Batteries · August 25, 2026

New Jersey proposes 150 MW of behind-the-meter storage for a statewide VPP pathway

Home Solar Atlas homeowner briefing based on source reporting from Utility Dive.

What happened

New Jersey regulators proposed an initial procurement of up to 150 MW of behind-the-meter battery storage, with a maximum annual incentive of $200 per kW for qualifying resources over a ten-year period.

What this means for homeowners

If implemented, the program could add a meaningful new revenue stream for qualifying home batteries in New Jersey. It should be evaluated alongside installation cost, utility-specific programs and the private backup value of the battery.

Key points

  • The first block targets up to 150 MW of customer-sited storage.
  • The proposal includes a maximum annual incentive of $200/kW over ten years.
  • Future blocks may use different compensation and operating frameworks based on early program results.

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