The Headline: All 2025 AVL installation (M1) submissions must be submitted in full by 12/31/25

The Background: Our initial 2026 AVL and FEOC guidance has been published. Partners may see additions to the 2026 AVL if/when manufacturers confirm compliance on certain SKUs. Installations of our 2025 AVL must be fully installed and submitted to Palmetto by 12/31/25. For the avoidance of doubt, and to comply with federal law, no exceptions will be granted beyond this date.

The Fine Print Reminders:

• Partners will note that certain FEOC-compliant modules have limited allocations available, and are currently fully subscribed.
• To comply with federal law, no exceptions to the 2025 AVL submission deadline of 12/31/25 will be granted.
• Ground Mounts: Ineligible from 1/1/26
• Roock Tech Racking: Ineligible from 1/1/26
• Domestic Content: Value threshold increases on 1/1/26

The Horizon: Our 2026 AVL and FEOC guidance will evolve. Partners should bookmark this newsfeed (news.golightreach.com) and the above article for future updates.
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• Beginning January 1, 2026, LightReach is limiting all Dominion Energy Virginia systems to 15 kW AC to prevent customers from incurring significant Standby and Demand Charges applied to systems above that threshold.
• All 2026 M1 submissions must reflect 15.0 kW AC or below, and systems with higher inverter nameplate ratings require proof of Dominion approval at the reduced AC size.
• Read the KB article

The Update: LightReach's unique standalone storage lease offering is live available in 20+ markets from 12/9. Full program guides are available at eb.palmetto.finance.

Familiar Path, New Opportunities: LightReach Backup Plans offer a familiar path to a new opportunity--especially homes with existing PV.

Diverse Use Cases: Great for customers who want control & peace of mind across multiple use cases:

• Security Against Outages: For everything from winter storms to grid outages.
• Financial Control: Arbitrage to reduce the pain of utility TOU rate plans.
• Local Incentives: Available incentive plans for select markets, including Texas.

How to Apply: All partners are eligible to apply for EB program access -- Authorized personnel can apply via the Energy Backup option in the palmetto.finance portal support center from 12/9/25

• What to Expect: Palmetto is processing applications and enabling partners in batches, out of fairness to all of our partners.

The Fine Print: All installer guides are available at eb.palmetto.finance

PLR Support will be available with adjusted hours beginning Monday 12/22 and return to normal hours on Saturday 1/3/26. PLR Support will be closed on 12/24, 12/25, 12/31, and 1/1/26. All times are EST.

• Monday 12/22​ - 11am-4pm
• Tuesday 12/23 - 11am 4pm
• Friday 12/26 - 11am-4pm
• Saturday 12/27 - 11am-4pm
• Sunday 12/28 - 11am-4pm
• Monday 12/29- 11am-4pm
• Tuesday 12/30 - 11am-4pm
• Friday 1/2- 11am-4pm

Funding Schedule:

• Thursday 12/25 Funding delayed 1 day, to Friday 12/26.
• Thursday 1/1/26 No Funding. Normal funding schedule resumes thereafter

Partners should be aware that certain banks may have adjusted schedules impacting funding processing & receipt.

The Update: The below adjustments are live in Nevada as part of the consumer PPA agreements, consumer protection standards, and partner milestone requirements as part of Compliance with NV Senate Bill's 440 & 379. These consumer protection focused changes build on Senate Bill 293's requirements that were implemented across the market last year.

Details:

Three document upload requirements at M1 submission:

[1] Customer-Signed work order document confirming the exact equipment specs to be installed.

[2] Proof of Installation Company Welcome Call - MP3 or MP4 file uploaded.

[3] Proof of On-site Physical Survey Results Provided to Customer

Read the Info Here

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The Headline: Partners will notice a few refinements to our consumer compliance processes from 12/9/25.

1. Automatic Verification Reviews - TBD

• Secondary verification submissions will be queued for review automatically, without the need to contact underwriting support

2. Customer Email Restrictions

• Disallowing placeholder email addresses, ensuring consumers receive their credit check results directly.

3. Minor refinements to Customer Action Required checklist

• Minor tweaks to our CAR stipulation language, aimed at ensuring the vital detail of our Energy Plans are getting across clearly

The Headline: Three (3) new Sirius modules have been added to our Solar AVL.

The Details: Sirius (by Elin) #8, #9, and #10 have been added. This is the updated ELNSM54M-HC-N series of modules from Sirius. Full module details are available in Section B: Solar AVL in the Sirius (by Elin) dropdown.

Other Hardware News: via news.golightreach.com

• [Adv Preview] Ground mounts ineligible from 1/1/26 due to FEOC complexities
• [Adv Preview] Roof Tech racking to be removed from Solar AVL from 1/1/26.
• [Adv Preview] FEOC Calculator coming soon to the PLR Portal.

• Palmetto LightReach is proud to bring our Solar and Battery Storage Lease products to consumers in South Carolina as an approved electric generator Lessor.
• Together with our Installer Partners, we’re excited to bring product access to over 1.5million new consumers across the state’s three largest electric utility territories, Dominion Energy South Carolina and Duke Energy (Progress & Carolinas)
• As required in all markets, Installer Partners must provide the Compliance team with requisite licenses to unlock pricing and begin originating Lease agreements in South Carolina
• Read More Here - South Carolina - Disclosure Form & Duke’s 15 kW DC limit

The Update: We've refreshed our Direct Pay Installer Guide to make it even easier to understand what is and how to work with it. We're also bringing even more Direct Pay partners to LightReach!

• Sonepar & Soligent: Live as of 11/24/25

• Wesco: Early December 2025

The Details: LightReach is adding three additional options for installers choosing to fund projects via the Direct Pay method. Interested partners can enroll via the Org Settings menu when chatting in and navigating to the "C) Direct Pay Settings" option.

This option can also allow partners to assign a default distributor for their pipeline or assign different distributors by state according to preference.
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PLR Support will be available with adjusted hours beginning Wednesday 11/26 and return to Normal hours on Sunday 11/30. All times EST.

• Wednesday 11/26​ - 11am-4pm
• Thursday 11/27 - Closed
• Friday 11/28 - 11am-4pm
• Saturday 11/29 - 11am-4pm

Funding Schedule:

• Normal funding Tuesday 11/25
• Wednesday 11/26 Cutoff adjusted to 10 AM EST, with payments issued same day. Partners should be aware that certain banks may have adjusted schedules impacting funding processing & receipt.
• Normal funding schedule resumes thereafter

Advanced Preview: Partners can expect altered hours and funding schedules for the upcoming Christmas and New Year holiday periods.

• 12/25 Funding delayed 1 day, to 12/26.
• 1/1/26 No funding, normal schedule thereafter.
• Partners can expected altered support hours via news.golightreach.com or the portal support center.