Lightreach

Quick Notes

• ✅ Add-on systems are allowed with lightreach (NOT allowed in CA)

  • add on systems CANNOT be added to the existing system.

  • Must ensure that the utility will allow multiple systems to connect to one meter

  • Check this link on Lightreach's portal to see more specifics. Scroll to "Section E: Multiple Systems." It is your responsibility to ensure your deal meets Lightreach's criteria. If denied, you will be asked to help your homeowner swap to a lender that will approve the add-on system

• ✅  Co-applicants allowed

  • sibling

  • spouse/domestic partner

  • parent/child

  • at least one applicant has to be pass credit

  • at least one applicant has to be on title

• ❌ Townhomes are not allowed 

• ❌ Mobile Homes are not allowed

• ❌ Carports are not allowed 

• ❌  NO overhang patios

• ❌ No pergolas allowed with Lightreach

• ❌ Ground mount systems are not allowed

• ❌ Tree trimming not allowed. Trees must be FULLY REMOVED to impact production estimates with Lightreach

Maximum PPW:

• Lightreach has market specific caps for the max rate per kWh you can charge a homeowner. 

• If you have an electrical upgrade included in your project, Lightreach will allow you to charge 2-3 cents more per kWh to help cover the cost of the upgrade. 

• Adding batteries does not increase your kWh rate cap, but they do allow you to build in the battery price separate from the cost of the solar.

  • Watch this video to learn how to add batteries. 

Active Markets and Utilties

For a full list of Lightreach's active markets and utilities click here

Texas Active Utilties (Lease or Power Purchase depending on utility)

We recognize that the state of Texas electric service territories and market conditions are unique and diverse. Please use the guidance below to determine if a customer is in 'deregulated ' or retail choice area and thus eligible for LightReach PPA, or if the customer is in one of our approved municipal or cooperative utilities and eligible for a LightReach Lease. Identifying the TDU and/or verifying a Retail Electric Provider is on the PUC of Texas list is a simple way to verify.

If the bill is administered by ANY of the retail electric provider ('REP') names and DBAs on the current PUCT list, then it is a retail choice area and eligible for a LightReach PPA:

Transmission Distribution Utilities (TDUs) with Retail Energy Providers (REPs)

• Oncor Electric

• CenterPoint Energy

• American Electric Power Texas North (AEP - North)

• American Electric Power Texas Central (AEP - Central)

• Texas New Mexico Power Company (TNMP)

• Lubbock Power & Light (municipal utility turned TDU in 2024)

Municipal, Cooperative, and IOUs (full-service)

• El Paso Electric (TX)*

• XCEL: Southwestern Public Service Company - TX*

• Bartlett Electric Cooperative*

• BlueBonnet Electric Cooperative*

• CoServ Electric Cooperative*

• College Station Utilities*

• Denton Municipal Electric*

• Entergy Texas*

• Farmers Electric Cooperative*

• Garland Power & Light*

• Grayson Collin Electric Cooperative*

• Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative*

• Pedernales Electric Cooperative*

• Sam Houston Electric Cooperative*

• South Plains Electric Cooperative*

• Tri-County Electric Cooperative*

• Trinity Valley Electric Cooperative*

• United Electric Cooperative*