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Light growth playbook

Diagnosis

Light raised a $46M Series A to take embedded electricity beyond Texas into New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Illinois, and seven of its eleven open roles are go-to-market. It is hiring its first marketer to define the category, a channel partnerships lead to reach whole ecosystems, partner growth and technical partner managers to raise enrollment per partner, and sellers for enterprise, home electrification and data centers.

Its proof is strong (30% of US solar sales, six days to first enrollment at Meter) but its site is 12 pages with no category content, its "100% renewable" claim is unexplained, and every sale needs a business case Light has not yet packaged.

Growth Score

7/10

Biggest Opportunity

Package Light's own numbers into a business case for every vertical and reach installers and residents where they already decide (proposal software, move-in), so each new state launches with a pipeline already waiting.

Biggest Risk

Partners market electricity under Light's license, so every unsubstantiated green claim or non-compliant enrollment in a new state is Light's regulatory problem; expansion multiplies that risk.

01

Start here

The three moves to make first. Each one is written up in full below.

  1. 1

    A partner business-case calculator for each vertical, built on Light's own numbers

    Agree the attach-rate and spend assumptions with Business Operations, using real partner ranges.

    High impact First result in 3 weeks
  2. 2

    Show exactly how "100% renewable" works: certificates, sources and how they are retired

    Write down the certificate type and retirement process with the team that buys them.

    High impact First result in 1 week
  3. 3

    A "coming to New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Illinois" partner waitlist before the PJM launch

    Publish the page with the form and add it to the Series A announcement.

    High impact First result in 2 weeks

02

Your idea portfolio

21 ideas, grouped by when to run them. Open any idea for how to run it: the steps, who to approach, copy you can use, and how to measure it.

  • 6 ideas are marked Unexpected: plays you are unlikely to have tried.

    1 of these are things Programmable can build and run for you.

Every idea placed by the effort it takes against the impact it could have. Quick wins sit top left; select a number to open that idea. The filters below narrow the list by status, timing, category and what Programmable can build.

Effort vs impactEach number is an idea. Select one to open it.
Impact →
Quick wins · 3Big bets · 12Fill-ins · 3Reconsider · 3
Effort →

Showing 21 of 21 ideas

This week 6

Quick wins with a clear first action.

  • 01

    Every sales role says the same thing: Light is not a typical software sale, and each deal needs a business case for a company that never thought of selling electricity. Light already has the inputs: "$2k average brand-affiliated spend per year", "#1 most cross-sold product for most partners", six days to first enrollment at Meter.

    High impactLow effort First result in 3 weeks Marketing Lead

    First action

    Agree the attach-rate and spend assumptions with Business Operations, using real partner ranges.

    How to measure it

    Signed partners from deals using the calculator

    Now
    –
    Target
    2x the rate without it
    By
    end of quarter

    Steps

    1. 1

      Set the assumptions

      Attach rate and spend ranges per vertical from real partners.

      Business Operations lead 2 days

    2. 2

      Build the calculator

      A sheet first, a web page second.

      Marketing Lead 2 days

    3. 3

      Write the one-pager

      Inputs, outputs, how launch works, the Meter six-day quote.

      Marketing Lead 1 day

    4. 4

      Test with sellers

      Run two live deals through it.

      Enterprise Sales lead 1 week

    5. 5

      Put it on the site

      Gated by a short form for each vertical.

      Marketing Lead 2 days

    6. 6

      Track use

      Sent, opened, signed.

      Marketing Lead weekly

    First result
    3 weeks
    Cost
    $0, about a week of work
    Owner
    Marketing Lead

    Smallest test

    Send a spreadsheet version after the next three first calls.

    Why it works

    A simple calculator for solar installers, multifamily operators, EV makers and home-services companies: customers per year, expected attach rate, average annual spend and Light's revenue share in, new annual revenue and lifetime value out, with a one-page PDF the rep sends after the first call.

    The first marketer is asked to translate a complex business model into compelling positioning, and the enterprise and home electrification sellers need it in every deal. A number the buyer can take to their CFO moves a novel idea into a budget line.

    Ready to use

    ChecklistBusiness-case inputs

    [ ] Customers you sign or move in per year
    [ ] Share likely to take an electricity plan at that moment
    [ ] Average annual electricity spend per customer
    [ ] Your revenue share per customer
    [ ] Months to launch (Meter: six days to first enrollment)
    [ ] Customer support handled by Light (15-second average response)
    = New annual revenue, lifetime value, and payback on launch effort

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Partners treat estimates as promises

      Label every output as an estimate and show the assumptions next to it.

    Evidence

    • Your websiteHomepage: "We enable any company to be a power company"; Light handles "risk, regulatory compliance, payments, and customer support" so partners sell their own branded electricity plans through a prebuilt UI or an API; stats: "30% of US solar sales are powered by partners", "300k+ rental units", "2 of 5 top automakers", "#1 most cross-sold product for most partners", "$2k average brand-affiliated spend per year", "8m+ eligible households".Source
    • Your websiteTestimonials: Meter's founder, "Six days. That's all it took from signing with Light to enrolling our first customer"; Palmetto's SVP of Strategy & Operations on moving "from affiliate offers to an inclusive, on-brand and on-message consumer offering"; partner logos include Palmetto, GoodLeap, Ownwell, Otovo, ElevateOS and Emporia.Source
    • HiringSales roles: Enterprise sales to "the largest companies in the world" with a bespoke business case ("not a typical enterprise software sale"); Home Electrification sales across solar and storage, HVAC, smart panels, home energy management and demand response; Light's first Business Development lead for data centers, building retail supply for neighborhoods and "household electricity benefits written into community benefit agreements".Source
    • HiringMarketing Lead (founding marketer): "make embedded electricity feel inevitable and establish Light as the company defining the category"; a hands-on generalist across positioning, content and collateral, launches, partner marketing, PR and communications, social and earned media, and field and events; Light is "investing aggressively in growth".Source
    • HiringPartner Growth: "own partner growth from implementation through growth", earn executive access at partners and build "the lifecycle intelligence that turns our intuitions about what's working into something we can measure"; Business Operations will "move enrollment and revenue across our partner portfolio", shape pricing and chart new states and verticals.Source
  • 02

    The homepage says "Our plans deliver 100% renewable energy" and nothing else. Partners such as solar and home electrification companies put their own brand on that claim, and the FTC Green Guides expect it to be substantiated.

    High impactLow effort First result in 1 week Marketing Lead

    First action

    Write down the certificate type and retirement process with the team that buys them.

    How to measure it

    Partners using approved green claims

    Now
    –
    Target
    all live partners
    By
    4 weeks

    Steps

    1. 1

      Document the sourcing

      Certificate type, origin, retirement.

      Business Operations lead 1 day

    2. 2

      Write the page

      Plain language with a diagram.

      Marketing Lead 1 day

    3. 3

      Regulatory review

      Check every consumer-facing claim against PUCT retail electric provider rules (provider name and certificate number, Electricity Facts Label) and, for green claims, the FTC Green Guides.

      Business Operations lead 2 days

    4. 4

      Approved wording

      Short and long versions for partners.

      Marketing Lead 2 hours

    5. 5

      Send to partners

      With the launch kit.

      Partner Growth lead 1 day

    6. 6

      Link from the homepage claim

      One click from the headline claim.

      Marketing Lead 15 minutes

    First result
    1 week
    Cost
    $0
    Owner
    Marketing Lead

    Smallest test

    Add one FAQ entry this week.

