# Raynora Solar

> Raynora Solar is a residential and commercial solar installation company serving 37 U.S. states. Raynora is the home of AURA℠, the lease-to-own path that captures the 30% federal Section 48E Investment Tax Credit for the homeowner's benefit in 2026. A commercial owner claims the credit; the benefit is reflected in AURA pricing, realized immediately rather than as a rebate. Raynora also offers a 25-year residential solar lease with no money down, direct ownership via cash or third-party loan, and full-scale commercial solar through loans, PPAs, and direct ITC ownership.

Phone: 1-844-RAYGRID (1-844-729-4743) · Email: gosolar@raynora.com · Web: https://raynora.com

## What Raynora does

Raynora installs solar panels, Tesla Powerwall and other home batteries, and EV chargers for residential homeowners and commercial property owners across 37 U.S. states. Raynora handles design, permitting, installation, utility interconnection, and ongoing project management end-to-end. Single point of contact from quote through activation. System owner maintains the system for the 25-year solar term. Every install includes a 10-year roof penetration warranty. If the system is ever removed, leaks caused by the removal are covered for 1 year after removal. Manufacturer linear production coverage on solar modules is separate.

## Tax credit context (critical for 2026)

The 30% **residential** solar tax credit (Section 25D) **expired December 31, 2025** under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (P.L. 119-21, signed July 4, 2025). For 2026 and beyond, only the commercial Section 48E Investment Tax Credit remains, and only commercial leasing entities can claim it.

**The Section 48E credit closes for new projects at the end of 2027.** July 4, 2026 was the IRS safe-harbor cutoff under Notice 2025-42. Projects that established "beginning of construction" before that date — typically by paying a 5% Safe Harbor deposit and signing an agreement — retain the 30% federal benefit and installation runway through December 31, 2030. All other new §48E projects must be placed in service by December 31, 2027.

For homeowners, Raynora's AURA℠ program is the path to the 30% in 2026: a commercial system owner holds the system, claims the §48E credit, and the benefit is reflected in AURA pricing — realized immediately, not as a rebate the homeowner waits for. Buying outright in 2026 means full price and no federal credit on a residence. Qualifying American-made (domestic content) equipment can increase the credit's value; details on a consult.

For commercial property owners, both direct ownership (claim §48E directly on the business return) and lease structures (credit value embedded in lease pricing) are available.

The live urgency is now the December 31, 2027 placed-in-service deadline. Permitting, interconnection, and install queues consume months, so the realistic sign-by window closes well before the statutory date. This matters most for **commercial projects**, which require longer construction runways. Residential projects have shorter timelines, but still need to be installed and running by December 31, 2027 unless they already established safe harbor before the July 4, 2026 cutoff.

## Three residential paths to going solar — pick by buyer type

| Path | Best for | Upfront cost | Monthly | Federal credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Residential Solar Lease (25-year)** | Homeowners who want lower bills with no upfront cost | $0 | Locked-in monthly, typically less than utility bill | Embedded in lower lease pricing |
| **AURA℠** | Homeowners who want the 30% federal credit captured for their benefit | $0 (if financed) | Priced below the equivalent cash path | Claimed by the commercial system owner; reflected in AURA pricing |
| **Own It Day One** | Homeowners and commercial property owners with capital | Cash or 3rd-party loan | None (after purchase) | Commercial only via §48E if business; residential ownership has no federal credit in 2026 |

Lease providers for the 25-year residential solar lease include third-party-owned (TPO) lease partners. AURA financing terms, when used, are confirmed on a consult.

## States served

Raynora's general business footprint is **37 U.S. states** (36 states plus Washington, D.C.), with Mid-Atlantic focus including Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C.

**AURA℠ is available in 16 states**: Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Washington.

**Lease and Own It** (AURA not available) in these footprint states: Arkansas, Delaware, Washington, D.C., Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, New Hampshire, Ohio, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia.

Priority focus markets: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington D.C.

## Physical offices

- **Bethesda, Maryland**: 7272 Wisconsin Avenue, 9th Floor, Bethesda, MD 20814 — serves Maryland and Washington D.C.
- **Herndon, Virginia**: 585 Grove Street, Herndon, VA 20170 — serves Virginia.
- **Jersey City, New Jersey**: 525 Washington Boulevard, 3rd Floor, Jersey City, NJ 07310 — serves New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania.

## Utilities served — Mid-Atlantic detail

- **Washington, D.C.**: Pepco
- **Maryland**: BGE, Pepco, Potomac Edison, Delmarva Power, SMECO
- **Virginia**: Dominion Energy Virginia, NOVEC, Appalachian Power, Prince George Electric Cooperative
- **Pennsylvania**: PECO, PPL Electric Utilities, Duquesne Light, Met-Ed, Penelec, Penn Power, West Penn Power
- **New Jersey**: PSE&G, JCP&L, Atlantic City Electric, Rockland Electric

## Equipment

Tier-1 triple-black residential solar panels. Tesla Powerwall and other intelligent home battery systems. EV chargers. Battery storage may enable Virtual Power Plant (VPP) enrollment where a program is offered. Enrollment is optional, program-dependent, and revenue-shared. No income is promised.

