Remote Net Metering
The Remote Net Metering Program, a market segment of the SuSI-ADI program, approves and offers incentives to remote net metered solar energy projects and certifies public entities to act as receiving customers for remote net metered capacity.
Status
Registrations are open
Schedule
Program registrations for Energy Year 2026 are open.
Registrations will remain open until the capacity block has been fully subscribed.
Program Contacts
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About the Program
The Remote Net Metering Program, a market segment of the SuSI-ADI program, approves and offers incentives to remote net metered solar energy projects and certifies public entities to act as receiving customers for remote net metered capacity. Remote Net-Metering, also known as “Virtual Net-Metering”, is an arrangement that allows for the kilowatt hours (kWh) generated from a solar photovoltaic system located at a specific site to be credited towards kWh consumption at a different location. Applications for the program will be reviewed for completeness on a first come, first serve basis. The table below shows the capacity available in the program.
| Energy Year 2026 Capacity Block | Capacity Subscribed | Capacity Available |
|---|---|---|
| 50 MW (dc) | 0 MW | 50 MW |
SREC-IIs generated by remote net metered systems have a 15 year qualification life.
| ADI Program Market Segment | System Size MW (dc) | SREC-II Value |
|---|---|---|
| Remote Net Metering | Solar Facilities up to 5 MW | $90 |
Eligibility Requirements
All remote net metering host customers must be public entities.
The Board approved process in the “2018 RNM order defines “public entity,” for purposes of RNM eligibility, consistent with the list of entities identified as eligible for aggregated net metering in the Solar Act of 2012 (L. 2012, c. 24): State entity, school district, county, county agency, county authority, municipality, municipal agency or municipal authority. The Board further determined that the definition of “public entity” expressly includes public universities.”
RNM Registration with a solar facility sized over 5 MW (dc) will automatically be rejected.
Solar project owners or their developers must follow the interconnection process required by New Jersey law at N.J.A.C. 14:8-1 through 14:8-5.9 and facilitated by their Electric Distribution Company (EDC).
The solar equipment must be new. N.J.A.C. 14:8-11.4 (c) Any equipment used in an RNM-eligible facility must be new; that is, none of the equipment may have been used prior to the installation.
Solar facilities must be connected to a distribution or transmission system owned or operated by a New Jersey public utility.
Solar facilities receiving incentives that are 1 MW (dc) or greater in size are subject to the Prevailing Wage Act N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.25, et seq.
All RNM projects must reach permission to operate on or before the expiration date noted in the acceptance letter.
Solar facilities on contaminated site or landfills are subject to New Jersey Solar Erosion and Sediment Control Act N.J.S.A. 4:24-39 et seq, its implementing rules at N.J.A.C. 2:90 and NJDEP’s Stormwater Management rules under N.J.A.C. 7.8.
ADI Program does not permit RNM solar facilities on prime agricultural soils and soils of Statewide importance, as identified by the United States Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, which are located in Agricultural Development Areas certified by the State Agricultural Development Committee.
Remote Net Metering Solar Facilities are prohibited from "Commencing Construction," (defined as obtaining permission to operate or PTO) prior to receipt of acceptance into the ADI program. Solar facilities that obtain PTO prior to the issuance of the acceptance letter will be required to petition the Board of eligibility in the ADI program.
Remote Net Metering and Public Entity Certification Application
Prior to completing the registration in the online portal, all interested applicants must submit the Remote Net Metering & Public Entity Certification Application to the Electric Distribution Company (“EDC”) serving the Receiving Customer(s) and the Board Secretary at board.secretary@bpu.nj.gov. This application must be accompanied by an application to interconnect a solar electric generation facility with the EDC (Interconnection Application/Agreement – Part 1).You may find the Electric Distribution Company ("EDC") contact on our utility contacts page.
All Remote Net Metered solar facilities are required to receive approval by the EDC prior to submitting a Registration packet in the Remote Net Metering Online Registration Portal.
Remote Net Metering & Public Entity Certification ApplicationRegistration Documents
Initial Registration Forms:
RNM Initial Registration ChecklistRNM Registration Certification FormRNM Milestone Reporting FormNJ Department of Environmental Protection Permit Readiness ChecklistContaminated Site and Landfill Eligibility Verification Form (if applicable)* A RNM Milestone Reporting Form is required to be submitted for solar facilities over 1 MW (dc) with the initial registration package and quarterly thereafter, up until the submission of the Final As-Built (Post Construction Certification) Package.
Identifying Major and Minor Deficiencies:
As the RNM Registration is reviewed, it will either be accepted or deemed incomplete. This document explains how the ADI processing team identifies minor and major deficiencies within your RNM registration packet.
Identifying Minor and Major Deficiencies in your RNM Registration PacketRNM Final As-Built (Post Construction Certification) Package:
RNM Final As-Built ChecklistRNM Final As-Built Technical WorksheetRNM Final As-Built Technical WorksheetNJCEP reserves the right to request a complete copy of production estimates, a full shade analysis, or any relevant documentation from the installer at any time.
PV Watts / System Advisor Model (SAM):
Definitions
- Project Representative: A representative Point of Contact responsible for submitting the RNM application and interconnection Part 1 to the EDC, for providing the allocations and any changes to those allocations moving forward, and for submitting RNM registration and all required documentation. A Project Representative can be from the public entity or a solar developer.
- Receiving Customers: Entities designated to receive credits must be public entities located in the same EDC territory as the solar facility.
- Receiving Accounts: Customer accounts that are credited by the EDC for a portion of the generation of an RNM solar facility. The aggregate total usage of these accounts during the previous 12 months will determine the maximum size of the solar facility.
Program History
Related Resources
The dedicated interconnection team at your utility company can assist you with questions you have regarding connecting to the grid, net metering, and the interconnection application process. You may find the appropriate contacts here.
Solar ProceedingsThis page contains links to proceedings for all solar programs administered by New Jersey's Clean Energy Program.
Solar Activity ReportsNew Jersey's Clean Energy Program solar activity reports provide detailed information for all solar projects that are installed and currently under development in New Jersey. Solar activity reports and data are posted on the fourth Wednesday of every month at 2:00pm EST for the previous reporting month.
SuSI Registration and Payment for SREC-IIsThis page details the four-step process registrants must follow in order to enlist a solar generation facility with the SuSI program, PJM-GATS, and the SREC-II payment administrator.