    Why it works

    A short page and an FAQ entry: the type of renewable energy certificates used, where they come from, how they are retired and verified, and the exact wording partners may use.

    Sustainability-minded partners need to repeat the claim with confidence, and enterprise buyers check it. A clear answer removes a compliance risk and a sales objection at once.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • The detail invites scrutiny

      Clear sourcing is safer than an unexplained claim under the Green Guides.

    Evidence

    • Your websiteHomepage: "Our plans deliver 100% renewable energy", with no explanation of how (renewable energy certificates, sourcing or verification); the footer shows "PUCT #10340".Source
    • Your websiteHomepage: "We enable any company to be a power company"; Light handles "risk, regulatory compliance, payments, and customer support" so partners sell their own branded electricity plans through a prebuilt UI or an API; stats: "30% of US solar sales are powered by partners", "300k+ rental units", "2 of 5 top automakers", "#1 most cross-sold product for most partners", "$2k average brand-affiliated spend per year", "8m+ eligible households".Source
    • HiringMarketing Lead (founding marketer): "make embedded electricity feel inevitable and establish Light as the company defining the category"; a hands-on generalist across positioning, content and collateral, launches, partner marketing, PR and communications, social and earned media, and field and events; Light is "investing aggressively in growth".Source
  • 03

    The founding marketer is hired to "establish Light as the company defining the category", but the site has 12 pages and no resources. Whoever writes the definitive explanation of embedded electricity owns the term in search and in AI answers.

    High impactMedium effort First result in 4-8 weeks Marketing Lead

    First action

    Outline the guide with the CEO in one hour, using how they pitch it.

    How to measure it

    Demo requests from category pages

    Now
    –
    Target
    10 a month
    By
    2 months

    Steps

    1. 1

      Interview the CEO

      The pitch, the objections, the examples.

      Marketing Lead 1 hour

    2. 2

      Write the guide

      3,000 words with diagrams.

      Marketing Lead 1 week

    3. 3

      Glossary

      Thirty terms partners ask about.

      Marketing Lead 2 days

    4. 4

      Vertical pages

      Solar, multifamily, EV, home services.

      Marketing Lead 1 week

    5. 5

      Regulatory review

      Check every consumer-facing claim against PUCT retail electric provider rules (provider name and certificate number, Electricity Facts Label) and, for green claims, the FTC Green Guides.

      Business Operations lead 2 days

    6. 6

      Promote

      Founder posts and partner shares.

      Marketing Lead ongoing

    First result
    4 to 8 weeks
    Cost
    $0 to $3,000 for design
    Owner
    Marketing Lead

    Smallest test

    Publish the glossary first and watch which terms get traffic.

    Why it works

    A long guide (what embedded electricity is, how it differs from affiliate offers and white-label resale, who it suits, economics, regulation), a 30-term glossary, and one page per vertical.

    Category leaders are the ones who explain the category. It gives sales something to send, press something to cite and AI assistants something to quote.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Too technical for buyers

      Write for a general manager, with technical detail in boxes.

    Evidence

    • HiringMarketing Lead (founding marketer): "make embedded electricity feel inevitable and establish Light as the company defining the category"; a hands-on generalist across positioning, content and collateral, launches, partner marketing, PR and communications, social and earned media, and field and events; Light is "investing aggressively in growth".Source
    • programmable.infoSite scan: 12 pages in the sitemap, three case studies, no blog or resources section; the site scores F on security headers (Mozilla Observatory C).Source
    • Your websiteHomepage: "We enable any company to be a power company"; Light handles "risk, regulatory compliance, payments, and customer support" so partners sell their own branded electricity plans through a prebuilt UI or an API; stats: "30% of US solar sales are powered by partners", "300k+ rental units", "2 of 5 top automakers", "#1 most cross-sold product for most partners", "$2k average brand-affiliated spend per year", "8m+ eligible households".Source
    • Your websiteTestimonials: Meter's founder, "Six days. That's all it took from signing with Light to enrolling our first customer"; Palmetto's SVP of Strategy & Operations on moving "from affiliate offers to an inclusive, on-brand and on-message consumer offering"; partner logos include Palmetto, GoodLeap, Ownwell, Otovo, ElevateOS and Emporia.Source
  • 04

    Speed to launch is Light's sharpest proof (Meter: six days from signing to first enrollment), but it sits in a testimonial carousel and three separate case studies.

    Medium impactLow effort First result in 2 weeks Marketing Lead

    First action

    Ask Meter, Palmetto and Public Grid whether their numbers can sit on one page.

    How to measure it

    Demo requests from the page

    Now
    –
    Target
    15% of visitors who reach it
    By
    6 weeks

    Steps

    1. 1

      Gather the numbers

      Days to launch, enrollments, partner quotes.

      Partner Growth lead 2 days

    2. 2

      Map the timeline

      Day by day, with who does what.

      Technical Partner Manager 1 day

    3. 3

      Write the page

      Timeline first, quotes second.

      Marketing Lead 1 day

    4. 4

      Approvals

      Each partner signs off.

      Partner Growth lead 1 week

    5. 5

      Link it everywhere

      Homepage, emails, proposals.

      Marketing Lead 1 hour

    6. 6

      Measure

      Visits and demo requests.

      Marketing Lead weekly

    First result
    2 weeks
    Cost
    $0
    Owner
    Marketing Lead

    Smallest test

    Add the timeline to the homepage under the Meter quote.

    Why it works

    One page that shows the launch timeline step by step, the partner quotes, the numbers from each case study, and what Light handles at each step.

    Partners fear a long, risky launch more than anything. A concrete timeline with named partners answers that before the first call.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Partners decline to share numbers

      Use the timeline and quotes without figures.

    Evidence

    • Your websiteTestimonials: Meter's founder, "Six days. That's all it took from signing with Light to enrolling our first customer"; Palmetto's SVP of Strategy & Operations on moving "from affiliate offers to an inclusive, on-brand and on-message consumer offering"; partner logos include Palmetto, GoodLeap, Ownwell, Otovo, ElevateOS and Emporia.Source
    • programmable.infoSite scan: 12 pages in the sitemap, three case studies, no blog or resources section; the site scores F on security headers (Mozilla Observatory C).Source
    • HiringTechnical Partner Manager: own partner launch implementations and be "a bridge between our partners' developers and our own product and engineering teams" so programs "launch seamlessly, perform exceptionally, and expand".Source
  • 05

    The Series A pays for expansion into PJM, starting with New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Illinois. Companies in those states who would offer a plan can be signed up before Light is licensed there.

    High impactLow effort First result in 2 weeks Business Operations lead

    First action

    Publish the page with the form and add it to the Series A announcement.

    How to measure it

    Waitlist partners in PJM states

    Now
    –
    Target
    40
    By
    2 months

    Steps

    1. 1

      Write the page

      States, verticals, timing as "planned".

      Marketing Lead 1 day

    2. 2

      Build the form

      Company, vertical, customers per year, state.

      Marketing Lead 2 hours

    3. 3

      Regulatory review

      Check every consumer-facing claim against PUCT retail electric provider rules (provider name and certificate number, Electricity Facts Label) and, for green claims, the FTC Green Guides.

      Business Operations lead 2 days

    4. 4

      Promote

      Founder post, press follow-ups, partner newsletters.

      Marketing Lead 1 week

    5. 5

      Score sign-ups

      By customers per year and vertical.

      Business Operations lead weekly

    6. 6

      Hand to sales

      Top sign-ups get a call.

      Enterprise Sales lead ongoing

    First result
    2 weeks
    Cost
    $0
    Owner
    Business Operations lead

    Smallest test

    Add the form to the funding announcement page.

