{"id":11908,"date":"2025-02-27T22:39:31","date_gmt":"2025-02-27T22:39:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.solar.com\/learn\/?p=11908"},"modified":"2025-02-27T22:42:22","modified_gmt":"2025-02-27T22:42:22","slug":"new-jersey-electricity-bills-set-to-rise-20-in-2025-heres-how-solar-can-help","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.solar.com\/learn\/new-jersey-electricity-bills-set-to-rise-20-in-2025-heres-how-solar-can-help\/","title":{"rendered":"New Jersey Electricity Bills Set to Rise 20% in 2025 \u2013 Here\u2019s How Solar Can Help"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"134\" data-end=\"520\">New Jersey homeowners will soon see a significant increase in their electricity bills. Starting June 1, 2025, residential customers of major utilities\u2014including PSE&amp;G, JCP&amp;L, Atlantic City Electric, and Rockland Electric\u2014can expect rate hikes of up to 20%. These increases result from recent electricity auctions that set supply rates for customers who rely on utility-provided power.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"522\" data-end=\"773\">For the average NJ homeowner, this means paying $20 to $30 more per month on electricity bills\u2014an extra <strong data-start=\"627\" data-end=\"652\">$240 to $360 per year<\/strong> for the same amount of energy.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"522\" data-end=\"773\">The good news? New Jersey is a very solar-friendly state where homeowners can see significant savings by installing solar panels.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"522\" data-end=\"773\"><gs-injectable background = 'true' border='true' primary_color = '#8b72d3' secondary_color='#f98d7e' utm_campaign = 'get_started_injectable' utm_medium='nj_rate_hikes_2025' content_texts = 'true' upper_text='Compare quotes from multiple' upper_text_span = 'trusted NJ installers' lower_text='See how much solar could lower your' lower_text_span = 'energy costs' get_started_text='Get started' only_community_solar='false'><\/gs-injectable>\n<p data-start=\"522\" data-end=\"773\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">*<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2595\" data-end=\"2633\">How Much Are New Jersey Electricity Rates Going Up?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2635\" data-end=\"2733\">Depending on your utility provider, here\u2019s how much more you\u2019ll be paying starting in June 2025:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2735\" data-end=\"3067\">\n<li data-start=\"2735\" data-end=\"2810\"><strong data-start=\"2737\" data-end=\"2746\">PSE&amp;G<\/strong>: Bills increasing <strong data-start=\"2765\" data-end=\"2774\">17.2%<\/strong> \u2013 about $27 more per month<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2811\" data-end=\"2886\"><strong data-start=\"2813\" data-end=\"2822\">JCP&amp;L<\/strong>: Bills increasing <strong data-start=\"2841\" data-end=\"2850\">20.2%<\/strong> \u2013 about $23 more per month<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2887\" data-end=\"2979\"><strong data-start=\"2889\" data-end=\"2915\">Atlantic City Electric<\/strong>: Bills increasing <strong data-start=\"2934\" data-end=\"2943\">17.2%<\/strong> \u2013 about $28 more per month<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2980\" data-end=\"3067\"><strong data-start=\"2982\" data-end=\"3003\">Rockland Electric<\/strong>: Bills increasing <strong data-start=\"3022\" data-end=\"3031\">18.2%<\/strong> \u2013 about $25 more per month<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These estimates are based on an average NJ household using 650 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity per month. If have higher electricity usage to power electric heat, home EV charging, or hot tub you&#8217;ll likely see a larger impact on your upcoming bills.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3069\" data-end=\"3222\">For context, utility rates <em>typically <\/em>increase by 3-4% per year. These increases add up quickly and will continue to rise in the future. With the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.solar.com\/learn\/trump-and-the-fate-of-the-30-solar-tax-credit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">future of the 30% federal solar tax credit<\/a> uncertain beyond 2025, now is the best time to consider solar before rates go up again.