Does New Jersey offer a state tax deduction for solar?

New Jersey provides 100% sales tax exemption on solar equipment and 100% property tax exemption, but does not provide an individual state income tax deduction.

The State of Solar in New Jersey: Policies, Incentives, and Transition Programs

Updated for 2026 New Jersey Clean Energy Regulations

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New Jersey is a national leader in distributed solar due to progressive state mandates under the Clean Energy Act, ambitious 100% clean energy targets by 2035, robust net metering laws, high retail electricity rates, and the Successor Solar Incentive (SuSI) program. These frameworks enable third-party solar developers to install systems with zero homeowner capital required.

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