CSEP Extension Policy
CSEP solar facilities accepted in the CSEP may be eligible for one 6-month extension. The registrant may apply for an extension for any solar installation that cannot complete the installation and submit a complete Final As-Built (Post Construction Certification) package with permission to operate from the Electric Distribution Company in the CSEP online registration portal on or before the expiration date noted in the CSEP Acceptance Letter.
CSEP Extension Request ChecklistExtension Requests will be reviewed and considered on a case-by-case basis and should include supporting documentation of extenuating circumstances for the delay in completing the facility, evidence that the facility has made progress towards completion, and demonstrations of the likelihood of timely and successful completion of the solar facility. When deciding on the extension request, CSEP team will consider whether the registrant has submitted timely quarterly milestone reporting forms. If the extension is granted, the CSEP will provide a new registration expiration date six months from the expiration on the original conditional CSEP Acceptance Letter.
Any CSEP solar facility that would like to submit a request for a second extension must submit a petition to the NJBPU, for consideration. Instructions on how to file a petition can be found at How to File a Petition.
Per Board Order dated August 13, 2025, projects that have been conditionally approved as of August 20, 2025 (effective date of the Board Order) will receive an additional 9-months from the date of their original expiration date noted in their conditional acceptance letter. CSEP solar facilities that were granted a 6-month extension in CSEP will be given an additional 9-months from their new expiration date noted in their extension letter.