The Update:

A change in the latest draft of the One Beautiful Bill Act impacted Domestic Content requirements, increasing the threshold from 40% to 45%, effective June 16th, 2025.

While not yet signed into law, significant changes to this DC portion are unlikely.

Partner Buffer:

To support partners through the transition, we’ll accept domestic content projects at the 40% threshold if they meet the following:

• [A] Submitted by June 23rd: The project must be physically completed and Install Submitted by June 23, 2025, and...
• [B] Approved by August 1st: The submission must be Install Approved by August 1, 2025.

For anything submitted after June 23, 2025, the new 45% threshold will apply.

Tactical Updates:

We’ll update your calculator and AVL no later than June 24, 2025. Please note these key changes to the Domestic Content AVL:

1. All options now require a Domestic Content panel to qualify
2. Enphase 5P-DOM battery no longer qualifies
3. The 72-M-US lower content Enphase inverter requires a panel with 5.8%+ Domestic Content
4. Certain racking combinations, highlighted in yellow in the attached graphic, indicate updates where fasteners are now required. AVL Update Quick Visual.png

Next Steps

Webinar: We will be holding a webinar the week of June 23, 2025 to discuss these changes and answer any questions--details to follow via the portal.

Adjustment of Equipment: EPCs will need to...

1. Ensure that new sales qualify for the new 45% Threshold in order to attain the DC adder
2. Adjust equipment on projects which are <45% domestic content where possible, and resubmit as domestic content
3. Call your local distributor and understand what domestic content panel stock is available! As a refresher, we have various models of Q-Cells and Silfab on our DC Eligible list.

We’re disappointed by this policy change without any upfront notice but remain committed to helping our partners navigate it. Please reach out with any questions.

The Update:
Effective 6/16, the Solo Shade Report is now a required document for all M1 Installation Package submissions on Solo projects.

The Details:

• Installers must download the new report directly from Solo.
• The report must be submitted along with the M1 Install Package to meet documentation requirements.

The Background:
This update aligns Solo with other platforms that already require shading documentation at M1. Installers should review the updated Design Package article for more details and guidance.

The Update: Immediate family members are now eligible to be added as co-applicants for LightReach products.

The Details:

• We have revised our co-applicant policy to allow immediate family members to qualify for projects, in addition to spouses.
• Immediate family is defined under the following criteria: Parent, child, sibling, or spouse/domestic partner.
• Our standard credit qualification requirements will still apply to each applicant.

Key Update: Installation (M1) Checklist
UB is currently uploaded at M1 by most partners, though this has not been a formally mandated requirement across all states.
​The Update:
UB will be a mandatory requirement at M1 for all partners, standardizing the process across the board.
This update is communicated as a routine process alignment.
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The Update: EPC partner agreements have been updated with new clawback terms on Installations (M1) that have not progressed to Activation (M2).

• Milestone clawbacks will apply after 115 days if Activation (M2) is not submitted & approved.
• This is down from the existing 160 day benchmark.
• Partner principles can expect formal notice of this change in the coming weeks from your LightReach contact, as well as directly in the LightReach portal.

The Background:

• LightReach closely monitors PTO & Activation progress for asset management and customer billing purposes. Achieving Activation in a timely manner is crucial.
• Recent releases in our portal allow EPCs to submit for PTO in advance of the broader Activation (M2) package.

The Headline: Monthly payment caps based on customer credit scores went live on 5/15/25.

*As of 5/28/25 our lowest credit tier (660-674) monthly max payment has been updated to $255* allowing for additional flexibility.*

Recap: A customers FICO credit score will place them into a specific tier, outlined in the table below, which determines the maximum monthly payment available in our quoting tool. As expected, release impact has been nominal, on less than 3% of sales.

The Fine Print:

• Caps apply uniformly across all markets.
• Higher of Co-Applicant credit scores taken (if applicable.)
• Monthly Max applies at a total quote level: including any selected batteries and/or electrical upgrades.
• EPCs may need to downsize pricing/payment based on FICO result returned.

The Update: Based on partner input, we refreshed our milestone submission pages in the LightReach portal, focused on making statuses and notes simpler for partners to navigate.

Introducing:

A clear status banner at the top of the Account Page, taking your team directly to the new Flag Checklist:

The new Flag Checklist, located at the top of the Milestone Package groups flags into issues that require immediate attention and those that can be resolved in the next submittal - no more scrolling through the package to find flags!

Each item has a Flag Action Page containing detailed notes and a direct link to the applicable Knowledge Base article:

Flag Statuses will show "ready for review" or "not resolved" to better track issue resolution and support the automation of the re-review process.

Note: All "Action Required" flags must be resolved to resubmit package:

Standardized Communication: Missed requirements and detailed issues flagged by the QC Team will be added to each flag. This enables consistent communication around issues and useful reporting around frequent drivers of rejections.

The Fine Print:

• The EPC will be required to take an action on each flag before they are able to resubmit
• Packages with existing rejections will show "See below" in the new Flag Checklist. Existing flags will not have a Flag Action Page and the details of the rejection can be located in the relevant section of the package (same as before)

These updates can also be referenced in our Milestone Requirements: Overview article:

Section F: Resolving Rejections

Section G: Resolving Rejections FAQ

The Update: Effective 5/29, LightReach will be stepping up to own the SolarEdge warranty application process. As such, the proof of extended warranty coverage for SolarEdge will no longer be required for M2.

• The EPC will still be responsible for the cost of the extended warranty
• LightReach will net the cost of the warranty for the milestone payment prior to batching.

The Update: Recognition of Assignment (ROA) is now included with all LightReach contracts in Pennsylvania and Ohio markets as of May 5th.

The Details:

• The ROA will now be included in the customer's DocuSign packet with their contract.
• Contracts signed 5/5/25 or later will no longer need to obtain the ROA separately to submit with M1.

The Update: Two items will be added to our installation milestone requirements.

• Battery and Monitoring ID (currently an M2 requirement)
• Expected Inspection and PTO Dates

The Timing: Going live 5/15

The Background: These inputs are kept straightforward for our partners so no one is slowed down, and securing this data at install helps us greatly in our efforts post-install.
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