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In less than 4 years, Lighthouse Solar has established leadership in the solar energy franchising business with locations in three states. With a unique business model, the Lighthouse Solar Franchising Company has established a satisfied customer base and strong growth throughout its first markets in Colorado, Texas and New York. Lighthouse Solar has established a brand name as a knowledgeable resource for home and business owners looking to transition to renewable energy.
Lighthouse Solar is strategically poised for rapid growth, both in the U.S. and globally, fueling its expansion via a vertically integrated business model. Additional store expansion is underway in Colorado and California. With growing government incentives and a power purchase model constantly pushing down the cost of supply, the Lighthouse Solar franchise network is poised to be a leading integrator of solar energy.
Lighthouse Solar franchise owner/operators share in the buying power of the entire group. You are immediately able to benefit from the volume purchasing of the entire franchise network and enjoy increased leverage and lower pricing as the network of owners expands. Lighthouse is constantly researching the best technology, visiting manufacturers and negotiating the best price possible for the ownership network.
Each franchise candidate must have a person on his or her team with general contracting, mechanical or electrical engineering, architectural, plumbing, HVAC, service repair or project management experience. Proven executive leadership skills are also required for large metropolitan markets. General Managers must have extensive experience in contracting or engineering with a history of superior customer service and project management. He or she must also reside within the desired market.
The mission of Lighthouse Solar is to facilitate the use of clean, free and unlimited solar energy. Our vision is that the clean power of the sun be delivered to every doorstep with a passionate dedication to the quality of our solar energy systems and positive experience of our customers.
"I'd put my money on the sun and solar energy.
What a source of power!
I hope we don't have to wait till oil
and coal run out before we tackle that."
Thomas Edison
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