Eligibility Overview
LightReach reviews eligible residential homes through the lens of three key construction parameters. Certified Installers are responsible for working within these eligibility parameters.
Roofing - Type & Quality/Lifespan
Home type - Home type/style & mounting structure
Structural
It is the responsibility of the Certified Installer to ensure all site eligibility requirements are met prior to installing.
A) Eligible Roof Types
Below are eligible roof types. If a type is not present on this list, it is not eligible for LightReach Energy Plans. Disqualified roof types, such as wood shake, tin metal, clay, etc are not eligible due to the long term maintenance and leakage risk to the customer.
Style | Approved Material |
Pitched Roof |
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Flat Roof |
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Ground Mount |
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B) Eligible Roof Quality
Regardless of roof type, each roof must be in viable shape for solar install. It is the responsibility of the Certified Installer to ensure diligence on roof quality.
Golden Guideline: Roof should have at minimum ten (10) years remaining lifespan, and pass the below quality checks.
When reviewing M1s, LightReach will err on the side of flexibility when reasonably possible. Certified Installers should err on the side of caution when dealing with questionable roofs.
Quality Item | Details |
No Obvious Damage or Wear & Tear |
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No Missing Coverage |
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Uncompromised Decking |
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Eligible Home Types/Mounting Structures
Below are eligible mounting structures (or, eligible home types). If a structure is not present on this list, it is not eligible for LightReach Energy Plans. Disqualified mounting structures, such as carports, condos, or other irregular/custom structures, such as reverse tilt arrays, are not eligible due to the long term maintenance and safety risk to the customer. All structures must be residential.
Approved Type | Details |
Residential, Single Family Homes |
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Detached Garage / Guest Suite |
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Multi-Family Homes |
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Mounting Structure | Requirement |
Azimuth Angle |
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Tilt Angle (Pitched Roof) |
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Tilt (Flat Roof) |
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Ground Mount |
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Structural Material:
Roof framing should be adequate material to support solar load and uplift in regional zones
No structural damage: Rafters, trusses, or beams should not be severely cracked or damaged
No ridge sagging
No pest/element damage: Framing material should not show insect, thermal, or water damage
A | Golf course homes |
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B | What if the home has an existing solar system? [Second Systems vs Add-Ons] | System Add-Ons are additional panels tied into the same inverter/pre-existing system. Add-ons of any kind are not accepted and will not be funded.
A second system is a completely new system separate from any pre-existing solar on site. These are acceptable in some cases, however, installers should proceed with extreme caution to ensure the following criteria are met:
Second System: Important Points to Consider
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C | Active Utilities | Link to "Active Utilities" to cross reference open utilities. |
D | Ground Mounts | Ground mounts installations are acceptable however, must meet these requirements:
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E | Manufactured Homes* | Effective 9/15/24: Manufactured homes are no longer eligible for new sales.
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F | Townhomes* | Effective 9/15/24: Townhomes are no longer eligible for new sales.
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G | Pergolas? Carports? Custom structures? | Disqualified mounting structures, such as carports, or other irregular/custom structures (includes add on porches that are not part of the original structure), are not eligible due to the long term maintenance and safety risk to the customer.
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H | Commercial? Businesses? | LightReach approves only residential structures. It is the responsibility of the installer to ensure site eligibility. |