Sunrun/BPS Partnership - We are moving to go exclusive with Sunrun for PPA/Lease deals in all markets we currently operate in. After working with multiple PPA/Lease companies in the past we believe Sunrun offers the best product for homeowners, best pricing in the industry, most consistent process, and is best positioned for our collective growth moving forward! All Sunnova options will be discontinued beginning Friday, April 9th.
Required Code of Conduct Training - Bright Planet's code of conduct training has been updated and must be completed by all sales reps before April 15. The training is available in Sunrun's Online Learning portal, please refer to this FAQ document for self help. If you do not have a Sunrun portal, please request it through this form.
LoanPal Low FICO and New Fee Schedule! - LoanPal's low FICO (600-649) products are now live! Along with this update, many Loanpal loans now have lower dealer fees! For a complete list of the new loans and fees, see our BPS Financing Options list here. With these recent changes we are discontinuing Sunnova loan options next Friday, April 9.
MARKET UPDATES
2021 Rhode Island FIT Rates - Effective April 1, rates for this year's program have decreased to $.2875/kWh on the 15 year and $.2435/kWh on the 20 year. This coupled with Sunrun's increased pricing in the market we are seeing more and more partners choose Sunrun in RI for homeowners.
Live Again in IL - We are now fully up and running in IL! Reach out if you or your team are interested in selling in this market. The state is looking to extend the solar rebate and we believe it will be a great market for years to come! Traditional door knocking and/or door-to-door sales is strictly prohibited in the state of IL. Bright Planet has a "Zero Tolerance Policy" as it relates to failing to adhere to these guidelines. Any partner caught violating this policy or any other IPA Marketing Guideline will not be able to submit leads for at least 90 days or more with additional disciplinary action. If you and your team are interested in selling in IL, please review the training resource here which needs to be signed and completed by each sales rep.