Renewable Energy

Solar Energy

Consider installing solar panels on your property:

• Review the PSEG solar power suitability map: nj.pseg.com/saveenergyandmoney […]
• Use a Photovoltaic (PV) Calculator from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory: pvwatts.nrel.gov 
• Get quotes from pre-approved installers of solar energy systems for your home: www.energysage.com/p/Hopewell/

If your residence isn’t suitable for an installation, consider community solar options in NJ:

• The NJ Board of Public Utilities established the Community Solar Energy Pilot Program in 2019. The program gives utility customers the opportunity to participate in a solar energy project remotely located from their property. Detailed information can be found here: njcleanenergy.com/communitysolar
• The Pilot Program was made permanent in August, 2023. Read NJ BPU’s press release: nj.gov/bpu/newsroom/2023/approved/20230816.html
• PSE&G’s description: nj.pseg.com/…/community_solar
• NJ Shines summarizes the benefits of the community solar program: www.njshines.org/11-2/communitysolar-a4782/
• Check out NJ Clean Energy’s Community Solar Project Finder here.
• Sustainable Jersey provides a list of resources for community solar: www.sustainablejersey.com/…/Community_Solar_Resources.pdf
• Sustainable Jersey also published a how-to guide to assist municipal leaders in supporting community solar projects: www.sustainablejersey.com/…/Sustainable_Jersey_Community_Solar_Guidebook.pdf

The Hopewell Valley Green Team won the Solar Challenge in 2017! Read article about it here on MercerMe.com