Fixed Rate Solar PPA vs. Escalating Rate: Which Structure Is Better?
Updated for 2026 New Jersey Clean Energy Regulations
Direct Answer / Quick Summary
A fixed rate (0% escalator) solar PPA maintains the exact same per-kWh rate for all 20 to 25 years, maximizing long-term protection against inflation but typically starting at a slightly higher initial rate (e.g. 15.5¢ to 16.5¢/kWh). An escalating PPA offers lower year-one rates (e.g. 13.0¢ to 14.0¢/kWh) with predictable annual increases of 1.9% to 2.9%.
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