    Why it works

    A page announcing the states, what partners can do there, and a short form (company, vertical, customers per year in the state). The waitlist becomes the launch pipeline.

    It turns funding news into pipeline and tells Business Operations which state and vertical to open first, based on real demand.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Marketing service before licensing

      Say "planned" and take partner interest only; no consumer enrollment until licensed.

    Evidence

    • Search resultsSeries A of $46M (September 2026) led by Matrix with Activate Capital, Spark Capital, Mischief, Gigascale, MCJ and BoxGroup; about $60M equity raised and over $100M of capital with the credit facility; funds go to the API and expansion beyond Texas into PJM, starting with New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Illinois; the company reports reaching more than 30% of US residential solar sales, 500,000+ homeowners and 1M+ multifamily units, with run-rate revenue up 10x in 12 months.Source
    • HiringPartner Growth: "own partner growth from implementation through growth", earn executive access at partners and build "the lifecycle intelligence that turns our intuitions about what's working into something we can measure"; Business Operations will "move enrollment and revenue across our partner portfolio", shape pricing and chart new states and verticals.Source
    • Search resultsFounded in 2023; CEO and co-founder Baker Shogry says retail electricity is "dominated by these very large incumbents that are offering this one-size-fits-all product"; Light operates in Texas today and is in talks with data center developers.Source
  • 06

    The Technical Partner Manager bridges partners' developers and Light's engineers, and partners trust Light with billing and customer data. A developer-facing site that fails basic security header checks raises questions in every technical review.

    Medium impactLow effort First result in 2 weeks Technical Partner Manager

    First action

    Add the missing security headers in the site's hosting config.

    How to measure it

    Time to first sandbox API call

    Now
    –
    Target
    under 2 days
    By
    6 weeks

    Steps

    1. 1

      Fix headers

      CSP, HSTS and the rest.

      Technical Partner Manager 1 day

    2. 2

      Security page

      How data is stored, who sees it, certifications if any.

      Technical Partner Manager 2 days

    3. 3

      Quickstart

      Sandbox, first enrollment, webhooks.

      Technical Partner Manager 1 week

    4. 4

      Link it

      From the homepage and the launch kit.

      Marketing Lead 1 hour

    5. 5

      Test with a new partner

      Time to first call.

      Technical Partner Manager 2 weeks

    6. 6

      Measure

      Rescan and log launch times.

      Technical Partner Manager monthly

    First result
    2 weeks
    Cost
    $0
    Owner
    Technical Partner Manager

    Smallest test

    Fix the headers and rescan.

    Why it works

    Fix the security headers, publish a security and data-handling page, and add a quickstart (sandbox key, enrollment flow, webhooks) linked from the homepage.

    Enterprise and automaker partners run security reviews early. A clean scan and a clear quickstart shorten the technical part of every launch.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Overstating security claims

      Describe practices only; claim no certification Light does not hold.

    Evidence

    • programmable.infoSite scan: 12 pages in the sitemap, three case studies, no blog or resources section; the site scores F on security headers (Mozilla Observatory C).Source
    • HiringTechnical Partner Manager: own partner launch implementations and be "a bridge between our partners' developers and our own product and engineering teams" so programs "launch seamlessly, perform exceptionally, and expand".Source
    • HiringSales roles: Enterprise sales to "the largest companies in the world" with a bespoke business case ("not a typical enterprise software sale"); Home Electrification sales across solar and storage, HVAC, smart panels, home energy management and demand response; Light's first Business Development lead for data centers, building retail supply for neighborhoods and "household electricity benefits written into community benefit agreements".Source

This quarter 9

The core plays for the next three months.

  • 07

    Partner Growth owns programs from implementation to growth, and Palmetto's quote describes moving to an "on-brand and on-message consumer offering". Each partner writes its own launch emails today, and each one needs a regulatory check.

    High impactMedium effort First result in 6 weeks Partner Growth lead

    First action

    Collect the launch materials from the three best-performing partners.

    How to measure it

    First-30-day enrollments per new partner

    Now
    –
    Target
    +50% vs past launches
    By
    end of quarter

    Steps

    1. 1

      Collect what worked

      From the best launches.

      Partner Growth lead 1 week

    2. 2

      Write templates

      Five assets, partner-brandable.

      Marketing Lead 2 weeks

    3. 3

      Regulatory review

      Check every consumer-facing claim against PUCT retail electric provider rules (provider name and certificate number, Electricity Facts Label) and, for green claims, the FTC Green Guides.

      Business Operations lead 2 days

    4. 4

      Build the kit

      One link per partner with their brand.

      Marketing Lead 1 week

    5. 5

      Use in the next launches

      Three partners.

      Partner Growth lead 1 month

    6. 6

      Measure

      First-30-day enrollments vs before.

      Partner Growth lead monthly

    First result
    6 weeks
    Cost
    $0 to $5,000 for design
    Owner
    Partner Growth lead

    Smallest test

    Give the email template to the next partner launch.

    Why it works

    Templates for the first 30 days (announcement email, checkout page module, sales script, FAQ, social post), pre-approved under retail electricity rules, with the partner's brand dropped in.

    Faster, safer launches raise enrollment in the first month, when partner attention is highest, and free the regulatory team from rewriting the same copy.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Partners change the copy

      Lock the regulated parts and let them change the rest.

    Builds on

    Evidence

    • Your websiteTestimonials: Meter's founder, "Six days. That's all it took from signing with Light to enrolling our first customer"; Palmetto's SVP of Strategy & Operations on moving "from affiliate offers to an inclusive, on-brand and on-message consumer offering"; partner logos include Palmetto, GoodLeap, Ownwell, Otovo, ElevateOS and Emporia.Source
    • HiringPartner Growth: "own partner growth from implementation through growth", earn executive access at partners and build "the lifecycle intelligence that turns our intuitions about what's working into something we can measure"; Business Operations will "move enrollment and revenue across our partner portfolio", shape pricing and chart new states and verticals.Source
    • Your websiteHomepage: "Our plans deliver 100% renewable energy", with no explanation of how (renewable energy certificates, sourcing or verification); the footer shows "PUCT #10340".Source
  • 08

    The Partner Growth role is asked to build "the lifecycle intelligence that turns our intuitions about what's working into something we can measure". Each partner sees only its own numbers.

    High impactMedium effort First result in 2 months Partner Growth lead

    First action

    Define the four placements and pull last month's enrollment rate for each.

    How to measure it

    Partners acting on a recommendation

    Now
    –
    Target
    half of active partners
    By
    end of quarter

    Steps

    1. 1

      Define placements

      Checkout, post-install, app, email.

      Business Operations lead 2 days

    2. 2

      Pull the data

      Enrollment by placement per partner.

      Business Operations lead 1 week

    3. 3

      Anonymize ranges

      Portfolio ranges only, never named partners.

      Business Operations lead 2 days

    4. 4

      Design the report

      One page, one recommendation.

      Partner Growth lead 1 week

    5. 5

      Review with partners

      Monthly, with their growth lead.

      Partner Growth lead monthly

    6. 6

      Track changes

      Recommendations made and acted on.

      Partner Growth lead monthly

    First result
    2 months
    Cost
    $0
    Owner
    Partner Growth lead

    Smallest test

    Hand-build the report for two partners.

    Why it works

    A monthly report per partner: offer views, enrollment rate by placement (checkout, post-install email, app), compared with anonymized ranges across Light's portfolio, plus one recommended change.

