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New Jersey is in the PJM grid region. Its home battery VPP market is just starting: PSE&G launched its GridSmart Battery pilot in August 2026, and the state Board of Public Utilities is designing about 150 MW of residential battery storage under Phase 2 of the Garden State Energy Storage Program, run by the four electric utilities.

2 programs: 1 pilot, 1 announced. Checked October 2, 2026.

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PSE&G GridSmart Battery Program

PSE&G gives a rebate and interest-free financing for a home battery, and may call 'GridSmart Battery Events' with advance notice to use it during peak demand. It is part of PSE&G's VPP pilot.

Run by
PSE&G
Where
PSE&G
Devices
customer-owned home batteries
Who can join
PSE&G residential electric customers meeting the program's technical requirements.
What it pays
$5,000 rebate toward purchase and installation, plus up to $25,000 in interest-free on-bill financing.

Note: Launched Aug 26, 2026.

Sources

Last checked 2026-10-02

State or utility incentiveannounced

Garden State Energy Storage Program - Phase 2, Distributed Storage Capacity Block 1

A proposed program paying home battery owners annual performance incentives for 10 years based on how they perform in dispatch events, targeting about 150 MW statewide.

Run by
NJ Board of Public Utilities (administered by NJ's four electric distribution companies)
Where
New Jersey's four electric distribution companies
Devices
residential behind-the-meter batteries
Who can join
To be set; currently a straw proposal.

Note: Straw proposal published Aug 19, 2026; comments due Sept 10, 2026; the first stage of a VPP initiative was expected before the Board in October 2026. Incentive rates not final.

Sources

Last checked 2026-10-02

Program terms change. Always confirm the current terms with the program before you enroll. Spot something out of date?

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