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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
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.
The residential federal tax credit (25D) ended for systems purchased 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.
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
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