    Partners act on comparisons. Showing that the best placement doubles enrollment gives the partner a reason to move it, and gives Light a seat at their planning.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Partners worry about data sharing

      Show only anonymized ranges, never another partner's numbers.

    Evidence

    • HiringPartner Growth: "own partner growth from implementation through growth", earn executive access at partners and build "the lifecycle intelligence that turns our intuitions about what's working into something we can measure"; Business Operations will "move enrollment and revenue across our partner portfolio", shape pricing and chart new states and verticals.Source
    • Your websiteHomepage: "We enable any company to be a power company"; Light handles "risk, regulatory compliance, payments, and customer support" so partners sell their own branded electricity plans through a prebuilt UI or an API; stats: "30% of US solar sales are powered by partners", "300k+ rental units", "2 of 5 top automakers", "#1 most cross-sold product for most partners", "$2k average brand-affiliated spend per year", "8m+ eligible households".Source
    • Search resultsSeries A of $46M (September 2026) led by Matrix with Activate Capital, Spark Capital, Mischief, Gigascale, MCJ and BoxGroup; about $60M equity raised and over $100M of capital with the credit facility; funds go to the API and expansion beyond Texas into PJM, starting with New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Illinois; the company reports reaching more than 30% of US residential solar sales, 500,000+ homeowners and 1M+ multifamily units, with run-rate revenue up 10x in 12 months.Source
  • 09

    The Channel Partnerships role is asked to find "software platforms" and "financiers" that influence whole ecosystems. Solar installers quote in proposal software and close with financiers such as GoodLeap, already a Light partner.

    High impactMedium effort First result in 1 quarter Channel Partnerships lead

    First action

    List the three proposal platforms most used by Light's installer partners.

    How to measure it

    Installers live through one integration

    Now
    –
    Target
    100
    By
    two quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Map the tools

      Proposal and financing tools partners use.

      Channel Partnerships lead 1 week

    2. 2

      Pick one of each

      By installer reach.

      Channel Partnerships lead 1 day

    3. 3

      Design the integration

      With the platform's product team.

      Technical Partner Manager 4 weeks

    4. 4

      Set the economics

      Referral or revenue share.

      Business Operations lead 2 weeks

    5. 5

      Regulatory review

      Check every consumer-facing claim against PUCT retail electric provider rules (provider name and certificate number, Electricity Facts Label) and, for green claims, the FTC Green Guides.

      Business Operations lead 2 days

    6. 6

      Launch with ten installers

      Then open to all.

      Channel Partnerships lead 1 month

    First result
    1 quarter
    Cost
    Engineering time plus revenue share
    Owner
    Channel Partnerships lead

    Smallest test

    A referral link inside one financier's installer portal.

    Why it works

    Integrate an "add an electricity plan" option into one proposal platform and one financier's flow, with a referral or revenue share for the platform and the installer.

    Light already reaches 30% of US solar sales through a few partners. A platform integration adds the long tail of installers without a sale to each.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Installers mis-sell plans

      Training, scripted disclosures and Light handling enrollment itself.

    Evidence

    • HiringChannel Partnerships: grow "through the companies and platforms that influence entire ecosystems", such as hardware OEMs, software platforms, distributors, financiers, industry associations and marketplaces, using referral or affiliate programs, integrations and co-selling, sponsorships, licensing or resellers.Source
    • Your websiteHomepage: "We enable any company to be a power company"; Light handles "risk, regulatory compliance, payments, and customer support" so partners sell their own branded electricity plans through a prebuilt UI or an API; stats: "30% of US solar sales are powered by partners", "300k+ rental units", "2 of 5 top automakers", "#1 most cross-sold product for most partners", "$2k average brand-affiliated spend per year", "8m+ eligible households".Source
    • Your websiteTestimonials: Meter's founder, "Six days. That's all it took from signing with Light to enrolling our first customer"; Palmetto's SVP of Strategy & Operations on moving "from affiliate offers to an inclusive, on-brand and on-message consumer offering"; partner logos include Palmetto, GoodLeap, Ownwell, Otovo, ElevateOS and Emporia.Source
    • Search resultsSeries A of $46M (September 2026) led by Matrix with Activate Capital, Spark Capital, Mischief, Gigascale, MCJ and BoxGroup; about $60M equity raised and over $100M of capital with the credit facility; funds go to the API and expansion beyond Texas into PJM, starting with New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Illinois; the company reports reaching more than 30% of US residential solar sales, 500,000+ homeowners and 1M+ multifamily units, with run-rate revenue up 10x in 12 months.Source
  • 10

    The Marketing Lead owns field and events, and Light's buyers gather at solar trade shows and multifamily conferences. A partner on stage telling how they launched a power plan is more persuasive than a booth.

    Medium impactMedium effort First result in Next show Marketing Lead

    First action

    Find the speaking deadlines for the next two relevant shows.

    How to measure it

    Qualified meetings per event

    Now
    –
    Target
    15
    By
    each event

    Steps

    1. 1

      Pick shows

      Two where target partners attend.

      Marketing Lead 1 day

    2. 2

      Pitch talks

      With a partner co-speaker.

      Marketing Lead 2 weeks

    3. 3

      Book a dinner

      12 target accounts.

      Marketing Lead 2 weeks

    4. 4

      Prepare sellers

      Target list and calculator.

      Enterprise Sales lead 1 week

    5. 5

      Follow up

      Within two days.

      Enterprise Sales lead 2 days

    6. 6

      Measure

      Meetings and pipeline per event.

      Marketing Lead after each event

    First result
    Next show
    Cost
    $10,000 to $30,000 per event
    Owner
    Marketing Lead

    Smallest test

    One dinner at one show.

    Build the prospect list. The list compiled from public sources, verified, deduplicated and delivered to your CRM. Usually live within days.

    Book a working session

    Why it works

    Pitch talks with Palmetto, Meter or an ElevateOS operator for the next solar and multifamily shows, host a small dinner for target accounts, and follow up within two days.

    A peer describing new revenue is the strongest proof in a new category, and dinners give sellers time with decision makers.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Booth spend without meetings

      Set meetings before the show.

    Evidence

    • HiringMarketing Lead (founding marketer): "make embedded electricity feel inevitable and establish Light as the company defining the category"; a hands-on generalist across positioning, content and collateral, launches, partner marketing, PR and communications, social and earned media, and field and events; Light is "investing aggressively in growth".Source
    • Your websiteTestimonials: Meter's founder, "Six days. That's all it took from signing with Light to enrolling our first customer"; Palmetto's SVP of Strategy & Operations on moving "from affiliate offers to an inclusive, on-brand and on-message consumer offering"; partner logos include Palmetto, GoodLeap, Ownwell, Otovo, ElevateOS and Emporia.Source
    • HiringSales roles: Enterprise sales to "the largest companies in the world" with a bespoke business case ("not a typical enterprise software sale"); Home Electrification sales across solar and storage, HVAC, smart panels, home energy management and demand response; Light's first Business Development lead for data centers, building retail supply for neighborhoods and "household electricity benefits written into community benefit agreements".Source
  • 11

    Light reports reaching more than 30% of US residential solar sales and 10x run-rate growth, yet consumers never see its name. That contrast is a story energy and business reporters want.

    High impactMedium effort First result in 6 weeks Marketing Lead

    First action

    Write a one-paragraph pitch and send it to three energy reporters.

    How to measure it

    Inbound partner leads from press

    Now
    –
    Target
    20
    By
    2 months

    Steps

    1. 1

      Write the pitch

      One paragraph, one number.

