JCP&L - Jersey Central Power & Light

New Jersey Utility Interconnection & net metering rules

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Net Metering AllowedYes
Supply Side Taps AllowedYes
Line Taps AllowedYes
Load Taps AllowedYes
AC Disconnect RequiredYes

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed
Yes
Post Solar Billing Method
Net Metering
Rebates Offered
Yes
Allows Standby
Yes

Interconnection & taps

Approval Req To Install
Yes
Supply Side Taps Allowed
Yes
Line Taps Allowed
Yes
Load Taps Allowed
Yes
Automatic Transformer Upgrade Size
0

System size & offset

System Size Restrictions
0
System Size Restriction Type
No Restrictions
System Size Battery Included
No
System Size Includes Existing Systems
No
Offset Type
Percentage
Offset Value
100
Offset Calculation Basis
Historical
Offset Calculation Period
12
Industry Standard Watts Sqft
2
Utility Specific Adjustments

Load Justification

  • Required for utility bills with less than 12 months of usage
  • Required for projects over 10kW AC
  • Required to be signed and stamped by PE
System Size Justification
Load Justification
System Offset Notes


Offset Calc Tool
PV Watts

Metering & disconnect

Production Meter Required
No
Production Meter Position
N/A
Production Meter Labeling
N/A
AC Disconnect Required
Yes
AC Disconnect Labeling
Visible Lockable Labeled Disconnect
Meter Spot Required
No
Allowed Meter Adapter
Tesla Backup Switch,ConnectDER

Plans & docs

SLD Reqs

All Projects

  • Identify the make and model of the disconnect switch
  • PV Panels > INV (RGM) > DISCO > MSP
  • RGM inverter is required, not production meter.
  • Tap inside the Utility Meter is not Permitted
Install Reqs


Placards

All Projects

  • Disconnect switch must be labeled: Generator Disconnect Switch
  • Label must be permanent.
  • Lettering must be minimum 3/8 inch height.
Electrical Stamp Required
No
Meter Num Req SLD 3LD
No
ESID Num Req SLD 3LD
No
Website
link
Phone
(800) 662-3115

Other details

Revision Required
No
Mod Swap Requires Planset
Yes
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with JCP&L - Jersey Central Power & Light before you rely on this. The useful move: if an installer says you need a main panel upgrade, ask how these tap and interconnection policies were considered first.