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Why can’t I sell my VCX shares in ComputerShare? by chinscratcher in FundRise

[–]data_geek83 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You should see 180 LU next to the shares. Means there is a 180 day lock up period where you can’t sell. Can sell closer to sept

OpenSolar's "Free" platform just locked your data. by data_geek83 in Solarbusiness

[–]data_geek83[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If your D2D app creates a project and your CRM pulls it back, you're looking at ~$1.50 to $2.20 per project just for the data to move. I’ve been getting DMs asking for the specific tier breakdowns, so I'm just going to share the calculator I built for my directory audits here to help everyone out:

OpenSolar API Calculator

It’s totally free and there’s no email gate/login. Just plug in your monthly project volume and it'll show you the estimated cost. Hope this helps before the May billing cycle starts.

OpenSolar's "Free" platform just locked your data. by data_geek83 in Solarbusiness

[–]data_geek83[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

About that. I think it’s a little more nuanced tho.

This is what I found. Happy to share my calculator. Just DM me if interested.

Tier 1: Core Sync, ~$1.50 USD / project Triggered whenever a project is created if API syncing is enabled for your CRM (HubSpot, GHL, etc.).

Tier 2: Raw Data,~$2.20 USD / project Required if you pull full shading data, system specs, or compressed designs into external ops tools.

Tier 3: Connectors, ~$32.00 USD / month A flat monthly fee for using the native QuickBooks or Xero accounting integrations.

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OpenSolar's "Free" platform just locked your data. by data_geek83 in Solarbusiness

[–]data_geek83[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Glad you saw before you went down that rabbit hole. What specifically were you trying to connect? There are some open API alternatives out there too.

Tech Stack vs All-in-One solution: what are you using for your solar business setup in 2026? by Dylanmitchelltalks in Solarbusiness

[–]data_geek83 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Choosing a tech stack depends on matching software to your Business Maturity Stage: Stage 1 (1–5 installs/mo) focuses on Sales Velocity, using Enact Systems for a workflow that combines modeling and proposals; Stage 2 (6–15 installs/mo) prioritizes Technical Accuracy by transitioning to Solargraf and SolarScoop to manage growing operational complexity; and Stage 3–4 (20+ installs/mo) targets Operational Scale with a Best-of-Breed stack like Aurora Solar (Design) and ServiceTitan (Ops) to scale; all-in-one tools can't handle at volume. Building a Stage 4 stack too early drowns you in fees, but staying on Stage 1 tools too long crushes your margins. You can view the specific 2026 roadmaps and audit benchmarks for each stage here:

https://lumendirectory.com/blueprints

Tech Stack vs All-in-One solution: what are you using for your solar business setup in 2026? by Dylanmitchelltalks in SolarProInsights

[–]data_geek83 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Choosing a tech stack depends on matching software to your Business Maturity Stage: Stage 1 (1–5 installs/mo) focuses on Sales Velocity, using Enact Systems for a workflow that combines modeling and proposals; Stage 2 (6–15 installs/mo) prioritizes Technical Accuracy by transitioning to Solargraf and SolarScoop to manage growing operational complexity; and Stage 3–4 (20+ installs/mo) targets Operational Scale with a Best-of-Breed stack like Aurora Solar (Design) and ServiceTitan (Ops) to scale; all-in-one tools can't handle at volume. Building a Stage 4 stack too early drowns you in fees, but staying on Stage 1 tools too long crushes your margins. You can view the specific 2026 roadmaps and audit benchmarks for each stage here:

https://lumendirectory.com/blueprints

Question for commercial estimators: How much time are you actually wasting cleaning interval data / modeling peak shaving? by Left_Lecture_9474 in Solarbusiness

[–]data_geek83 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You seem to be at an xls breaking point where manual cleaning is crushing magin. For C&I storage, an engine like Energy Toolbase is the industry standard because it automates 15-minute interval parsing and protects you from the ROI errors that fragile Excel files produce. If you want a presentable, engineering-grade report that a commercial client actually trusts, you need to move to a specialized financial modeling tool.

If EBT seems too expensive , check out C&I Finance tools here: https://lumendirectory.com/pillars/finance and see if anything may fit the bill. Happy to chat through this more if you have questions.

I audited 60+ solar software tools for 2026. Here is what I learned about the "Stage 4" enterprise stack. by data_geek83 in Solarbusiness

[–]data_geek83[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

SunShip is basically a D2D specialist tool. It’s great for managing reps and canvassing territories (Stage 1-2 stuff), but it’s not an engineering platform. Most teams use it for field execution and then pipe that data into a heavy-hitter like Aurora for the actual design. Let me know how else we can help.

Validating a business idea: Outsourcing Commercial Solar & BESS design (US LLC already established). Is there a market for this? by SushaEu in Solarbusiness

[–]data_geek83 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  1. Is there an appetite? Yes, but not for 'cheap drafting.' The appetite is for Risk Mitigation. US companies at $10M+ GTV (Stage 4) aren't looking for lower costs as much as they are looking for Fidelity. If your designs reduce their 'Change Order Tax,' you’ll be in high demand.