      Marketing Lead 1 day

    2. 2

      Pick reporters

      Energy, climate and business beats.

      Marketing Lead 1 day

    3. 3

      Line up a partner

      Who can speak to results.

      Partner Growth lead 1 week

    4. 4

      Op-ed

      Founder byline on the end of one-size-fits-all.

      Marketing Lead 1 week

    5. 5

      Regulatory review

      Check every consumer-facing claim against PUCT retail electric provider rules (provider name and certificate number, Electricity Facts Label) and, for green claims, the FTC Green Guides.

      Business Operations lead 2 days

    6. 6

      Measure

      Articles and inbound leads.

      Marketing Lead monthly

    First result
    6 weeks
    Cost
    $0 to $10,000 if using a PR firm
    Owner
    Marketing Lead

    Smallest test

    Pitch three reporters this month.

    Why it works

    A press plan built around that angle: founder interviews, a partner customer story, and an op-ed on why incumbents' one-size-fits-all plans are ending.

    PR is in the Marketing Lead's brief, and earned coverage reaches both partners and investors for the next round.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Reporters probe the renewable claim

      Publish the sourcing page first (idea 2).

    Evidence

    • Search resultsSeries A of $46M (September 2026) led by Matrix with Activate Capital, Spark Capital, Mischief, Gigascale, MCJ and BoxGroup; about $60M equity raised and over $100M of capital with the credit facility; funds go to the API and expansion beyond Texas into PJM, starting with New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Illinois; the company reports reaching more than 30% of US residential solar sales, 500,000+ homeowners and 1M+ multifamily units, with run-rate revenue up 10x in 12 months.Source
    • Search resultsFounded in 2023; CEO and co-founder Baker Shogry says retail electricity is "dominated by these very large incumbents that are offering this one-size-fits-all product"; Light operates in Texas today and is in talks with data center developers.Source
    • HiringMarketing Lead (founding marketer): "make embedded electricity feel inevitable and establish Light as the company defining the category"; a hands-on generalist across positioning, content and collateral, launches, partner marketing, PR and communications, social and earned media, and field and events; Light is "investing aggressively in growth".Source
  • 12

    Light reports access to 300,000+ rental units, and ElevateOS is a partner logo. Every resident sets up electricity at move-in, usually in a hurry.

    High impactMedium effort First result in 1 quarter Enterprise Sales lead

    First action

    Measure enrollment rate at move-in for current multifamily partners.

    How to measure it

    Move-in enrollment rate

    Now
    –
    Target
    +10 points
    By
    two quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Measure today

      Move-in enrollment by property.

      Business Operations lead 1 week

    2. 2

      Pick platforms

      Leasing and resident apps used by partners.

      Channel Partnerships lead 1 week

    3. 3

      Build the step

      Move-in checklist integration.

      Technical Partner Manager 4 weeks

    4. 4

      Regulatory review

      Check every consumer-facing claim against PUCT retail electric provider rules (provider name and certificate number, Electricity Facts Label) and, for green claims, the FTC Green Guides.

      Business Operations lead 2 days

    5. 5

      Pilot

      Five properties.

      Enterprise Sales lead 6 weeks

    6. 6

      Roll out

      Across the operator's portfolio.

      Enterprise Sales lead ongoing

    First result
    1 quarter
    Cost
    Integration time plus revenue share
    Owner
    Enterprise Sales lead

    Smallest test

    A move-in email with the plan offer at one property.

    Why it works

    An integration with one or two resident-experience or leasing platforms so the Light plan appears in the move-in checklist, with the property earning a share.

    Move-in is a forced choice with high intent. Being in the checklist turns units with access into enrolled customers.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Residents feel pushed into a plan

      Make it a clear choice with the Electricity Facts Label shown.

    Evidence

    • Your websiteHomepage: "We enable any company to be a power company"; Light handles "risk, regulatory compliance, payments, and customer support" so partners sell their own branded electricity plans through a prebuilt UI or an API; stats: "30% of US solar sales are powered by partners", "300k+ rental units", "2 of 5 top automakers", "#1 most cross-sold product for most partners", "$2k average brand-affiliated spend per year", "8m+ eligible households".Source
    • Your websiteTestimonials: Meter's founder, "Six days. That's all it took from signing with Light to enrolling our first customer"; Palmetto's SVP of Strategy & Operations on moving "from affiliate offers to an inclusive, on-brand and on-message consumer offering"; partner logos include Palmetto, GoodLeap, Ownwell, Otovo, ElevateOS and Emporia.Source
    • HiringChannel Partnerships: grow "through the companies and platforms that influence entire ecosystems", such as hardware OEMs, software platforms, distributors, financiers, industry associations and marketplaces, using referral or affiliate programs, integrations and co-selling, sponsorships, licensing or resellers.Source
  • 13

    Business Operations is asked to build "pricing into a first-class strategic capability". Plan structure (fixed, bundled with hardware, flexible with device control) changes both enrollment and margin.

    High impactMedium effort First result in 1 quarter Business Operations lead

    First action

    Pick two partners whose customer volume is enough for a test in six weeks.

    How to measure it

    Best structure's margin vs current

    Now
    –
    Target
    +15%
    By
    end of quarter

    Steps

    1. 1

      Pick partners

      Volume and willingness.

      Business Operations lead 1 week

    2. 2

      Design tests

      Two structures, clear split.

      Business Operations lead 1 week

    3. 3

      Regulatory review

      Check every consumer-facing claim against PUCT retail electric provider rules (provider name and certificate number, Electricity Facts Label) and, for green claims, the FTC Green Guides.

      Business Operations lead 2 days

    4. 4

      Run

      Six weeks.

      Partner Growth lead 6 weeks

    5. 5

      Analyze

      Enrollment, churn, margin.

      Business Operations lead 1 week

    6. 6

      Write the playbook

      Structure by vertical.

      Business Operations lead 1 week

    First result
    1 quarter
    Cost
    $0
    Owner
    Business Operations lead

    Smallest test

    One partner, two plan structures, four weeks.

    Why it works

    Run two controlled tests with willing partners (for example a bundled plan vs a standard fixed plan) and measure enrollment, churn and margin before writing a pricing playbook.

    Evidence from real customers beats a pricing deck, and it gives sales a proven structure for each vertical.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Price changes confuse customers

      Test only on new enrollments.

    Evidence

    • HiringPartner Growth: "own partner growth from implementation through growth", earn executive access at partners and build "the lifecycle intelligence that turns our intuitions about what's working into something we can measure"; Business Operations will "move enrollment and revenue across our partner portfolio", shape pricing and chart new states and verticals.Source
    • Your websiteHomepage: "We enable any company to be a power company"; Light handles "risk, regulatory compliance, payments, and customer support" so partners sell their own branded electricity plans through a prebuilt UI or an API; stats: "30% of US solar sales are powered by partners", "300k+ rental units", "2 of 5 top automakers", "#1 most cross-sold product for most partners", "$2k average brand-affiliated spend per year", "8m+ eligible households".Source
    • HiringSales roles: Enterprise sales to "the largest companies in the world" with a bespoke business case ("not a typical enterprise software sale"); Home Electrification sales across solar and storage, HVAC, smart panels, home energy management and demand response; Light's first Business Development lead for data centers, building retail supply for neighborhoods and "household electricity benefits written into community benefit agreements".Source
  • 14

    Light aggregates batteries and devices into virtual power plants, and the home electrification seller targets smart panels, HVAC, home energy management and demand response. Those companies sell hardware; Light can give them recurring revenue from the grid.

