New Jersey Interconnection

Your application will be received and reviewed by our Engineering Department to ensure that:

• Application has been completed correctly
• All drawings and documentation have been provided.
• Associated fees have been determined and paid.
• The design is consistent with Company policy and State requirements.

Our Company will process the application under the schedule provided for by the rules approved by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities.

After the engineering review, you will be notified by email or phone within 10 to 30 days, depending on the size and complexity of the application, as to whether:

1. Application is approved.
2. An upgrade and fee is required.
3. Information is incorrect or missing in the application.

Following approval of the application, the Customer installs the facility in accordance with the Application, state regulations and Company interconnection requirements. 

Following installation of your generation equipment, you must complete and submit the JCP&L Interconnection Agreement with the following attachments:

Select the appropriate Interconnection Agreement.

• Level 1 – NJ Level 1- Interconnection Application Agreement including Certificate of Completion (<10kW Inverter based, UL Standard 1741 certified) OR
• Level 2 – JCP&L Level 2 and 3 Interconnection Agreement including Certificate of Completion (<2,000kW Inverter based UL Standard 1741 certified) OR
• Level 3 – JCP&L Level 2 and 3 Interconnection Agreement including Certificate of Completion (Facilities which do not qualify for either the Level 1 or Level 2)
• Note: For a Level 2 or 3 facility, the customer may submit the Agreement, without Certification of Completion, during or prior to the construction phase of the project
• Submit Uniform Construction Code (UCC) Certificate in evidence of Electrical Inspection by authorized inspection agency.
  Note: A picture of the UCC construction sticker found at the job site is NOT acceptable.

Engineering will:

• Review the as-built installation and final documentation for compliance.
• Determine the need for a witness test as provided for in the regulations and notify customer.
• Finalize documentation and authorize system operation.
• Notify customer of the status of customer's application.
• Arrange for the installation of net energy metering, where appropriate.

Note: Generation interconnection should not be energized prior to an electrical inspection and receipt of Approval to Operate by the Company.

If you receive Approval to Operate, the Company will automatically replace the existing meter with a meter capable of bi-directional registration.  Depending on meter availability and other work priorities, this may take several weeks.

Although you do not have to wait until the bi-directional meter is installed to operate your facility, the Company will not be responsible for tracking and crediting your excess generation until it is installed.  

You should be aware that depending on the type of meter currently set at your service location:

• Your existing meter could offset your usage by your excess generation, thereby "netting" your energy flows internally, rather than separately registering the energy in and out of your facility.  
• Your existing meter may include a feature that prevents it from turning backwards and registering reverse power flow.  In this case, even though your facility should reduce the amount of electricity you need to purchase, the electricity your facility generates in excess of your current consumption would not be measured or subtracted from your overall electrical energy use.  
• Your existing meter may register the kilowatt-hours your facility is providing to the Company's system as though they were being delivered to you from the Company's system.  You should not operate your facility in this circumstance since it will result in charges for the energy that you generate.  Please check with your installer to ensure that you do not have this type of meter before operating your facility.