Strong wind leads New Jersey's costly weather threats to the power supply, followed by hurricanes, and outages can start with little warning. This page lists installers by city and shows how to confirm a license with the New Jersey Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors before you hire.
Find an Installer by City
Don't see your city? Many installers serve a wide area. Check the nearest city, or ask us for help.
Installers Serving New Jersey
We're still vetting installers in New Jersey. In the meantime, our team can help you plan a system and explain what to look for in an installer.
Home Backup in New Jersey: What to Know
Outages and the New Jersey Grid
FEMA's National Risk Index puts expected annual losses in New Jersey from strong wind at about $252 million, more than any other weather hazard that commonly knocks out power. Hurricanes and heat waves come next, and Monmouth County has the highest wind losses in the state.
Utilities
PSE&G, JCP&L, Atlantic City Electric and Rockland Electric serve New Jersey homes, along with a few municipal utilities.
Incentives and Utility Programs
New Jersey's Board of Public Utilities proposed a performance-based incentive for home batteries in August 2026 as part of the Garden State Energy Storage Program. It hasn't launched yet, so check the BPU for the final program and timing.
Checking an Installer's License
New Jersey licenses electrical contractors through the Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors in the Division of Consumer Affairs, and a licensed contractor also needs a board-issued business permit to contract for work. Check a license on the state's license verification site.
Permits and Inspections
Electrical permits come from your municipality's construction office under the state Uniform Construction Code.
Questions to Ask Before You Hire a Home Backup Installer
- Are you licensed for this work in New Jersey? Ask for the license number and check it with the New Jersey Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors.
- Will you pull the permits and schedule the inspections? Permitted work protects your insurance and resale value.
- Have you installed this type of system before? Ask about battery, generator or transfer-switch projects like yours, and which brands.
- Will you install equipment I buy myself? Many installers will. Some only install what they sell. Ask before you buy.
- What's included in the quote? Look for the equipment, panel work, transfer switch, permits, utility paperwork and haul-away.
- What warranty do you provide on your workmanship? It's separate from the manufacturer's equipment warranty.
- How will the system switch over in an outage? Automatic or manual, and which circuits will be backed up.
- Who services the system after installation?
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New Jersey Home Backup FAQs
Do I need a licensed contractor to install a home battery in New Jersey?
Are there New Jersey incentives for home batteries?
How much does home backup installation cost?
It depends on the system size, your electrical panel, how the backup connects (transfer switch, interlock or smart panel), permitting, and distance from the panel. Get two or three written quotes that itemize equipment, labor, permits and panel work.
Can I buy my own equipment and hire a local installer?
Often, yes. Many installers will install customer-supplied equipment, but policies vary. Each listing in this directory shows whether the installer says they do. Confirm with the installer before you buy, and share the exact model so they can plan the installation.
Does Outbound Power install equipment?
No. Outbound Power sells home backup equipment and helps you plan a system. Installation is done by independent, licensed contractors like those listed here.
How are installers chosen for this directory?
Installers apply or are invited. Before listing, we confirm their business identity, check their license with the New Jersey Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors, and confirm their services and service area. Verified installers have also completed an insurance and reputation review. Nobody pays to be listed or for placement. Directory standards →
Installers listed here are independent businesses, not employees or agents of Outbound Power. We check the items described in our directory standards, but we don't supervise or guarantee their work. Confirm licensing, permits, pricing and warranty terms in your written agreement. Listed in alphabetical order; Verified installers appear first. Nobody pays for placement.