    High impactMedium effort First result in 1 quarter Home Electrification Sales le…

    First action

    List ten device companies with connected products in Texas homes.

    How to measure it

    Signed device partners

    Now
    –
    Target
    3
    By
    two quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      List targets

      Connected device makers in Texas.

      Home Electrification Sales lead 1 week

    2. 2

      Model the value

      Grid value per device per year.

      Business Operations lead 2 weeks

    3. 3

      Write the pitch

      One page plus the calculator.

      Marketing Lead 1 week

    4. 4

      Run meetings

      Ten targets.

      Home Electrification Sales lead 1 month

    5. 5

      Pilot

      With the first partner.

      Technical Partner Manager 2 months

    6. 6

      Measure

      Devices enrolled and value shared.

      Business Operations lead monthly

    First result
    1 quarter
    Cost
    Sales time
    Owner
    Home Electrification Sales lead

    Smallest test

    Pitch two device companies with the model.

    Why it works

    A pitch and pilot offer: the partner's devices join Light's plan and virtual power plant, the customer gets a better rate, and the partner shares the grid value.

    Hardware companies want recurring revenue and a reason for customers to keep devices connected. This is a value only an electricity provider can offer.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Grid value varies by season

      Share value on actual events, not promises.

    Evidence

    • Your websiteHomepage: "We enable any company to be a power company"; Light handles "risk, regulatory compliance, payments, and customer support" so partners sell their own branded electricity plans through a prebuilt UI or an API; stats: "30% of US solar sales are powered by partners", "300k+ rental units", "2 of 5 top automakers", "#1 most cross-sold product for most partners", "$2k average brand-affiliated spend per year", "8m+ eligible households".Source
    • HiringSales roles: Enterprise sales to "the largest companies in the world" with a bespoke business case ("not a typical enterprise software sale"); Home Electrification sales across solar and storage, HVAC, smart panels, home energy management and demand response; Light's first Business Development lead for data centers, building retail supply for neighborhoods and "household electricity benefits written into community benefit agreements".Source
    • Search resultsSeries A of $46M (September 2026) led by Matrix with Activate Capital, Spark Capital, Mischief, Gigascale, MCJ and BoxGroup; about $60M equity raised and over $100M of capital with the credit facility; funds go to the API and expansion beyond Texas into PJM, starting with New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Illinois; the company reports reaching more than 30% of US residential solar sales, 500,000+ homeowners and 1M+ multifamily units, with run-rate revenue up 10x in 12 months.Source
  • 15

    Light says 2 of 5 top automakers are working with it on EV charging plans, and the enterprise seller must sell "an entirely new energy business" to executives. An offer a dealer can explain in one sentence is easier to sell than a platform.

    High impactMedium effort First result in 2 quarters Enterprise Sales lead

    First action

    Ask the two automaker partners which model launch in Texas could carry an offer.

    How to measure it

    EV offers live

    Now
    –
    Target
    1
    By
    two quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Design the offer

      Period, price structure, eligibility.

      Business Operations lead 2 weeks

    2. 2

      Model the cost

      Charging usage and price risk.

      Business Operations lead 2 weeks

    3. 3

      Write the business case

      Using the partner calculator.

      Marketing Lead 1 week

    4. 4

      Regulatory review

      Check every consumer-facing claim against PUCT retail electric provider rules (provider name and certificate number, Electricity Facts Label) and, for green claims, the FTC Green Guides.

      Business Operations lead 2 days

    5. 5

      Dealer sheet

      One page a salesperson can explain.

      Marketing Lead 1 week

    6. 6

      Pitch the automaker

      Tied to a model launch.

      Enterprise Sales lead 1 month

    First result
    2 quarters
    Cost
    Sales time; price risk modeled before launch
    Owner
    Enterprise Sales lead

    Smallest test

    Offer it through one dealer group first.

    Why it works

    Package a standard offer (for example a period of home charging included with a new EV in Texas, priced as a plan), with a business case, dealer training sheet and a co-branded enrollment page, ready for one model launch.

    Automakers compete on ownership cost and convenience. A concrete, priced offer turns a long strategic conversation into a launch decision.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Charging usage higher than modeled

      Cap included usage and price with a margin for heavy users.

    Evidence

    • Your websiteHomepage: "We enable any company to be a power company"; Light handles "risk, regulatory compliance, payments, and customer support" so partners sell their own branded electricity plans through a prebuilt UI or an API; stats: "30% of US solar sales are powered by partners", "300k+ rental units", "2 of 5 top automakers", "#1 most cross-sold product for most partners", "$2k average brand-affiliated spend per year", "8m+ eligible households".Source
    • HiringSales roles: Enterprise sales to "the largest companies in the world" with a bespoke business case ("not a typical enterprise software sale"); Home Electrification sales across solar and storage, HVAC, smart panels, home energy management and demand response; Light's first Business Development lead for data centers, building retail supply for neighborhoods and "household electricity benefits written into community benefit agreements".Source
    • Search resultsSeries A of $46M (September 2026) led by Matrix with Activate Capital, Spark Capital, Mischief, Gigascale, MCJ and BoxGroup; about $60M equity raised and over $100M of capital with the credit facility; funds go to the API and expansion beyond Texas into PJM, starting with New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Illinois; the company reports reaching more than 30% of US residential solar sales, 500,000+ homeowners and 1M+ multifamily units, with run-rate revenue up 10x in 12 months.Source

Big bets 3

Larger plays that can change the trajectory.

  • 16

    Each new state brings its own licensing, consumer rules and wholesale market. Doing the first three as a playbook makes every later state faster.

    High impactHigh effort First result in 2 quarters Business Operations lead

    First action

    Write the regulatory checklist for New Jersey with counsel.

    How to measure it

    Days from license to first customer

    Now
    –
    Target
    under 30
    By
    third state

    Steps

    1. 1

      State checklist

      License, rules, disclosures.

      Business Operations lead 1 month

    2. 2

      Pick launch partners

      From the waitlist.

      Enterprise Sales lead 1 month

    3. 3

      Adapt the kit

      State-specific disclosures.

      Marketing Lead 2 weeks

    4. 4

      Regulatory review

      Check every consumer-facing claim against PUCT retail electric provider rules (provider name and certificate number, Electricity Facts Label) and, for green claims, the FTC Green Guides.

      Business Operations lead 2 days

    5. 5

      Launch the first state

      With two partners.

      Partner Growth lead 1 quarter

    6. 6

      Write it up

      What to repeat.

      Business Operations lead 2 weeks

    First result
    2 quarters
    Cost
    Licensing, legal and launch costs
    Owner
    Business Operations lead

    Smallest test

    Pennsylvania first with one partner.

    Why it works

    One checklist per state (license, consumer protection rules, contract terms, required disclosures, customer support coverage), launch partners from the waitlist, and a launch campaign kit.

    Expansion is what the Series A pays for, and the partners who sell in many states want one provider everywhere.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Stricter consumer rules in new states

      Partners sign up only through compliant channels; no door-to-door or cold calling without the state's rules applied.