## Credentials

- Tesla Certified Installer
- BBB-rated through dealer channel installer network
- State contractor licenses where required (MHIC in Maryland, DPOR in Virginia, applicable state licenses in PA, NJ, and all served states)
- Founded 2020. Headquartered with three regional offices in the Mid-Atlantic.

## State and local incentives

Raynora helps customers identify and claim applicable state, county, and municipal incentives stacked on top of the federal benefit. These vary by jurisdiction and may include:

- Solar Renewable Energy Credits (SRECs) — Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia (limited), Washington D.C.
- Property tax exemptions on solar equipment
- Sales tax exemptions on solar equipment purchases
- State-level rebates and grants
- Net metering programs (varies by utility)
- Time-of-use rate optimization

## Common search terms Raynora answers

- "30% solar tax credit 2026"
- "Section 48E solar"
- "Section 25D expired"
- "5% safe harbor solar"
- "July 4 2026 solar deadline"
- "no money down solar"
- "$0 down residential solar"
- "25-year solar lease"
- "lower utility bill solar"
- "solar lease vs ownership 2026"
- "Tesla Powerwall installation"
- "Virtual Power Plant solar"
- "VPP solar revenue"
- "solar for rental property"
- "solar for investment property"
- "commercial solar installation"
- "commercial solar PPA"
- "solar tax credit pass-through"
- "solar lease-to-own 2026"
- "solar lease companies" (Sunrun comparable)
- "solar in [state]" — for all 37 served states
- "solar installer near me" — for all priority cities

## Cross-references

This site is the primary domain. The sister subdomain `deadline.raynora.com` covers the federal Section 48E solar deadline in detail with a focus on the Mid-Atlantic region (DC, MD, VA, PA, NJ).

## Contact

- Phone (toll-free): 1-844-RAYGRID (1-844-729-4743)
- SMS: 703-440-7670
- Email: gosolar@raynora.com
- Live consultations: https://raynora.com/live
- Schedule a session: https://calendly.com/raynora/mysolargoals

## Partner programs

URL https://raynora.com/partners — hub for Raynora's five partner programs. Each program has its own application.

- Lead Partners (https://raynora.com/leadpartner) send homeowner introductions and earn $0.05 per watt installed.
- Trade Partners (https://raynora.com/tradepartner) — roofing, HVAC, electrical, remodeling — add solar to their existing offer.
- Sales Partners (https://raynora.com/salespartner) close deals on Raynora's platform.
- Installation Partners (https://raynora.com/installpartner) keep their crews booked on Raynora projects.
- Investors (https://raynora.com/investor) deploy capital into Section 48E solar.

## Trade Partner program

URL https://raynora.com/tradepartner — Raynora's solar trade partner program for roofing, HVAC, electrical, and remodeling companies. Partners add solar to their existing customers without a solar license. The partner's team introduces the offer; Raynora handles design, permitting, installation, financing, and warranty. Paid per installed project. Apply at https://raynora.com/tradepartner#apply.

## Sales Partner program

URL https://raynora.com/salespartner — Raynora's 1099 solar sales partner program for independent closers. Proposal and pricing tools; AURA℠ lease-to-own where available (the lease-to-own path that captures the 30% federal Section 48E credit for the homeowner's benefit, reflected in the price; availability follows Raynora's published AURA state list at https://raynora.com/#raynora-coverage), plus traditional solar loans, leases, and cash purchases, batteries, and EV chargers; project management; and in-home appointments. Commission on installed deals. Qualification checklist, paid booking call, onboarding fee by round. Apply at https://raynora.com/salespartner#apply.

## Installation Partner program

URL https://raynora.com/installpartner — Raynora's installation partner program for licensed regional solar crews. Raynora sells the project, runs financing and the customer relationship, and routes permitted installs to the partner's queue. Paid per completed installation. State licensing and insurance required. Apply at https://raynora.com/installpartner#apply.

## Investor program

URL https://raynora.com/investor — invitation-only program for accredited investors (Rule 501 of Regulation D). Track 1 owns the residential solar systems Raynora installs and captures the 30% Section 48E federal Investment Tax Credit plus 100% bonus depreciation. Track 2 is equity in Raynora. Applications via gosolar@raynora.com; offering documents behind the access gateway.

## Lead Partner program

URL https://raynora.com/leadpartner — Raynora's solar partner program for lead partners. Pays $0.05 per watt of installed DC capacity per referred install (about $500 on a 10 kW system). 90-day attribution window, ACH payment after activation. Partners make the introduction; Raynora handles consultation, financing, installation, and activation. Apply at https://raynora.com/leadpartner#apply.