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HVAC: Program Overview

Overview

HVAC is the core technology of the Palmetto Comfort Plan, giving homeowners a simpler way to access a new high-efficiency heating and cooling system with no large upfront purchase.

Taking the form of a third-party ownership structure, the Comfort Plan allows Palmetto to own the system while the homeowner receives the benefit of predictable monthly payments, long-term maintenance support, and full warranty coverage.

Terms and program structure

  • Lease Terms: 10-year and 12-year options.

  • Monthly Payment: Fixed, all-in pricing.

  • Escalator Options: 0%, 0.99%, or 1.99% annual escalators.

  • Included for the Full Lease Term:

    • Installation: Professional install by local experts.

    • Full Parts Coverage: No out-of-pocket costs for components.

    • Service & Repair Labor: Backed by OEM and supporting 3rd party coverage.

    • Preventative Maintenance: Annual onsite or remote appointments (customer can opt-out).

The Palmetto Comfort Plan is designed to make HVAC more accessible by converting the total project cost into a simple monthly lease payment.

Instead of requiring the customer to pay for the HVAC system upfront, the program spreads the cost across the lease term while including the core items needed to install, operate, and maintain the system.

Pricing

  • Monthly rates in-line with comparable loans + worry-free service coverage

For customers

  • Simple monthly payment instead of upfront equipment cost

  • No surprise repair or maintenance expenses

  • Installation and service handled by trusted local partners

  • Easy, tech enabled order and ownership experience

For partners

  • Enhanced financing option that complements cash and loan offerings

  • Minimal change to existing install workflows

  • Built-in service and maintenance revenue, serving as the first call for customer needs

Certification and onboarding

Partners interested in selling HVAC on the platform can follow a few simple steps to request access. Chat in via support chat and select the following path "Admin Support" >>> "Program Enablement" >>> New Product Enrollment"

Once you've accessed the enablement form, you can select HVAC Enablement, and provide all licenses you hold for any applicable manufacturers.

Enroll via Support Chat. Click For Visual

*Licensing requirements may vary by market or AHJ.

1

Compliance

Installer does not have any history of compliance flags related to sales or operational practices

2

Manufacturer

Certifications

Valid documentation from manufacturer

  • Installer (not sales) certifications

  • Current year/up to date

  • Applicable for all current in-field users

3

Installer Confirmation

Form

Sent to organization owner after review of requirements 1-3.

Completed (signed) by the organization (EPC) owner; same as the name on the LightReach contract.

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