2027 per S4100/A5264. Edison Township's suburban character and established solar installer presence (multiple national and regional companies compete in Middlesex County) result in a smoother permit process than Newark or Jersey City.

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Commercial Solar in Edison: Route 1 Corridor and Section 48E

Edison's Route 1 corridor -- home to office parks, logistics warehouses, and big-box retail -- is an active commercial solar market, evidenced by Solar Landscape's 370,000 square foot Prologis rooftop installation. The federal Section 48E commercial investment tax credit (30% base for projects beginning construction by July 4, 2026) creates a time-limited opportunity for Edison commercial property owners and logistics operators. MACRS accelerated depreciation adds first-year tax benefit. PSE&G commercial net metering and C-PACE financing are available. NJ SuSI ADI applies to commercial systems.

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Edison solar questions

What Edison homeowners ask

City-specific answers. Every number references your utility and your permit office.

Why does Edison have such a high solar ROI compared to other NJ cities?

Edison combines three advantages: PSE&G's 26-cent all-in rate (among the highest in New Jersey), the state's lowest per-watt installed cost for the NJ cities in this research ($2.76/W), and larger suburban rooftops that support bigger systems (average 12.45 kW). The NJ SuSI ADI adds approximately $1,117 per year in SREC income for a typical Edison system over 15 years. EnergySage marketplace data shows Edison's projected payback at 7.24 years and 25-year savings of $90,803 -- the second-strongest of the five NJ cities profiled.

What is the NJ SuSI ADI and how does it work in Edison?

The NJ Successor Solar Incentive (SuSI) Administratively Determined Incentive pays PSE&G residential solar owners $76.50 per MWh (megawatt-hour) of electricity generated for 15 years from registration. A 12.45 kW Edison system at 4.35 peak sun hours produces approximately 14,600 kWh (14.6 MWh) per year, earning approximately $1,117 annually in ADI payments. This income is independent of your utility bill savings and continues for the full 15 years regardless of how PSE&G rates change.

What solar incentives are available in Edison in 2026?

Edison homeowners on PSE&G access: NJ SuSI ADI at $76.50/MWh for 15 years, PSE&G's 1:1 retail net metering with TOU on-peak credits at approximately $0.31/kWh, the NJ 6.625% sales tax exemption on all solar equipment and labor, and the permanent NJ property tax exemption. The CommonEnergy community solar project located in Edison is available for subscribers who prefer no-panel participation. No federal residential credit is available in 2026.

Is there a federal solar tax credit in 2026?

No. The Section 25D residential solar credit expired December 31, 2025. Edison homeowners rely on the NJ SuSI ADI ($76.50/MWh for 15 years), PSE&G's net metering with TOU rate, and the NJ sales tax and property tax exemptions as the primary incentive stack.

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