⚡ PSE&G · JCPL · Rockland Electric · NJ Utility Applications

PSE&G, JCPL
& Rockland Electric
ESI Applications

Every service upgrade in NJ requires an ESI application to PSE&G, JCPL, or Rockland Electric (RECO) before the utility will schedule their inspection. ClearPath handles the full application — prep, submission, revision handling, and ESI Job # tracking — while you stay on the job site.

⚠️No ESI Job # = no utility inspection = job can't close. Don't let this be the bottleneck.
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What Is an ESI Application?

ESI stands for Electrical Service Installation. In New Jersey, any work involving a change to the electrical service entrance — panel upgrades, meter base replacements, new service installations — requires a separate application to the utility (PSE&G or JCPL) in addition to the municipal permit.

The utility reviews the application, assigns an ESI Job Number, schedules their own inspection, and then reconnects the service. Without the ESI Job Number, the utility won't schedule — and the job can't close.

PSE&G, JCPL, and Rockland Electric (RECO) each have their own portals, forms, and requirements. ClearPath knows all three systems — we submit to whichever utility serves your job site and handle every step through ESI Job # receipt.

Two Separate Applications — One Job
Municipal Permit (F120)
Filed with: Your municipality
→ Electrical subcode application
→ Construction official reviews
→ Municipal permit # issued
ESI Application
Filed with: PSE&G or JCPL
→ Utility application submitted
→ Utility assigns ESI Job #
→ Utility schedules inspection
✓ ClearPath handles both simultaneously — no coordination needed from you.

PSE&G · JCPL · RECO — Which Utility?

PSE&G
Public Service Electric & Gas
Service Territory
Largest NJ utility — Hudson, Essex, Union, Bergen (parts), Passaic, Middlesex, Morris (parts), and more
Application Notes
Separate residential and commercial ESI portals. Online submission. Typically 5–10 business days for review.
JCPL
Jersey Central Power & Light
Service Territory
South and central NJ — Monmouth, Ocean, Morris (parts), Somerset, Warren, Hunterdon, parts of Bergen
Application Notes
Different ESI application format and submission process than PSE&G. Typically 7–15 business days for review.
RECO
Rockland Electric (Orange & Rockland)
Service Territory
Northwestern NJ — Sussex County and parts of Passaic County
Application Notes
Smaller territory in northwest NJ. Uses Orange & Rockland/Con Edison portal. Typically 5–10 business days for review.
Not sure which utility serves your job site? Tell us the address — we'll look it up and file with the correct utility.

Jobs That Require an ESI Application

Any work that changes the service entrance or metering equipment requires an ESI. If you're not sure, file one anyway — the utility won't penalize you for being proactive.

⚡ESI Required
Service Upgrades
100A → 200A, 200A → 400A, or any amperage increase. The most common ESI job — required before utility will reconnect.
🔌ESI Required
Meter Base Replacement
Replacing a failed or non-compliant meter base, even without changing amperage, typically requires an ESI.
🏗️ESI Required
New Service Installation
New construction or first-time electric service to a building. ESI application required before utility connects service.
⚡ESI Required
Three-Phase Service Upgrade
Commercial and industrial jobs requiring three-phase service installations or upgrades. Requires ESI application with utility before any work begins.
🚗ESI Required
EV Charger (with service upgrade)
If the EV charger installation requires a panel upgrade to handle the load, the service upgrade triggers an ESI requirement.
🔄Often Required
Temporary Service During Construction
Temporary utility service for construction projects often requires an ESI — depends on the utility.

Track Every Stage
in Your Portal

Every ESI job submitted through ClearPath is tracked across 9 stages in your contractor portal. You see exactly where the application stands the moment it advances — no calls to us, no calls to PSE&G or JCPL.

When the ESI Job # is assigned, it appears in your portal immediately. No waiting for a call back. No chasing the utility.

1
Not Started
2
Application Prepared
3
Submitted to Utility
4
Pending Utility Review
5
Revision Requested
6
Revision Submitted
7
Approved by Utility
8
ESI Job # Pending
9
ESI Job # Received ✓

ESI Handled.
Quoted Per Job.

ESI applications are quoted per job (not flat $175) because the scope varies — residential vs. commercial, PSE&G vs. JCPL, standard vs. three-phase. We respond with pricing within a few hours of receiving your job details.

Bundle with the F120 municipal permit for the best value — we submit both simultaneously.

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