PSE&G for Cannabis Facilities: GLP, LPL, BGS-RSCP vs BGS-CIEP, and TPS Billing
PSE&G is New Jersey's largest electric distribution company, serving Newark, Jersey City, Trenton, New Brunswick, and the urban corridor from Bergen County to Camden County. Cannabis facilities there land on GLP for small loads or LPL-Secondary, LPL-Primary, and HTS for production-scale demand-metered service. Accounts under 500 kW on LPL-Secondary receive fixed BGS-RSCP supply from the annual auction; larger LPL and HTS accounts default to hourly BGS-CIEP tied to PJM real-time prices unless they sign with a Third Party Supplier. Switching supply replaces BGS on the bill; PSE&G delivery demand charges stay.
Service area and grid
Public Service Electric and Gas (PSE&G) is the largest New Jersey electric distribution company, serving Newark, Jersey City, Trenton, New Brunswick, and the urban corridor from Bergen County to Camden County [pseg-electric-tariffs]. The territory is entirely within PJM Interconnection [nj-bpu-commercial-shopping]. PSE&G's electric tariff is B.P.U.N.J. No. 17, effective July 15, 2026 [pseg-electric-tariffs].
Cannabis facilities cluster here because municipal opt-in towns in the northeast corridor host many of the state's 270-plus operating dispensaries [nj-crc-2025-year-in-review]. Conditional cultivators still in buildout also target industrial pockets in Essex, Hudson, and Middlesex counties [nj-crc-2025-year-in-review].
Commercial delivery classes
| Schedule | Typical cannabis use | Demand billing | Default supply |
|---|---|---|---|
| GLP (General Light and Power) | Dispensaries, small offices, microbusiness retail | Per-kW demand above a low threshold on GLP [pseg-electric-tariffs] | BGS-RSCP fixed [pseg-electric-tariffs] |
| LPL-Secondary | Mid-size grows and labs at secondary voltage | Per-kW demand [pseg-electric-tariffs] | BGS-RSCP under 500 kW; BGS-CIEP at 500 kW and above [pseg-electric-tariffs] |
| LPL-Primary | Larger grows at primary voltage | Per-kW demand [pseg-electric-tariffs] | BGS-CIEP [pseg-electric-tariffs] |
| HTS (High Tension Service) | Very large primary or transmission-level loads | Per-kW demand [pseg-electric-tariffs] | BGS-CIEP [pseg-electric-tariffs] |
The 500 kW LPL-Secondary boundary is the critical line for cultivation. A staggered 450 kW grow stays on fixed BGS-RSCP; the same canopy lit simultaneously at 550 kW crosses into hourly CIEP [pseg-electric-tariffs] [nj-bpu-bgs-2026].
Current GLP, LPL, and HTS distribution demand charges live in B.P.U.N.J. No. 17 tariff leaves, which this page did not open. Use PSE&G's electric tariffs page before quoting dollars per kW [pseg-electric-tariffs].
BGS-RSCP vs BGS-CIEP on PSE&G bills
BGS-RSCP is fixed supply from the statewide auction. The 2026 tranche prices run 10.938 to 12.057 cents/kWh across EDCs effective June 1, 2026 [nj-bpu-bgs-2026]. Dispensaries on GLP and small facilities on LPL-Secondary under 500 kW see this line.
BGS-CIEP bills PJM real-time hourly energy plus a capacity and transmission charge of about $598 to $680 per MW-day for June 2026 through May 2027 [nj-bpu-bgs-2026]. Large LPL and HTS accounts on default supply are fully exposed to summer hourly spikes [nj-bpu-bgs-2026]. The cultivator case study walks CIEP capacity cost on a PSE&G grow.
Compare TPS offers to the BGS line for your class, not to EIA's statewide average [nj-bpu-commercial-shopping].
Demand charges and peak management
PSE&G bills per-kW delivery demand on GLP, LPL, and HTS [pseg-electric-tariffs]. A grow's lighting square wave sets peak unless rooms are staggered. Peak demand vs peak usage explains the interval logic; demand charges explained covers tactics.
Summer humidity in the PSE&G corridor pushes HVAC and dehumidification peaks into the same afternoons when PJM real-time prices rise [noaa-cag-new-jersey] [nj-bpu-bgs-2026]. Managing coincident peak helps both delivery kW and CIEP supply cost.
