Overview
Daylight processes partner payments via ACH on a fixed twice-weekly funding schedule. Payment is released after the applicable project milestone has been completed, all required documentation has been received and approved, and the partner invoice has been signed.
To avoid payment delays, partners should ensure milestone requirements are complete and invoices are signed before the applicable submission deadline.
Payment Milestone Schedule
EPC Partners are paid upon completion of the following project milestones:
Milestones (M1, M2,& M3) | Amount |
M1 – Work Order Signed | $1,000 |
M2 – Installation Complete & Install Package Approved | 80% of Total EPC Payment Value (less M1 payment) |
M3 – PTO Approved, System Energized & Operating | Remaining Balance |
Sales Orgs partnering via Daylight Direct are paid upon the following milestones:
Commission MIlestones (CM1 & CM2) | Amount |
CM1 – Work Order Signed | $1,000 |
CM2 - Installation Complete | Remaining Balance (less adders & clawbacks) |
Master Installer Partners are paid upon completion of the following project milestones:
Milestones (M1, M2,& M3) | Amount |
M1 – Work Order Signed | $1,000 |
M2 – Installation Complete & Install Package Approved | 80% of the Installer’s Redline to Daylight (plus Adders, less M1) |
M3 – PTO Approved, System Energized & Operating | Remaining Balance |
Invoice Submission & Approval
To be included in an upcoming funding cycle:
Partner invoices must be signed by 5:00 PM ET at least one business day prior to the applicable funding cutoff.
Signed invoices are reviewed and approved by the Daylight Operations team on the following business day.
Funding is determined by the invoice approval date, not the invoice signature date.
Invoices received after the submission deadline will be processed during the next eligible funding cycle.
Funding Schedule
Daylight processes partner payments twice per week via ACH.
Funding Days: Tuesday & Thursday
Approval Cutoff Times: Tuesday at 5:00 PM ET and Friday at 5:00 PM ET
Payment Method: ACH or Wire
Holiday schedules may modify funding dates. Any changes will be communicated.
Invoice Approved by Daylight | ACH Funding Date |
Monday | Thursday |
Tuesday | Thursday |
Wednesday | Tuesday (following week) |
Thursday | Tuesday (following week) |
Friday | Tuesday (following week) |
Milestone Requirements
M1 / CM1 – Work Order Signed
Payment is eligible after:
Executed Work Order has been received.
Required project information has been submitted.
Partner invoice has been signed and approved.
M2 / CM2 – Installation Complete
Payment is eligible after:
Installation is complete. (**CM2 trigger)
Required installation photo package & install stage items have been uploaded.
Daylight has completed QA/QC review and approved the photo package.
Any required corrective actions have been completed.
Partner invoice has been signed and approved.
Note: Installation completion alone does not trigger payment. The installation photo package must successfully pass Daylight’s QA/QC review.
M3 – Final Payment
Payment is eligible after:
Permission to Operate (PTO) has been received.
The system has been energized and is operating.
Final project documentation has been completed.
Partner invoice has been signed and approved.
Required Documentation
To avoid payment delays, ensure all required documentation has been submitted prior to requesting payment.
Depending on the milestone, required documentation may include:
Executed Work Order
Installation photo package
As-Built CAD when applicable
Required inspection documentation
Permission to Operate (PTO)
Any additional documentation requested by Daylight Operations
Incomplete or inaccurate documentation will delay payment until all outstanding requirements have been satisfied.
Common Reasons Payments Are Delayed
Payments may be delayed for any of the following reasons:
Missing or incomplete documentation
Incomplete installation photo package
QA/QC review deficiencies requiring correction
Outstanding project requirements
Invoice submitted after the applicable deadline
Incorrect or outdated ACH banking information
ACH / Wire Processing
Daylight is responsible for initiating payments according to the published funding schedule. Receipt of funds is subject to your financial institution’s processing timelines, policies, and procedures. Daylight is not responsible for delays occurring after payment has been transmitted.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I sign my invoice?
Sign your invoice as soon as your milestone requirements have been completed. Waiting until the submission deadline may result in your payment being moved to the next funding cycle.
Does completing an installation automatically trigger payment?
No. Installations must successfully pass Daylight’s QA/QC review, including approval of the required installation photo package.
What happens if my invoice is signed after the deadline?
Invoices received after the applicable submission deadline will be included in the next available funding cycle.
Can Daylight expedite payments?
No. To ensure consistency and accuracy across all partner payments, Daylight follows the published funding schedule. Exceptions are generally not made.
Best Practices
To ensure timely payment:
Sign invoices immediately after milestone requirements have been met.
Submit all required documentation promptly.
Verify installation photo packages are complete before submission.
Respond quickly to any QA/QC correction requests.
Keep your ACH banking information current.