Integration · Financing Partners
Offer Solar PPAs and Leases Without the Ownership Complexity
LightReach lets your customers go solar with zero down — they pay per kilowatt-hour produced under a PPA or a fixed monthly lease, and LightReach owns the system. Your job is to install it; SubcontractorHub handles the paperwork and status tracking.
What Connects Between LightReach and SubcontractorHub
The specific data flows that eliminate double entry and keep both systems current without extra work from your team.
PPA and Lease Quote Data
System size, production estimates, and rate-per-kWh or monthly lease amount from LightReach sync into the SubcontractorHub proposal so customers see their full financial picture — current utility bill versus projected PPA payment — without your rep manually transcribing numbers.
Homeowner Agreement Status
LightReach agreement execution status (sent, viewed, signed) syncs to the SubcontractorHub job record in real time. Your office team can trigger the next workflow step — scheduling installation — the moment the customer signs, without polling the LightReach portal.
Interconnection Milestone Updates
LightReach tracks utility interconnection application status for each PPA/lease project since they own the system. Those milestones (application submitted, approved, permission to operate) push into SubcontractorHub so your project manager has a live view of where each job stands.
Installer Compensation Tracking
Your per-watt installer compensation from LightReach syncs to the job record upon milestone completion. Because LightReach pays the installer (not the homeowner) at project completion, you can see expected payout and compare it against your cost on every job.
How to Connect LightReach with SubcontractorHub
Apply to LightReach Installer Network
Submit your company credentials at lightreach.com — LightReach screens installers for license, insurance, and installation quality before approving access to their PPA/lease products.
Complete LightReach Product Training
LightReach requires installers to complete a short product certification covering PPA/lease disclosures and the homeowner agreement process — typically 1–2 hours online.
Authenticate in SubcontractorHub
In SubcontractorHub under Integrations > Financing Partners, select LightReach and complete the OAuth authentication with your approved installer credentials.
Enable PPA/Lease Proposal Mode
Toggle on the 'PPA / Lease' proposal format in SubcontractorHub so proposals for LightReach-eligible systems display rate-per-kWh and estimated savings rather than loan payment amounts.
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Who Uses the LightReach Integration
Installer Closes Credit-Challenged Homeowners
A solar installer in New Mexico encounters homeowners who don't qualify for a loan but want to go solar. LightReach's PPA has no credit purchase requirement beyond basic eligibility — the installer offers a $0-down PPA and closes deals that would otherwise be lost.
Contractor Avoids Ownership Transfer Complexity
A rooftop solar company in California exclusively uses LightReach for rental properties. Because LightReach owns the system, the installer doesn't navigate complex landlord financing — LightReach manages the ownership, and the installer gets paid per watt at installation completion.
Sales Rep Presents Side-by-Side Comparison
An HVAC-plus-solar company's sales rep uses SubcontractorHub to show a homeowner a side-by-side of a GoodLeap loan versus a LightReach PPA. The homeowner picks the PPA for the lower monthly payment; the rep submits the LightReach agreement from the same app without switching tools.
Project Manager Tracks Interconnection Across Portfolio
A solar installer with 40 active LightReach PPA jobs uses SubcontractorHub's project board to track interconnection status for each. Because LightReach pushes status updates through the integration, the PM doesn't manually call the utility or log into LightReach for routine status checks.
Common Questions About the LightReach Integration
How is a PPA different from a solar loan, and why does it matter for my contractor business?
With a loan, the homeowner borrows money to buy the system and you get paid in full at funding. With a LightReach PPA, LightReach owns the system permanently — you install it and get paid a per-watt installer fee, but the homeowner never owns the panels. This affects who the customer calls for system issues after installation (LightReach, not you), and it means you're essentially installing a system for a third-party asset owner.
When does LightReach pay me as the installer?
LightReach releases installer compensation after the system passes inspection and receives permission to operate (PTO) from the utility. Payment is typically processed within 5–10 business days of PTO. Some milestones (like permit pull) may trigger a partial advance depending on your dealer agreement.
Does the homeowner need good credit to qualify for a LightReach PPA?
LightReach has credit requirements for PPAs and leases, but they are generally less stringent than traditional loan approvals. The specific minimum varies by state and product. Some LightReach products focus on income verification rather than credit score alone.
What happens if the homeowner sells the house?
Because LightReach owns the system, the PPA or lease agreement transfers to the new homeowner at sale. LightReach manages this process directly. Your liability as the installer ends once installation and PTO are complete — the ongoing contractual relationship is between LightReach and whoever lives in the home.
Can I offer both LightReach PPAs and loans from other lenders in the same proposal?
Yes. SubcontractorHub supports multi-offer proposals where you can show a LightReach PPA alongside a loan from GoodLeap or Sunlight Financial on the same document. This lets the homeowner choose their preferred structure, and you submit the application for whichever product they select — all without re-entering project data.
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