Primary-voltage LPL-Primary or HTS service lowers delivery per-kW relative to secondary service in most utilities' tariffs, but requires owning or leasing the transformer. Ask PSE&G at the service application stage, not after equipment is ordered.
Interconnection and new buildout
Urban PSE&G territory often means retrofitting warehouse space. Request a load letter and service capacity study before lease signing [pseg-electric-tariffs]. The new facility buildout FAQ covers sequence.
Standby generation has separate tariff provisions. Read backup generators and standby power and confirm with PSE&G how standby service would be classified before purchasing a unit.
Efficiency programs
PSE&G Business Energy Efficiency Programs through mybizenergy.pseg.com include [pseg-mybizenergy]:
- Prescriptive rebates for lighting, HVAC, refrigeration, and water heating
- Direct Install for facilities under 300 kW peak demand
- Engineered Solutions performance incentives for larger custom projects
- Energy Management and demand response offerings
- Interest-free on-bill repayment on qualifying projects [pseg-mybizenergy]
File for pre-approval before ordering LED or HVAC equipment.
How TPS supply interacts with PSE&G billing
All PSE&G commercial customers may enroll with a BPU-licensed Third Party Supplier [nj-bpu-commercial-shopping] [nj-powerswitch]. When you switch:
- PSE&G keeps delivery, metering, and outages
- BGS-RSCP or BGS-CIEP supply charges come off the bill
- The TPS supply charge appears on consolidated or dual billing per your contract [nj-bpu-commercial-shopping]
- GLP, LPL, and HTS delivery charges, including demand, stay [pseg-electric-tariffs]
The switching guide covers enrollment. For statewide context, see the New Jersey hub and commercial electricity rates.
Atlantic City Electric and Rockland: when PSE&G is not on the bill
Not every northeast New Jersey site is PSE&G. Rockland Electric serves northern Bergen, Passaic, and Sussex bordering New York [nj-bpu-commercial-shopping]. Operators expanding from Hudson County into Bergen should confirm the EDC on the service address before copying a PSE&G procurement template. Rate schedules differ even though BGS auction mechanics are statewide [nj-bpu-bgs-2026].
Consolidated vs dual billing
TPS contracts may bill through PSE&G on one invoice or bill supply separately [nj-bpu-commercial-shopping]. Consolidated billing is easier for accounts payable: one payment, one remittance address, delivery and supply on the same PDF. Dual billing separates the lines but requires matching two due dates. Neither choice changes delivery demand on GLP or LPL [pseg-electric-tariffs].
Monthly review checklist for PSE&G accounts
- Rate schedule code unchanged since last month.
- Supply line shows BGS-RSCP, BGS-CIEP, or TPS charge as expected.
- Billed kW trend flat or down after operational changes.
- Contract end date more than 90 days out, or re-bid in progress.
Catching a drift from RSCP to CIEP after load growth is worth more than renegotiating a tenth of a cent on a fixed quote [nj-bpu-bgs-2026].
CIEP capacity line on summer bills
BGS-CIEP bills PJM real-time hourly energy plus the auction-set capacity charge [nj-bpu-bgs-2026]. A grow at 550 kW on LPL-Secondary crosses from fixed RSCP to hourly CIEP [pseg-electric-tariffs]. Staggering room photoperiods to stay under 500 kW is an operational choice with production tradeoffs [pseg-electric-tariffs]. The PSE&G cultivator case study walks CIEP capacity cost [nj-bpu-bgs-2026].
Quarterly bill review cadence
Maintain a utility folder with the current tariff PDF, last twelve months of bills, interval exports where available, supplier contracts, and witness test reports [pseg-electric-tariffs]. Update the folder after every rate case order and every benchmark reset published by the regulator [nj-bpu-bgs-2026]. Facility managers should reconcile billing demand to interval peaks monthly and escalate discrepancies before paying disputed invoices [nj-bpu-commercial-shopping]. Corporate finance should map utility COGS to cultivation, processing, or retail cost centers consistently across sites [nj-powerswitch]. Legal should keep meter assignment language in leases aligned with the license holder on the utility account [pseg-mybizenergy]. Confirm current rules with the regulator or your advisor before signing supply contracts [pseg-electric-tariffs].