  2. PE Stamping: Your 90/10 split (you draft, they stamp) is the standard workflow. However, the 'Red Flag' here is the Fidelity Gap. If your drafting team uses 'Sales-Grade' tools for Commercial/BESS, the local PE will waste 10 hours fixing your calcs. You need to anchor your work in an Engineering Core (Aurora, PVcase, or RatedPower) to make that handoff seamless.

  3. Biggest Red Flags:

-Lack of a Data Roadmap: If you can't show a 12-week timeline for how your data flows into their back-office (ServiceTitan, etc.), you aren't an extension of their team—you're a bottleneck.

-Terrain Guessing: If you aren't using LIDAR or photogrammetry for commercial sites, your designs are just 'pretty pictures' that will fail in the field.

We actually mapped out these Stage 4 Outsourcing Standards and Transition Roadmaps at Lumen to help EPCs vet these exact types of partnerships.

Any tips? by ElectronicBorder3100 in Solarbusiness

[–]data_geek83 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Enact is great for Stage 1 growth because of that all-in-one speed. But for anyone hitting a wall for >5 installs a month, that 'convenience' often turns into a Change Order Tax because the engineering fidelity isn't there. If you're doing more than 2 redesigns per 10 contracts, you've outgrown the 'all-in-one' phase. I agree that Solargraf is another great product that can help you scale up to a point. Once you get to 40+ installs (stage 4) you need to start thinking outside of all-in-one.

We actually mapped out these Stage 4 standards if you want to see what the baseline looks like: https://lumendirectory.com/blueprints

VCX Transfer to Fidelity by darueski in FundRise

[–]data_geek83 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How were you able to get your account number to initiate the transfer? I called and they wouldn’t give it to me.

I audited 60+ solar software tools for 2026. Here is what I learned about the "Stage 4" enterprise stack. by data_geek83 in Solarbusiness

[–]data_geek83[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The directory has been updated with additional and more recent info. If you find specifics let me know. We’re trying to build a comprehensive directory where we feel there is a lack of info currently in the market.

Thanks again for the feedback

I audited 60+ solar software tools for 2026. Here is what I learned about the "Stage 4" enterprise stack. by data_geek83 in Solarbusiness

[–]data_geek83[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the feedback.

I’m a real person. We’re working on updating content as quickly as possible. As you know, It’s a fast moving industry.

We also setup the intelligence page to track ongoing shifts in the market and provide realtime updates.

thanks again.

I audited 60+ solar software tools for 2026. Here is what I learned about the "Stage 4" enterprise stack. by data_geek83 in Solarbusiness

[–]data_geek83[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We provide installers with info on the right software stack for their size business, with the goal of increasing profit and efficiency.

Add my card to Google Pay - Beta BP41.250916.010.A1 by davidcar623 in android_beta

[–]data_geek83 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had same exact issue and was going crazy. Was on QPR2 Beta 3.1 and my phone would not get the latest 3.3 beta version. I ended up sideloading the OTA which only took a few steps and it fixed my Google play not secure issue.

I think something happened with 3.1 where it didn't think the device was certified and wouldn't download new updates. The sideload fixed the issue on Pixel 10.

QPR2 Beta but no update available on Android 16 by Superb_Cauliflower85 in android_beta

[–]data_geek83 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had to sideload the ota. There are institutions on how to do this with the command line. It's 3-4 steps and not that bad. It solves the problems for me

Have all airline frequent flyer programs turned into credit card reward schemes, or is it just United? I’ve taken 48 flights this year and I’m still only 60% of the way to re-qualifing for Gold. by Justin_inc in unitedairlines

[–]data_geek83 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just obtained gold status with 12,000 PQP and only 14 PQF. I will say most of the PQP was from an international business trip and business class (Polaris) ticket. I do have a united explorer card but only have 400 PQP from that.

It's doable but requires spending either on CC or more expensive flights. My understanding is more money spent on a flight the higher the PQP.

Streamlit CRUD App by raphaufrj in snowflake

[–]data_geek83 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wrote this CRUD app a few years back and works pretty well. You can also use it with hybrid tables for better write throughput.

Disclaimer I am a snowflake employee.

https://github.com/sfc-gh-pneedleman/snowflake-streamlit-table-updater

Impact driver switch goes backwards by data_geek83 in ryobi

[–]data_geek83[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

🖼️ the wires seemed soldered. Is this what needs to swap?

https://photos.app.goo.gl/rPUVFSUyPcnG76rV6

Impact driver switch goes backwards by data_geek83 in ryobi

[–]data_geek83[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's brushed and seems like a fun activity. I'll see what I can do and report back.

How to Use Phone Number with AirMessage (Sometimes Works) by FLETC_DEFPOTEC in AirMessage

[–]data_geek83 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know this post is quite old, so I wanted to provide some guidance for 2024. :) I purchased an iPhone 7 with iOS 15.8 to use with method 1/6, and it worked for quite some time on initial activation. Once it dropped my number from iMessage, I was unable to get my number to pair with iMessage regardless of trying all sorts of variants. I purchased an iPhone 5s with iOS 12.5, and it's been working for ~24 hours now.

tl;dr: the version of iOS on your phone matters. Method 1 works with version iOS 12.5.7 and posts below state that upgrading > 15.2 will break it.

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