Utilities are Closing Areas Off to Solar Development. Act Now!
Updated: Jun 6, 2019
Utility companies are both closing and limiting areas across the Tri-State to solar development. Learn about this trend and what it means to your ability to convert your home or business to solar energy.
About New Jersey solar energy:
As SolarPowerRocks explains: "...New Jersey consistently earns one of the top spots in our annual ranking of the states for their friendliness to home solar. The Garden State earns that top spot both because it has excellent legislative policy driving the solar marketplace, which includes the nation’s top solar incentive: Solar Renewable Energy Credits, or SRECs for short."
How do Utility Companies impact my ability to convert my home or business to solar energy?
When you convert your home or business to solar energy, you stay connected to the utility grid through a process called "utility interconnection." This process is essential to both functionality, as well as key incentive programs, such as Net Metering as the Solar Renewable Energy Credits (as ascribed above). Simply put, solar projects for both home and businesses rely upon the local utility company.
How are Utility Companies closing areas to solar energy?
As illustrated by the map below, Utilities such as ACE, DPL and Pepco are restricting areas to solar development by establishing a "Maximim System Size" in designated areas. Some areas have been restricted to a 0 kW "Maximum System Size" (closing them entirely), while others have limited the "Maximum System Size" to 50 kW (which limits the types of solar projects that can be developed).
COMMERCIAL SOLAR DEVELOPMENT
What Areas have been CLOSED for Commercial Solar Development?
Bridgeton
Corbin City
Folsom
Hamilton
Hammonton
Hopewell Twp (Cumberland County)
Mamora
Mays Landing
Richland
Tukerton
Vineland
Winslow
What Areas are CLOSING SOON for Commercial Solar Development?
Atlantic City
Berlin
Blackwood
Clayton
Commercial
Egg Harbor
Egg Harbor City
Estell Manor
Franklinville
Franklinville
Glassboro
Glassboro
Greenwich Twp (Paulsboro)
Harrison Twp (Mullica Hill)
Lindenwold
Linwood
Malaga
Medford Lakes
Millville
Mullica Hill
Newfield
Pennsville
Pitman
Port Republic
Salem County (excluding Salem City)
Sedesboro
Sewell
Shore Points (along coast)
Somers Point
Williamstown
RESIDENTIAL SOLAR DEVELOPMENT
What Areas have been CLOSED for Residential Solar Development?
Bridgeton
Corbin City
Hamilton
Hopewell Twp (Cumberland County)
Mamora
Mays Landing
What Areas CLOSING SOON for Residential Solar Development?
Absecon
Alloway Berlin
Blackwood
Cape May/Cape May CoutHouse
Cardiff
Clayton
Cumberland County (Majority) Costal towns
Egg Harbor
Elmer
Folsom
Franklinville
Glassboro
Hammonton
Harrison Twp
Malaga
Medford Lakes
Newfield
Pedricktown
Pennsville
Pine Hill
Pitman
Pleasantville
Richland
Rio Grande
Salem
Sewell
Somers Point
Tuckerton
Winslow
Woodbine
About National Energy Partners:
National Energy Partners (NEP) is a solar energy development company dedicated to bringing clean, renewable energy to businesses and residential consumers alike. At the forefront of the solar energy landscape, our passion is in fostering relationships through integrity, knowledge and efficiency. NEP embraces the specific needs and challenges of each project, offering our valued clients the best experience through strategic management, trusted relationships and eco-friendly solar energy solutions.
With over 10 years of experience in the solar industry, our portfolio includes over $80 million of projects with more in development.
Want to learn about converting your home or business to solar energy? Contact National Energy Partners Today for a complimentary, no-risk consultation!
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1. "2019 State Solar Power Rankings Report” SolarPowerRocks.com, accessed March 5, 2019, http://solarpowerrocks.com/state-solar-power-rankings/.
2. "PHI Restricted Circuits Web Map" http://www.arcgis.com, accessed March 5, 2019
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