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"824\">How Solar Can Reduce Your Energy Costs in NJ<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"826\" data-end=\"1078\">With electricity prices continuing to rise, many New Jersey homeowners are turning to solar power to lower their monthly bills and gain energy independence. Here\u2019s how installing solar panels can help you avoid the impact of these rate hikes:<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1080\" data-end=\"1131\">1. <strong data-start=\"1087\" data-end=\"1129\">Lock in a Low, Predictable Energy Cost<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1132\" data-end=\"1433\">When you install solar panels, you generate your own electricity and rely less on your utility provider. This means you\u2019re protected from future rate hikes, like the one coming in June 2025. While utility rates are unpredictable and often rise, solar lets you lock in a lower, fixed cost for decades.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1435\" data-end=\"1495\">2. <strong data-start=\"1442\" data-end=\"1493\">Take Advantage of New Jersey\u2019s Solar Incentives<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1496\" data-end=\"1637\">New Jersey is one of the best states for solar incentives<strong>,<\/strong> making it easier and more affordable to go solar. Some key programs include:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1639\" data-end=\"2095\">\n<li data-start=\"1639\" data-end=\"1806\"><strong data-start=\"1641\" data-end=\"1657\">Net Metering<\/strong>: Earn credits on your bill when your solar system produces excess energy. These credits offset the electricity you use at night or on cloudy days.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1807\" data-end=\"1964\"><strong data-start=\"1809\" data-end=\"1853\">Successor Solar Incentive (SuSI) Program<\/strong>: Get cash payments for every kilowatt-hour (kWh) of electricity your solar system produces for 15 years.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1965\" data-end=\"2095\"><strong data-start=\"1967\" data-end=\"1995\">Federal Solar Tax Credit<\/strong>: Reduce your solar installation costs by 30% through the federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solar.com\/learn\/going-solar-in-new-jersey-cost-and-incentives\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn more about New Jersey solar incentives here.<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2097\" data-end=\"2134\">3. <strong data-start=\"2104\" data-end=\"2132\">Save Thousands Over Time<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2135\" data-end=\"2434\">A typical New Jersey household uses around 650 kWh per month. With current electricity rates rising, the average electric bill could soon reach $180+ per month in some areas. Over 25 years, that\u2019s more than $84,000 spent on electricity\u2014assuming rates increase at a typical rate of 3.5% each year.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2135\" data-end=\"2434\">By comparison, an average-sized solar system in New Jersey costs around $30,000 and is eligible for nearly $20,000 in incentives between the 30% tax credit and SuSI program.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2436\" data-end=\"2593\">By switching to solar, you can significantly cut or even eliminate your electric bill, leading to tens of thousands of dollars in lifetime savings.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2436\" data-end=\"2593\"><gs-injectable background = 'true' border='true' primary_color = '#8b72d3' secondary_color='#f98d7e' utm_campaign = 'get_started_injectable' utm_medium='nj_rate_hikes_2025' content_texts = 'true' upper_text='Compare quotes from multiple' upper_text_span = 'trusted NJ installers' lower_text='See how much solar could lower your' lower_text_span = 'energy costs' get_started_text='Get started' only_community_solar='false'><\/gs-injectable>\n<p data-start=\"2436\" data-end=\"2593\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">*<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3224\" data-end=\"3263\">Take Control of Your Energy Future<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3265\" data-end=\"3566\">With electricity rates on the rise, solar power offers a <strong data-start=\"3322\" data-end=\"3351\">smart, long-term solution<\/strong> for homeowners looking to lower their energy bills and gain independence from their utility provider. Plus, with <strong data-start=\"3465\" data-end=\"3507\">New Jersey\u2019s generous solar incentives<\/strong>, the cost of going solar has never been more affordable.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3568\" data-end=\"3667\">Don\u2019t wait until your next bill shocks you\u2014see how much you can save by switching to solar today.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3568\" data-end=\"3667\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New Jersey homeowners will soon see a significant increase in their electricity bills. 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