    Builds on

    Evidence

    • Search resultsSeries A of $46M (September 2026) led by Matrix with Activate Capital, Spark Capital, Mischief, Gigascale, MCJ and BoxGroup; about $60M equity raised and over $100M of capital with the credit facility; funds go to the API and expansion beyond Texas into PJM, starting with New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Illinois; the company reports reaching more than 30% of US residential solar sales, 500,000+ homeowners and 1M+ multifamily units, with run-rate revenue up 10x in 12 months.Source
    • HiringPartner Growth: "own partner growth from implementation through growth", earn executive access at partners and build "the lifecycle intelligence that turns our intuitions about what's working into something we can measure"; Business Operations will "move enrollment and revenue across our partner portfolio", shape pricing and chart new states and verticals.Source
    • Search resultsFounded in 2023; CEO and co-founder Baker Shogry says retail electricity is "dominated by these very large incumbents that are offering this one-size-fits-all product"; Light operates in Texas today and is in talks with data center developers.Source
  • 17

    Light is hiring its first data center business development lead to build retail supply for neighborhoods and "household electricity benefits written into community benefit agreements". Communities resist new campuses partly over power costs.

    High impactHigh effort First result in 3 quarters Business Development lead

    First action

    Map the three campus developers in Texas with projects facing community opposition.

    How to measure it

    Signed programs

    Now
    –
    Target
    1
    By
    3 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Map projects

      Campuses in permitting.

      Business Development lead, Data Centers 1 month

    2. 2

      Design the offer

      Benefit, funding, reporting.

      Business Operations lead 1 month

    3. 3

      Regulatory review

      Check every consumer-facing claim against PUCT retail electric provider rules (provider name and certificate number, Electricity Facts Label) and, for green claims, the FTC Green Guides.

      Business Operations lead 2 days

    4. 4

      Pitch developers

      Three first.

      Business Development lead, Data Centers 2 months

    5. 5

      Pilot

      One community.

      Partner Growth lead 1 quarter

    6. 6

      Publish results

      Households served, savings.

      Marketing Lead after pilot

    First result
    3 quarters
    Cost
    Sales and program design
    Owner
    Business Development lead, Data Centers

    Smallest test

    Present the concept to one developer.

    Why it works

    A packaged offer for campus developers: a discounted or protected-rate plan for nearby households, funded by the developer, delivered by Light, and reported transparently.

    It helps developers win local approval and gives Light thousands of households per campus in one agreement.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Seen as public relations only

      Pass on programs that are only optics, as the job post says, and report real results.

    Evidence

    • HiringSales roles: Enterprise sales to "the largest companies in the world" with a bespoke business case ("not a typical enterprise software sale"); Home Electrification sales across solar and storage, HVAC, smart panels, home energy management and demand response; Light's first Business Development lead for data centers, building retail supply for neighborhoods and "household electricity benefits written into community benefit agreements".Source
    • Search resultsFounded in 2023; CEO and co-founder Baker Shogry says retail electricity is "dominated by these very large incumbents that are offering this one-size-fits-all product"; Light operates in Texas today and is in talks with data center developers.Source
    • Search resultsSeries A of $46M (September 2026) led by Matrix with Activate Capital, Spark Capital, Mischief, Gigascale, MCJ and BoxGroup; about $60M equity raised and over $100M of capital with the credit facility; funds go to the API and expansion beyond Texas into PJM, starting with New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Illinois; the company reports reaching more than 30% of US residential solar sales, 500,000+ homeowners and 1M+ multifamily units, with run-rate revenue up 10x in 12 months.Source
  • 18

    Light reached Meter's first enrollment in six days with hands-on help. Smaller companies (installers, home services) need the same path without a person on every launch.

    High impactHigh effort First result in 2 quarters Technical Partner Manager

    First action

    List every step in a launch and mark which need a person today.

    How to measure it

    Self-serve partner launches

    Now
    –
    Target
    25
    By
    two quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Map the launch

      Every step and who does it.

      Technical Partner Manager 2 weeks

    2. 2

      Automate checks

      Compliance and setup.

      Technical Partner Manager 6 weeks

    3. 3

      Build the portal

      Sandbox, checklist, templates.

      Technical Partner Manager 2 months

    4. 4

      Regulatory review

      Check every consumer-facing claim against PUCT retail electric provider rules (provider name and certificate number, Electricity Facts Label) and, for green claims, the FTC Green Guides.

      Business Operations lead 2 days

    5. 5

      Pilot with five small partners

      Measure time to launch.

      Partner Growth lead 1 month

    6. 6

      Open it up

      Linked from the site.

      Marketing Lead ongoing

    First result
    2 quarters
    Cost
    About a quarter of engineering
    Owner
    Technical Partner Manager

    Smallest test

    Five small partners launched with a guided checklist and no calls.

    Why it works

    A partner portal with a sandbox, step-by-step launch checklist, pre-approved templates, and automated compliance checks, so small partners launch themselves.

    The long tail of small partners is too large for a sales team, and self-serve turns the category guide and calculator into signed partners.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Small partners mis-market plans

      Locked compliant templates and review of anything custom.

    Builds on

    Evidence

    • HiringTechnical Partner Manager: own partner launch implementations and be "a bridge between our partners' developers and our own product and engineering teams" so programs "launch seamlessly, perform exceptionally, and expand".Source
    • Your websiteTestimonials: Meter's founder, "Six days. That's all it took from signing with Light to enrolling our first customer"; Palmetto's SVP of Strategy & Operations on moving "from affiliate offers to an inclusive, on-brand and on-message consumer offering"; partner logos include Palmetto, GoodLeap, Ownwell, Otovo, ElevateOS and Emporia.Source
    • Your websiteHomepage: "We enable any company to be a power company"; Light handles "risk, regulatory compliance, payments, and customer support" so partners sell their own branded electricity plans through a prebuilt UI or an API; stats: "30% of US solar sales are powered by partners", "300k+ rental units", "2 of 5 top automakers", "#1 most cross-sold product for most partners", "$2k average brand-affiliated spend per year", "8m+ eligible households".Source

Wildcards 3

Unexpected experiments, each with a cheap way to test it.

  • 19

    The Channel Partnerships role names "industry associations" as a channel. Associations look for member benefits that bring revenue.

    Medium impactMedium effort First result in 1 quarter Channel Partnerships lead

    First action

    List the state and national solar and home-services associations in Texas.

    How to measure it

    Partner launches via associations

    Now
    –
    Target
    10
    By
    two quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      List associations

      Texas first.

      Channel Partnerships lead 1 week

    2. 2

      Design the benefit

      Terms and referral share.

      Business Operations lead 1 week

    3. 3

      Pitch two

      With the calculator.

      Channel Partnerships lead 1 month

    4. 4

      Co-host a webinar

      For members.

      Marketing Lead 1 month

    5. 5

      Regulatory review

      Check every consumer-facing claim against PUCT retail electric provider rules (provider name and certificate number, Electricity Facts Label) and, for green claims, the FTC Green Guides.

      Business Operations lead 2 days

    6. 6

      Measure

      Launches per association.

      Channel Partnerships lead monthly

    First result
    1 quarter
    Cost
    Referral share
    Owner
    Channel Partnerships lead

    Smallest test

    One webinar with one association.

    Why it works

    Offer associations a member benefit: members can launch a branded plan on preferred terms, with the association earning a referral share and co-hosting a webinar.

    Associations distribute to hundreds of members at once, with trust Light could not buy.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Low member uptake

      Start with the association whose members are already partners.

