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New Jersey · Updated August 2026
Rockland Electric rates in 2026
What Rockland Electric customers are actually paying, where the number comes from, and what it means for your bill. Serving Bergen and Passaic counties in northern New Jersey.
18.8¢Basic Generation Service supply rate, June 2026Ranked #1 by Solar Power World · Inc. 5000 · 20,000+ installations
Estimate what solar does against your Rockland Electric bill
Enter your bill and we’ll size the array that would cover it, and show the gross value of that production at your rate. It does not net off the customer charge, taxes or what you would still draw at night — for that, use the bill savings calculator. Nothing is sent anywhere; this runs in your browser.
An estimate from your own numbers, not a quote, and not a savings figure. It assumes 400 W panels, an 80% system derate and no roof constraints. Your real number depends on orientation, roof area and your utility’s export credit. Savings are not guaranteed.
The numbers
Where Rockland Electric stands right now
| Measure | Current | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Generation Service (supply) | 18.8¢ | June 2026 BGS period |
| 2026 BGS auction change | −0.7% | About $1.17/mo lower at 650 kWh |
| Typical monthly bill | $168.93 | At 650 kWh, after the 2026 auction |
| Customers served | Smallest NJ utility | Parts of Bergen and Passaic |
Figures as published August 2026. Utility rates change on published schedules — check your own bill for the rate that applies to your account.
Why the number is what it is
What is actually driving this
A small territory with New York economics
Rockland Electric serves a limited part of Bergen and Passaic counties and is affiliated with Orange & Rockland in New York. Its rates track closer to the lower Hudson Valley than to the rest of New Jersey.
2026 went down slightly
The February 2026 BGS auction lowered supply about 0.7%, roughly $1.17 a month at 650 kWh.
PJM capacity costs
Like every New Jersey utility, Rockland buys from PJM, where capacity prices surged in 2025.
The honest cost picture
Two ways to pay for solar, and they are very different
If you buy the system
You own the equipment, you keep any renewable energy credits, and you carry the maintenance responsibility. Installed pricing varies by roof, shading and system size.
If you use a PPA
$0 upfront. We install and own the system; you buy the power it produces at a rate set in your agreement, and you only pay for what it actually generates. The system owner carries maintenance for the life of the agreement.
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The residential federal tax credit (25D) ended for property placed in service after December 31, 2025.
You will still see ads promising a 30% credit that “ends December 31.” Read the date on them. If you buy a system today as a homeowner, you cannot claim that credit. What remains applies to the owner of the system — which, under a PPA, is us. SolarAmerica does not provide tax advice; talk to your tax professional about your situation.
Going solar with Rockland Electric
Rockland Electric net metering and solar programs
When your panels make more power than your home is using, the extra flows onto Rockland Electric’s grid and is credited on your Rockland Electric bill under New Jersey’s net metering rules. How much each exported kilowatt-hour is worth is set by those rules, and it is one of the biggest factors in how your system should be sized. How net metering works in New Jersey.
Does Rockland Electric have a solar program?
Rockland Electric connects home solar systems to its grid and credits the power you send back, but it does not install panels. State incentives are covered in our New Jersey solar incentives guide, and SolarAmerica handles the Rockland Electric interconnection application for you.
How do I sign up for net metering with Rockland Electric?
There is no separate sign-up. It is set up as part of the interconnection application your installer files with Rockland Electric before your system is turned on, and SolarAmerica files it for you.
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Who you would be working with
SolarAmerica
We design your system and manage the project; installation is performed by vetted licensed partners in your area.
Rockland Electric questions
The things people actually ask
Am I served by Rockland or PSE&G?
Check your bill. Rockland serves a limited portion of Bergen and Passaic counties, and the boundaries do not follow county or town lines.
Is switching suppliers worth it here?
As of mid-2026, the lowest competitive offer in Rockland territory was around 18.9 cents against an 18.8 cent BGS — no meaningful savings.
When does the rate reset?
June 1 each year, following the NJBPU's February BGS auction.
See what your roof and Rockland Electric actually add up to
About 60 seconds. No cost, no obligation, and we will tell you if solar does not make sense for your home.
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