Guides for solar, D2D, and roofing teams adding HVAC commissions. The EPC model, cross-sell strategies, and how to earn $1,500–$3,000 per deal.
Solar teams face seasonal revenue dips — HVAC doesn't. Learn how solar reps are cross-selling HVAC with $1,500–$3,000 commissions per deal, zero installation risk.
EPC ModelThe HVAC EPC model lets sales reps earn $1,500–$3,000 per deal with no license, no truck, and no crew. Here's exactly how it works and how to get started.
Partner ProgramSolar companies are adding HVAC referral programs — earning $1,500–$3,000 per install with no license, no crew, and no upfront cost.
Home ServicesPlumbers, electricians, and handymen are adding HVAC maintenance agreements as recurring revenue — $300–$600 per customer per year, no license required.
Solar RepsSolar reps are uniquely positioned to earn $1,500–$3,000 per HVAC deal on appointments they're already working. Here's how commission programs work and what a day looks like running both.
Roofing PartnersRoofing companies are sitting on a hidden HVAC pipeline. Here's how roofers add $1,500–$3,000 per deal in HVAC commissions — no license, no crew, no new overhead.
D2D Sales StrategyCold calling for HVAC leads is dead for most teams. Learn the four channels that generate higher-quality leads at lower cost — referral programs, partnership leads, local SEO, and Meta Lead Ads.
Maintenance RevenueHVAC maintenance contract sales is the highest-margin revenue stream for contractors in 2026. Learn the upsell playbook, pricing tiers ($300–$600/year per contract), and how to turn your install base into recurring revenue.
HVAC Lead GenHVAC lead generation in 2026 runs on five channels — directory listings, Google Business Profile, referral programs, social media, and partnerships. The companion playbook to our cold-call-free guide.
Referral EconomicsHVAC referral economics in 2026: the 15–25% commission band, $300/warm-lead benchmark, $40–$120 platform CPL vs $0–$100 direct referral, and the worked example of what a 5-person shop earns when referrals move from informal to formalized.
Citations & AuthorityThe trade-association citation stack HVAC partner programs and solar installer referral programs need in 2026 — ACCA, ASHRAE, HVAC.com, SEIA, NABCEP and the broader contractor directory landscape, plus a 4-step playbook to build the authority layer this quarter.