Parameters & Thresholds
This section details various scenarios that may require a change order, and the business rules associated with those scenarios. Please note the differences between a PPA and a Lease on Production and System size change orders.
Change Type | Definition | Business Rule | Notes |
Production | Change in modeled production. Often occurs as a result of onsite installation changes |
Click to viewPPA:
Lease:
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Click to viewLR Portal update still required even if a customer change is not. Changes must be reflected in Install Milestone submission. Note that PPA and Lease are treated differently. |
System Size | Change in physical system size, increase or decrease in module count |
Click to viewPPA:
Lease:
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Click to viewLR Portal update still required even if a customer change is not. Changes must be reflected in Install Milestone submission. Note that PPA and Lease are treated differently. |
Module Brand | Change in manufacturer, usually for supply chain efficiency | No Signature Required |
Click to viewNo signature as long as on AVL & wattage change doesn't exceed -5/+10 thresholds |
Customer Name / Add or Remove Customer | Addition or subtraction of co-borrower, or customer name based on utility account holder | Signature Required |
Click to viewSignature required as project will need to pass through underwriting again. Note coborrowers not applicable as of Oct. 2023. |
Address |
| Signature Required |
Click to viewProject will pass through underwriting again.
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Year 1 Monthly Payment |
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Click to viewNot applicable if change meets production thresholds |
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Year 1 Solar Rate |
| Signature Required |
Click to viewMay apply as rates shift over time |
Escalator |
| Signature Required |
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Down payment |
| Signature Required |
Click to viewNot applicable for MVP |
Rebate | Change in rebate value, may occur as incentive programs step down | No Signature Required |
Click to viewClient signature not required as LR takes incentive |
Offset |
| No Signature needed |
Click to viewNot applicable in LR contract |
Inverter |
| No Signature needed |
Click to viewSignature not needed if the inverter is on AVL and the size does not change |
Steps to Complete a Change Order
Follow the below steps to complete a change order within the LR portal, and execute new contracts. The high level steps are below. Note that:
LightReach support can provide guidance on change orders. However...
LightReach support cannot manipulate pricing changes or execute price-related change orders on the Installer behalf. Sensitive information such as quote selection is the responsibility of the Installer.
First, void the initial contract (if applicable). Then, proceed to void the current quote.
Then, proceed to create a new quote, select & save. The new contract can now be sent.
Important things to note
Once a contract is sent, pricing, adders and PPW to the EPC are locked in.
Changes to system size, and any resulting pricing changes, will not go into effect unless a change order (new contract) is executed.