    Evidence

    • HiringChannel Partnerships: grow "through the companies and platforms that influence entire ecosystems", such as hardware OEMs, software platforms, distributors, financiers, industry associations and marketplaces, using referral or affiliate programs, integrations and co-selling, sponsorships, licensing or resellers.Source
    • Your websiteHomepage: "We enable any company to be a power company"; Light handles "risk, regulatory compliance, payments, and customer support" so partners sell their own branded electricity plans through a prebuilt UI or an API; stats: "30% of US solar sales are powered by partners", "300k+ rental units", "2 of 5 top automakers", "#1 most cross-sold product for most partners", "$2k average brand-affiliated spend per year", "8m+ eligible households".Source
    • HiringMarketing Lead (founding marketer): "make embedded electricity feel inevitable and establish Light as the company defining the category"; a hands-on generalist across positioning, content and collateral, launches, partner marketing, PR and communications, social and earned media, and field and events; Light is "investing aggressively in growth".Source
  • 20

    Light sees enrollment, usage and plan structure across many partners. Aggregated, that shows how households with solar, batteries and EVs use power, which almost nobody publishes.

    Medium impactMedium effort First result in 1 quarter Marketing Lead

    First action

    Pick three statistics Light can publish without exposing any partner.

    How to measure it

    Mentions per report

    Now
    –
    Target
    5
    By
    second report

    Steps

    1. 1

      Pick statistics

      Aggregated and safe to share.

      Business Operations lead 1 week

    2. 2

      Check rules

      Customer data and partner contracts.

      Business Operations lead 1 week

    3. 3

      Write the report

      Charts and short notes.

      Marketing Lead 2 weeks

    4. 4

      Regulatory review

      Check every consumer-facing claim against PUCT retail electric provider rules (provider name and certificate number, Electricity Facts Label) and, for green claims, the FTC Green Guides.

      Business Operations lead 2 days

    5. 5

      Pitch and share

      Reporters and partners.

      Marketing Lead 2 weeks

    6. 6

      Measure

      Mentions and shares.

      Marketing Lead quarterly

    First result
    1 quarter
    Cost
    $0 to $3,000
    Owner
    Marketing Lead

    Smallest test

    Publish one statistic in a founder post.

    Why it works

    A short quarterly report (anonymized and aggregated): enrollment by vertical, usage patterns for homes with batteries or EVs, and response times, with partners quoted.

    Original data earns press, gives partners content for their customers and supports the category story.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Savings claims about customers

      Publish usage and enrollment patterns, not savings promises.

    Evidence

    • Your websiteHomepage: "We enable any company to be a power company"; Light handles "risk, regulatory compliance, payments, and customer support" so partners sell their own branded electricity plans through a prebuilt UI or an API; stats: "30% of US solar sales are powered by partners", "300k+ rental units", "2 of 5 top automakers", "#1 most cross-sold product for most partners", "$2k average brand-affiliated spend per year", "8m+ eligible households".Source
    • Search resultsSeries A of $46M (September 2026) led by Matrix with Activate Capital, Spark Capital, Mischief, Gigascale, MCJ and BoxGroup; about $60M equity raised and over $100M of capital with the credit facility; funds go to the API and expansion beyond Texas into PJM, starting with New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Illinois; the company reports reaching more than 30% of US residential solar sales, 500,000+ homeowners and 1M+ multifamily units, with run-rate revenue up 10x in 12 months.Source
    • HiringMarketing Lead (founding marketer): "make embedded electricity feel inevitable and establish Light as the company defining the category"; a hands-on generalist across positioning, content and collateral, launches, partner marketing, PR and communications, social and earned media, and field and events; Light is "investing aggressively in growth".Source
  • 21

    Texas customers remember the 2021 winter storm. With partners' brands on the plan, a bad week of peak prices or outages lands on the partner's reputation.

    Medium impactLow effort First result in Next peak season Partner Growth lead

    First action

    Write the summer peak message set for next season.

    How to measure it

    Churn in peak months

    Now
    –
    Target
    below the rest of the year
    By
    next peak season

    Steps

    1. 1

      Write message sets

      Summer and winter.

      Marketing Lead 1 week

    2. 2

      Regulatory review

      Check every consumer-facing claim against PUCT retail electric provider rules (provider name and certificate number, Electricity Facts Label) and, for green claims, the FTC Green Guides.

      Business Operations lead 2 days

    3. 3

      Support plan

      Staffing and scripts for peak weeks.

      Partner Growth lead 1 week

    4. 4

      Share with partners

      Six weeks before each season.

      Partner Growth lead 1 day

    5. 5

      Run during peaks

      Send on alerts.

      Partner Growth lead as needed

    6. 6

      Measure

      Churn and complaints.

      Business Operations lead after each season

    First result
    Next peak season
    Cost
    $0
    Owner
    Partner Growth lead

    Smallest test

    Send one peak-week message through one partner.

    Why it works

    Ready-to-send messages and a support plan for partners before each summer and winter peak: what the plan protects against, how to save during peaks, and how support works that week.

    Calm, early communication during peaks keeps customers and partners, and fast support (15-second average response) is a real differentiator.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Promising reliability Light does not control

      Talk about pricing protection and support, never about outages Light cannot prevent.

    Evidence

    • Your websiteHomepage: "We enable any company to be a power company"; Light handles "risk, regulatory compliance, payments, and customer support" so partners sell their own branded electricity plans through a prebuilt UI or an API; stats: "30% of US solar sales are powered by partners", "300k+ rental units", "2 of 5 top automakers", "#1 most cross-sold product for most partners", "$2k average brand-affiliated spend per year", "8m+ eligible households".Source
    • HiringPartner Growth: "own partner growth from implementation through growth", earn executive access at partners and build "the lifecycle intelligence that turns our intuitions about what's working into something we can measure"; Business Operations will "move enrollment and revenue across our partner portfolio", shape pricing and chart new states and verticals.Source
    • Search resultsFounded in 2023; CEO and co-founder Baker Shogry says retail electricity is "dominated by these very large incumbents that are offering this one-size-fits-all product"; Light operates in Texas today and is in talks with data center developers.Source

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30/60/90 roadmap

What to focus on in each month, and the ideas that carry it.

  1. Days 1 to 308 ideas

    Package the proof (business-case calculator, launch page, renewable sourcing, category guide), open the PJM waitlist, fix developer and security basics, and start the launch kit and partner benchmarks.

  2. Days 31 to 6010 ideas

    Build channels: proposal software, events, press, move-in, pricing tests and the device revenue share; plus associations, a data report and peak-season playbooks.

  3. Days 61 to 903 ideas

    Commit to the big bets: the PJM launch playbook, community benefits around data centers and self-serve partner onboarding.

The research behind the plan

3 research areas, each summarised in a few lines. Open any of them for the full detail.

Customers

What customers say

Customers value fast launches. The most cited problem: selling hardware while customers buy volatile power elsewhere.

  • An on-brand offer instead of an affiliate link
  • Complex regulation and billing
  • In their words: “be a power company”

Market

Competitive landscape

5 competitors compared: Incumbent Texas retailers (for example Reliant and TXU Energy), Octopus Energy (Kraken), Tesla Electric, Base Power and 1 more.

  • Gap to exploit: Electricity as a feature of non-energy products
  • Incumbent Texas retailers (for example Reliant and TXU Energy): Not built for partner-branded plans
  • Octopus Energy (Kraken): Sells software to utilities rather than making non-energy brands into providers

Hiring signals

Seven of Light's eleven open roles are go-to-market, right after a $46M Series A to expand beyond Texas.

  • Marketing Lead: First marketer to define the category: positioning, content, PR, partner marketing, events. Ideas 1, 3, 4, 10, 11, 20.
  • Channel Partnerships: Reach whole ecosystems through platforms, financiers, OEMs and associations. Ideas 9, 12, 19.
  • Partner Growth: Enrollment per partner and measurable lifecycle intelligence. Ideas 7, 8, 21.

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