NJ Homeowners Are Looking to Solar as Electricity Costs Rise
Interest climbs alongside rates, but the economics still depend on roof, usage and financing structure.
Every increase in retail electricity prices improves the arithmetic behind rooftop solar, because the value of each self-generated kilowatt-hour rises with the price it displaces.
Ownership versus third-party arrangements
| Structure | Upfront cost | Who owns incentives |
|---|---|---|
| Cash purchase | Highest | Homeowner |
| Loan | Low to none | Homeowner |
| Lease or power purchase agreement | None | Third party |
Each structure can make sense; the differences matter most at resale, when transfer terms and remaining obligations come under scrutiny.
Questions worth asking every installer
- What annual production estimate are you using, and how was it modeled?
- What happens if production falls short?
- Who handles the interconnection application?
- What is covered under workmanship warranty, and for how long?
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