The NJ Process

January 28, 2004 by
Filed under: Solar Energy 

In a nutshell, here’s the NJ process as I understand it. I’ll make notes of what we’ve done already.

1. Find an installer, get a quote.
Done in Mid-December 2003

2. Apply for the NJCEP rebate. You should get a response in 7-10 days.
My installer filled out most of the application for me – I just needed to fill in a few missing pieces and sign it. I mailed it about 12/22/2003, and received a response on 1/17/2004 dated 1/14/2004. Apparently, the delay was caused by the fact that the office was closed part of the holidays and got a flurry of new applications in a short time.

3. Sign the installer’s proposal, send in the first 50% of the net cost.
We’re doing this tonight to be mailed tomorrow. In our case, we signed the rebate over to the installer, so we’re just sending in 50% of the net cost.

4. Apply for and receive the appropriate permits.
My installer will be doing that for us, and we’ll pay him back at the end for the fees.

5. Fill out and file the PSE&G interconnection agreement (another $100 fee)

6. Install the system.
The plan is for this to be early to mid March, 2004.

7. The township inspector inspects and approves the system. I’ll get an approval sticker on something.

8. PSE&G inspects and approves the system. They will place a sticker on something. Apparently, they’ll also change the meter to an electronic one.

9. Go live!

10. File the remaining paperwork for the rebate, including approval documents.

11. Pay the remaining fees and 50% of price.

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