The Renewable Energy Incentive Program (REIP) provides rebates that reduce the upfront cost of installing renewable energy systems like solar, wind, and sustainable biomass projects in New Jersey.  See below or call 866-NJSMART for more information.

Project Incentives
Rebate levels vary depending upon energy efficiency measures completed, technology, system size, and customer type. If you are considering installing a system, learn how to get started.

Solar Renewable Energy Certificates (SRECs) can also be a recurring source of revenue to help finance projects.

Some contractors or installers may offer Power Purchase Agreements or PPAs.

Watch this instructional video to learn more about PPAs and if they might work for you.

REIP Program Guidebook
The REIP Program Guidebook provides details about New Jersey's Clean Energy Program^TM (NJCEP) technical requirements for solar, wind, and sustainable biopower installations.  All renewable energy installations must meet the technical requirements contained in the REIP program guidebook in order for the customer to receive a rebate from New Jersey's Clean Energy Program and to generate SRECs.  The processes and procedures contained in the guidebook are subject to periodic revision, review, and approval by New Jersey's Clean Energy Program and the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities.  If you are a part of the 2008 CORE Program, please refer to the 2008 CORE Guidebook for technical standards and program policy.

REIP Training
New Jersey's Clean Energy Program provides REIP and SREC Registration Program (SRP) program overview sessions for all renewable energy installers.  Program overview sessions include detailed instructions for the completion of the REIP/ SRP application process, the state inspection process, the final paperwork submission process, and customer generation of Solar Renewable Energy Certificates (SRECs).  The sessions includes a review of the REIP/ SRP program guidebooks, NJCEP's technical requirements for renewable energy installations, and common installation errors.  The overview sessions also include a description of the Quality Assurance (QA) program for solar installers.

Training during 2010 is mandatory for all renewable energy installers.  View upcoming training sessions and registration information.

Funding Cycles
The 2010 REIP budget for solar projects is only separated into three funding cycles to ensure that financing is available through the end of the year. The three funding cycles begin January 1, May 1, and September 1.

REIP applications will be returned to the applicant if the full budget for the present funding cycle is committed.  Applicants can reapply when the next funding cycle opens.  The three funding cycles begin January 1, May 1, and September 1.  Please note that the funding cycles are only applicable to solar incentives. 

Solar Capacity Blocks
As noted in the REIP Program Plan, residential and non-residential solar rebates will be reduced when residential and non-residential solar project approvals exceed 20 MW of capacity respectively.

Weekly progress on budgets and cumulative capacity block commitments will be provided in a funding cycle status chart below once made available.

Incentives for wind and sustainable biopower projects are not affected by capacity blocks and will remain constant for the 2010 program year or until funds for this budget category is fully committed.

Funding Cycle 2 reports will be available shortly.