The NJ SuSI/ADI Program: Your 15-Year Solar Paycheck

Beyond the electric bill savings, New Jersey pays you for every drop of energy you create. Learn how the “SREC-II” system works in 2026.

In 2026, solar is no longer just about “lowering your bill.” In the Garden State, your roof is a mini-power plant. Through the **Administratively Determined Incentive (ADI)**—part of the larger **Successor Solar Incentive (SuSI)** program—the State of New Jersey provides you with a fixed, guaranteed payment for every Megawatt-hour (MWh) of clean energy your system produces.

1. What exactly is a SREC-II?

A **SREC-II (Solar Renewable Energy Certificate)** represents 1,000 kilowatt-hours (1 MWh) of electricity. Even if you use all that power in your home, you still own the “green value” of that energy. In the old days, SREC prices fluctuated like the stock market. In 2026, the NJBPU has fixed the price to ensure your ROI is predictable and “bankable.”

2. The 2026 Rate Schedule

As of March 2026, the residential ADI rate is set based on the current Energy Year. While the federal tax credit for owners has expired, the state has kept ADI rates strong to maintain New Jersey’s status as a top-tier solar market.

Energy Year	Residential Rate	Status
EY 2025 – 2026	$85.90 / MWh	Active (Until June 30)
EY 2026 – 2027	$95.23 / MWh*	Projected Increase

*Note: Rates are subject to NJBPU “Auto-Decrease” triggers. Locking in your application now protects your 15-year contract rate.

3. How You Get Paid

At Solar by Omar, we handle the entire ADI registration process for you. Once your system is interconnected with ACE or PSEG:

• Your generation is tracked via a **Revenue Grade Meter**.
• Every time you hit 1,000 kWh (1 MWh), a certificate is minted.
• Payments are deposited directly into your account on a **quarterly basis**.
• This contract is locked in for **15 years**, regardless of if you sell the home.

4. SREC-II vs. Net Metering

It is crucial to understand that ADI payments are separate from your utility bill savings.

1. Net Metering: This is a 1-to-1 credit on your ACE bill for power you send back to the grid.
2. ADI (SREC-II): This is a cash payment for *total* production, even the power you use to run your AC or charge your car.

In 2026, this “Double-Dip” is what makes New Jersey the #1 state for solar ROI in the country, even without a federal tax credit.