Understanding Your Solar PPA Contract: Terms, Clauses, and Fine Print
Updated for 2026 New Jersey Clean Energy Regulations
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A New Jersey Solar PPA contract is a binding 20 to 25-year energy service agreement. Essential terms to verify include the initial kilowatt-hour rate, the annual price escalator percentage (0% to 2.9%), the minimum production guarantee, homeowner insurance stipulations, early termination or fair market value buyout options, and transfer requirements in the event of a home sale.
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