The Solar Plus Business program, developed by Luminia in partnership with Clean Energy Alliance (CEA), brings local solar + battery storage or standalone storage to commercial properties across San Diego North County at no upfront cost. Eliminating traditional barriers to clean energy adoption—like credit qualification or roof condition—this program enables more businesses to access solar + storage or standalone storage.

We are building a local trusted partner network of sales, referral and installation partners to drive program adoption and accelerate clean energy adoption across CEA’s communities.

Licensed installers may also participate as Sales Partners if they originate and close projects. Partners may apply for more than one track.

Choose Your Partnership Path

Select the partnership path that aligns with your capabilities and business focus.

Sales Partner Program

Expand Your Commercial Offering Without Capital Constraints

Luminia’s Channel Partner program enables sales partners to originate and close solar + storage projects under a standardized master program structure.

Why Become a Sales Partner?

  • Offer a predictable energy rate and energy savings, along with long-term lease income for property owners.
  • Close deals with prospects who couldn’t afford upfront cash or secure financing.
  • No customer credit qualification needed; SDG&E handles the billing.
  • Offer rooftop, carport or ground mount solar, plus wall-mounted or standalone storage.
  • Support projects that already have solar with BESS and additional lease income
  • Access proposal generation tools through the Luminia Portal
  • Leverage program backing from Clean Energy Alliance
  • Earn competitive origination or performance-based compensation

What Do I Need to Qualify?

  • Experience selling commercial energy or infrastructure solutions
  • Established commercial client relationships within CEA territory preferred
  • Licensed contractor status required only if self-performing installations

What Are the Next Steps?

1. Submit interest form

2. Execute channel partner agreement

3. Complete onboarding and training

4. Receive portal access and proposal tools

5. Originate and close eligible customers

6. Earn compensation upon executed contracts and milestone progression

Become a Sales Partner

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Installer Partner Program

Install Local Clean Energy Projects with Program-Backed Payment Structures

Local contractors are essential to delivering high-quality commercial solar and battery storage installations. Luminia is building a trusted network of installers to execute projects under a master program structure backed by Clean Energy Alliance.

Why Partner with Luminia?

  • Support both Landlord/Tenant or Owner/Occupied properties
  • Install projects supported by a master offtake agreement with CEA
  • Close opportunities that previously lacked financing options
  • No customer credit qualification required
  • Offer rooftop or carport solar, plus wall-mounted or standalone storage.
  • Standardized equipment packages to streamline execution
  • Milestone-based EPC progress payments
  • Long-term program visibility and recurring opportunities
  • Participate in a 4-year program pipeline

What Do I Need to Qualify?

To be eligible for the Solar Plus Business program, installers should meet specific criteria including the following:

  • Be a licensed and insured contractor with experience in commercial solar and/or battery storage.
  • Demonstrate financial stability to ensure you can fulfill post-installation obligations.
  • Deliver a track record of high-quality installations.
  • Minority-owned and veteran-owned businesses are strongly encouraged to apply.

What Are the Next Steps?

1. Submit interest form

2. Complete installer application

3. Receive response within approximately 15 business days

4. Complete training and receive Luminia Portal access

5. Receive project opportunities

6. Install, submit documentation, receive milestone payments

7. Remain in active partner network for future projects

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Referral Partner Program

Refer Commercial Properties and Earn a Success-Based Fee

The Referral Partner program is designed for professionals and organizations connected to commercial property owners who want to participate in the clean energy transition without managing sales or installation.

Ideal Referral Sources

  • Commercial real estate brokers
  • Energy consultants
  • Roofing companies
  • Property managers
  • CPAs and financial advisors
  • Business consultants
  • Chamber of Commerce partners
  • Community organizations

How it Works

1. Submit a qualified commercial lead

2. Luminia evaluates eligibility

3. If the project proceeds, you receive a referral fee

No sales responsibility.
No installation management.
Simple, transparent compensation.

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General Program Questions

    • Customers must be located within the Clean Energy Alliance (CEA) service territory, which includes Carlsbad, Del Mar, Solana Beach, Escondido, San Marcos, Oceanside, and Vista.
    • Properties must be non-residential — including commercial, municipal, industrial, and other similar building types.
    • The site has an average monthly electricity bill of at least $7,500.
  • Yes, this program is available for both tenant occupied and owner-occupied properties.

  • You can add battery storage to their existing system or increase their existing system with at least 100 kW new solar and storage. If you maxed out the rooftop, the program does support carport solar.

Sales Partner Questions

  • Yes, the Luminia portal will provide custom proposals for each opportunity and the Luminia team is available to support your sales process.

  • You’ll receive training, sales collateral, and access to the Luminia Portal for project proposals, streamlined project management and documentation.

  • No. A contractor license is only required if you plan to self-perform installation work. Sales Partners may originate and close projects without performing construction.

  • Sales Partners compensation upon execution of customer agreements, as outlined in the channel partner agreement.

  • Luminia manages financing and long-term asset ownership. Clean Energy Alliance facilitates the billing structure under the master program framework.

  • Yes. Licensed contractors may participate as both Sales and Installer Partners.

  • Yes. If you have an existing installer relationship, they may apply to join the Installer Partner network, subject to qualification and approval.

  • Yes, while the program is co-branded with Luminia and CEA, but there will be room for recognition of your business.

Installer Partner Questions

  • Installers receive onboarding training, access to the Luminia Portal, standardized project documentation workflows, and coordination support throughout project execution.

  • Yes. Licensed contractors may originate and close their own projects while also self-performing installation, provided they meet qualification requirements for both tracks.

  • You will be paid on a milestone basis, with progress payments issued as each phase of the project is completed and documented.

  • Luminia has supply agreements for major components. Anything needed that’s not on the list will be provided by the contractor.

  • Yes, while the program is co-branded with Luminia and CEA, but there will be room for recognition of your business as the project contractor.

Referral Partner Questions

  • A referral must be a commercial property located within CEA territory that meets basic program eligibility requirements and has expressed interest in learning more about solar or storage solutions.

  • No. Referral Partners are not responsible for sales, proposal development, or project management. Luminia handles the evaluation and customer engagement process.

  • Referral compensation is issued upon successful project execution and milestone progression, as defined in the referral agreement.

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