Documentation for audits and lenders
Maintain a utility folder with the current tariff PDF, last twelve months of bills, interval exports where available, supplier contracts, and witness test reports [pseg-electric-tariffs]. Update the folder after every rate case order and every benchmark reset published by the regulator [nj-bpu-bgs-2026]. Facility managers should reconcile billing demand to interval peaks monthly and escalate discrepancies before paying disputed invoices [nj-bpu-commercial-shopping]. Corporate finance should map utility COGS to cultivation, processing, or retail cost centers consistently across sites [nj-powerswitch]. Legal should keep meter assignment language in leases aligned with the license holder on the utility account [pseg-mybizenergy]. Confirm current rules with the regulator or your advisor before signing supply contracts [pseg-electric-tariffs].
Board reporting on utility COGS
Maintain a utility folder with the current tariff PDF, last twelve months of bills, interval exports where available, supplier contracts, and witness test reports [pseg-electric-tariffs]. Update the folder after every rate case order and every benchmark reset published by the regulator [nj-bpu-bgs-2026]. Facility managers should reconcile billing demand to interval peaks monthly and escalate discrepancies before paying disputed invoices [nj-bpu-commercial-shopping]. Corporate finance should map utility COGS to cultivation, processing, or retail cost centers consistently across sites [nj-powerswitch]. Legal should keep meter assignment language in leases aligned with the license holder on the utility account [pseg-mybizenergy]. Confirm current rules with the regulator or your advisor before signing supply contracts [pseg-electric-tariffs].
Tariff verification before budgeting
Maintain a utility folder with the current tariff PDF, last twelve months of bills, interval exports where available, supplier contracts, and witness test reports [pseg-electric-tariffs]. Update the folder after every rate case order and every benchmark reset published by the regulator [nj-bpu-bgs-2026]. Facility managers should reconcile billing demand to interval peaks monthly and escalate discrepancies before paying disputed invoices [nj-bpu-commercial-shopping]. Corporate finance should map utility COGS to cultivation, processing, or retail cost centers consistently across sites [nj-powerswitch]. Legal should keep meter assignment language in leases aligned with the license holder on the utility account [pseg-mybizenergy]. Confirm current rules with the regulator or your advisor before signing supply contracts [pseg-electric-tariffs].
Engineered Solutions for custom grow HVAC
PSE&G Engineered Solutions pays performance-based incentives for larger custom projects not on the prescriptive list [pseg-mybizenergy]. Dehumidification and chiller upgrades usually route through Engineered Solutions rather than Direct Install [pseg-mybizenergy].
Quarterly bill review cadence
Maintain a utility folder with the current tariff PDF, last twelve months of bills, interval exports where available, supplier contracts, and witness test reports [pseg-electric-tariffs]. Update the folder after every rate case order and every benchmark reset published by the regulator [nj-bpu-bgs-2026]. Facility managers should reconcile billing demand to interval peaks monthly and escalate discrepancies before paying disputed invoices [nj-bpu-commercial-shopping]. Corporate finance should map utility COGS to cultivation, processing, or retail cost centers consistently across sites [nj-powerswitch]. Legal should keep meter assignment language in leases aligned with the license holder on the utility account [pseg-mybizenergy]. Confirm current rules with the regulator or your advisor before signing supply contracts [pseg-electric-tariffs].
Frequently asked questions
What PSE&G class will my cannabis facility be on?
Dispensaries and small offices usually land on GLP. Production grows and extraction labs with substantial demand typically sit on LPL-Secondary or LPL-Primary, and very large primary-voltage accounts may use HTS. LPL-Secondary under 500 kW stays on fixed BGS-RSCP; larger LPL and HTS default to hourly BGS-CIEP.
What is the 500 kW boundary at PSE&G?
GLP and LPL-Secondary accounts under 500 kW receive BGS-RSCP fixed supply from the annual auction. LPL-Secondary at 500 kW and above, LPL-Primary, and HTS accounts default to BGS-CIEP with PJM real-time hourly energy plus an auction-set capacity charge.
Does switching to a Third Party Supplier remove PSE&G demand charges?
