Borough of Madison

New Jersey Utility Interconnection & net metering rules

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Net Metering AllowedYes
NEM TypeAnnual
Line Taps AllowedNo
Load Taps AllowedNo
AC Disconnect RequiredYes

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed
Yes
NEM Type
Annual
Post Solar Billing Method
Net Metering
Solar Export Type
Fixed kWh
Net Excess Generation Notes

The customer will receive (1) kWh credit for each (1) kWh they over generate and push into the grid. If the system generates more than the customer consumes in the month, the kWh credit will roll over to the next month. At the end of our twelve (12) month billing cycle (which ends in March), the customer has the option to continue rolling the credits forward or getting a check for their over-generated kWh times the utility's current electric purchase rate.

Rebates Offered
Yes

Interconnection & taps

Approval Req To Install
Yes
Line Taps Allowed
No
Load Taps Allowed
No
Automatic Transformer Upgrade Size
0

System size & offset

System Size Restrictions
0
System Size Restriction Type
No Restrictions
System Size Battery Included
No
System Size Includes Existing Systems
No
Offset Type
Percentage
Offset Value
100
Offset Calculation Basis
Historical
Offset Calculation Period
12
Industry Standard Watts Sqft
2
System Size Justification
Load Justification
System Offset Notes
  • Max System Size: 100% of Prior 12 Month kWh Consumption
Offset Calc Tool
PV Watts

Metering & disconnect

Production Meter Required
No
AC Disconnect Required
Yes
AC Disconnect Labeling
Visible Lockable Labeled Disconnect
Allowed Meter Adapter
None

Plans & docs

Site Plan Reqs
  • Requires a single, accessible, outside, manually operated Solar Array Disconnect knife switch clearly labeled
  • Plans must be signed and sealed by a Professional Engineer licensed in the State of New Jersey
SLD Reqs
  • Requires a single, accessible, outside, manually operated Solar Array Disconnect knife switch clearly labeled
  • Plans must be signed and sealed by a Professional Engineer licensed in the State of New Jersey
Electric Service Reqs


Electrical Stamp Required
Yes
Meter Num Req SLD 3LD
No
ESID Num Req SLD 3LD
No
Website
link
Phone
(973) 966-7330
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with Borough of Madison before you rely on this. The useful move: if an installer says you need a main panel upgrade, ask how these tap and interconnection policies were considered first.