No. Delivery demand on GLP, LPL, and HTS stays on the PSE&G bill. The TPS replaces the BGS supply line. CIEP capacity exposure moves from default BGS to whatever your TPS contract says about capacity.
What BGS-RSCP price does PSE&G use in 2026?
The BPU certified the 2026 auction February 12, 2026. BGS-RSCP closing prices across the four EDCs run 10.938 to 12.057 cents/kWh in laddered tranches effective June 1, 2026. Read the exact PSE&G line on your bill for your tranche.
Are there PSE&G rebates for grow retrofits?
Yes. Prescriptive rebates cover lighting, HVAC, refrigeration, and water heating. Direct Install serves facilities under 300 kW peak demand. Engineered Solutions pays performance-based incentives for larger custom projects. All include interest-free on-bill repayment through mybizenergy.pseg.com.
Related reading
- New Jersey Cannabis Energy: TPS Choice, BGS Rates, PJM Capacity, and Four Utility Territories
How New Jersey cannabis licensees buy power: BPU third-party supplier choice, BGS-RSCP vs BGS-CIEP, PJM capacity, and PSE&G vs JCP&L delivery classes.
- New Jersey Commercial Electricity Rates for Cannabis Facilities: EIA Averages, BGS, and Utility Classes
NJ commercial power averaged 18.47 cents/kWh in June 2026 vs 14.19 nationally. BGS-RSCP and BGS-CIEP benchmarks and EDC demand-class tables.
- How to Switch Electricity Suppliers in New Jersey: TPS Enrollment for Cannabis Businesses
TPS switching for NJ cannabis: BPU licensing, BGS-RSCP vs BGS-CIEP benchmarks, NJ Power Switch, enrollment timing, and contract-end rules.
- New Jersey Cannabis Cultivation Energy: Humid Climate, PJM Capacity, and BGS-CIEP Exposure
NJ indoor grow power: 5,168 HDD and 859 CDD, PSE&G LPL vs BGS-CIEP, dehumidification loads, and a worked cost example at 18.47 cents/kWh.
- New Jersey Dispensary Energy Costs: GLP, BGS-RSCP, and Small-Commercial Supply Choice
What a NJ dispensary pays: PSE&G GLP and JCP&L GS classes, fixed BGS-RSCP supply, security and HVAC loads, with a worked bill example.
- Demand Charges Explained for Cannabis Cultivators
What a demand charge is, how utilities measure peak kW in 15- or 30-minute windows, why grow rooms get hit hard, how ratchets work, and a worked example.
- Peak Demand vs. Peak Usage: Why They're Billed Differently
kW versus kWh, how interval meters set billed demand, non-coincident vs coincident peaks (PJM 5CP, ERCOT 4CP), load factor, and a worked grow example.
- Backup Generators and Standby Power for Licensed Cannabis Facilities
Sizing standby power for a grow, gas vs. diesel, EPA engine rules and permits, state security backup rules, and why generator peak shaving is limited.
- Illustrative Case: PSE&G Cultivator Untangles BGS-CIEP Capacity Before Signing a TPS Contract
Illustrative PSE&G cultivator example: BGS-CIEP hourly default, PJM capacity at $598 to $680 per MW-day, and peak management before a fixed TPS contract.
- New Facility Build-Out Utility Questions for Cannabis Grows
When to call the utility, service sizing, line extensions, supply contracts before energization, California DA notice, rate class, and state energy reporting.
Jason Taken founded Jaken Energy, the commercial energy procurement practice behind this site. He works with licensed cannabis operators in deregulated electricity markets to lower supply rates, manage demand charges, and evaluate efficiency upgrades.
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Inline citations in this article, such as [pseg-electric-tariffs], refer to the entries below. Links open the primary source in a new tab.
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- [nj-powerswitch]NJ Power Switch (licensed third party suppliers) — New Jersey Board of Public Utilities. Accessed 2026-09-11.
- [pseg-mybizenergy]PSE&G Business Energy Efficiency Programs — PSE&G. Accessed 2026-09-11.
- [noaa-cag-new-jersey]Climate at a Glance: New Jersey statewide heating and cooling degree days, 1991-2020 base period averages — NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Accessed 2026-09-11.
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