December 3, 2025
Virtual Power Plants Create New Pathways for Business Action on Climate Change
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November 19, 2025
How do third-party-owned rooftop solar projects work?
Solar Power World“We’ve seen a major shift over the last three years from loans to leases and PPAs, driven in large part by the fast and steep rise of interest rates." said Dan Lotano, COO and chief strategy officer at financing company GoodLeap.
October 22, 2025
GoodLeap Named One of Newsweek’s Most Reliable Companies in America
NewsweekGoodLeap has been recognized on Newsweek’s Most Reliable Companies list for 2026. This honor celebrates companies that people trust to deliver, year after year—a recognition we’re especially proud of.
September 24, 2025
GoodLeap Named to Fortune’s 2025 Change the World List
FortuneWe’re honored to be recognized on Fortune’s Change the World list, which highlights companies using business innovation to drive positive social impact.
August 27, 2025
CT starts AI-driven ‘virtual power plant’ energy storage program
CT MirrorGoodLeap wouldn’t be the first company to operate such a system in CT, but the company has set ambitious goals
August 15, 2025
GoodLeap, Connecticut Green Bank partner on AI-enabled virtual power plant
S&P GlobalGoodLeap's AI-steered software, dubbed GoodGrid, will integrate with utility distributed energy resource management systems (DERMS) in a bid to reduce energy costs, improve grid resilience and advance the state's clean energy goals.
August 14, 2025
Connecticut Green Bank and GoodLeap partner to launch statewide VPP program
Solar BuilderThe initiative will aggregate thousands of solar and storage systems to lower costs, boost grid resilience, and deliver monthly cash rewards to participating homeowners under Connecticut’s Energy Storage Solutions program.
August 14, 2025
Connecticut Green Bank and GoodLeap link to develop VPPs
Power TechnologyThe collaboration seeks to reduce energy costs, bolster grid resilience and support the state’s commitment to clean energy.
June 3, 2025
How GoodLeap Payments helps contractors get paid faster
Solar BuilderGoodLeap has launched a new payment processing platform aimed at resolving long-standing payment delays for home improvement and solar installation contractors.
June 3, 2025
GoodLeap Challenges Roofr with Mobile Payment Platform
Roofing ContractorGoodLeap, a fintech known for solar and HVAC financing, launches its mobile-first payments platform for roofers, challenging Roofr and aiming to streamline cash flow in a tech-resistant industry.
June 3, 2025
Revolutionizing Contractor Payments: GoodLeap's New Solution
Investors HangoutA revolutionary new product from GoodLeap is set to improve the payment processing experience for contractors, making transactions easier and faster.
June 3, 2025
GoodLeap Introduces Payments Product for Contractors
PYMNTSGoodLeap has introduced a comprehensive payments product for contractors. The new GoodLeap Payments includes a variety of payments methods as well as refund and dispute resolution management, transaction reporting and QuickBooks integration.
May 13, 2025
Tackling Virginia’s Power Problems with Virtual Power Plants
Microgrid Knowledge"By intelligently coordinating thousands of distributed energy resources, we're not just helping families save on electricity costs, we're fundamentally reimagining how communities access reliable, sustainable power during critical demand periods." Ani Backa, vice president of virtual power plants for GoodLeap said in a statement.
February 26, 2025
There’s a New Clean Energy Grid in Town—And It’s Your House
SupercoolDan Lotano, GoodLeap's Chief Operating Officer, is now leading a transformation where our homes become active participants in the energy grid, accelerating the clean energy transition.
February 18, 2025
New CA Bill Improves Electricity Affordability by Using Virtual Power Plants
Advanced Energy United"California is already harnessing virtual power plants to help keep the lights on during the state’s hottest months," said Ani Backa, Vice President at GoodLeap, "but there is so much more that can be done with aggregated and coordinated distributed energy resources to support the state’s energy reliability and affordability needs.
January 8, 2025
Time to sell home solar + storage with long-term VPP revenue
Solar BuilderIn today’s competitive market, even the most talented contractors need every advantage they can get. There’s one powerful tool many aren’t using, and it could be the difference between a signed contract and a missed opportunity.
October 17, 2024
E65: Decarbonizing your house? Start with GoodLeap
Everybody in the PoolGoodLeap is a technology-first company that aims to be a premier marketplace for all things sustainability in the home. They provide tools and resources for both homeowners and contractors to make sustainable home improvements easier and more accessible. GoodLeap is committed to shaping the energy transition and working with utilities to create a more decentralized, distributed, and democratized energy system.
September 26, 2024
RMI’s New Report: VPPs Could Prevent up to 28 Million Tons of Carbon Emissions by 2035
Microgrid Knowledge"Distributed energy has proven its value to the millions of customers who benefit from cleaner, reliable, affordable energy every day," said GoodLeap founder, chairman, and CEO Hayes Barnard.
September 14, 2024
Rooftop Solar & Virtual Power Plants Take Center Stage As Oil & Gas Wilt
CleanTechnicaRooftop solar panels and virtual power plants are emerging as key players in the energy landscape, allowing homeowners to store and share power while enhancing grid reliability. As traditional oil and gas sectors decline, new energy programs are incentivizing consumers to adopt these renewable solutions.
September 12, 2024
Homeowners are getting paid up to $10,500 a year to create 'virtual power plants' to help out stressed grids
Business InsiderHomeowners with solar panels, batteries, and electric vehicles can now earn money by sharing excess energy with the grid through virtual power plants (VPPs). These programs help stabilize energy demand while providing financial incentives for homeowners to contribute to a cleaner, more resilient power system.
August 5, 2024
Greener Tomorrow, Today: 2024 Sustainability Awards celebrate organizations leading the environmental charge.
Business Intelligence GroupToday, the Business Intelligence Group proudly announced the winners of the prestigious Sustainability Awards program. In its ninth year, this annual program honors organizations, products, people and initiatives across industries that have prioritized sustainability as a core element of their business practices.
July 2, 2024
GoodLeap Wins Seal's 2024 Sustainable Innovation Award!
SEAL AwardsGoodLeap is proud to be recognized as one of Seal's Sustainable Innovation Award winners. Each year, the Seal Awards celebrate companies across the globe that are committed to making measurable contributions and developing innovative initiatives that drive true progress towards a lasting, healthy planet.
June 4, 2024
Wells Fargo Ex-CFO John Shrewsberry Readies GoodLeap for Next Growth Phase
The Wall Street JournalThe longtime bank executive joined the venture-backed solar financing company as CFO last year. He discusses what he brings to the process of scaling a fintech unicorn
February 13, 2024
GoodLeap named to Forbes Fintech 50 for 2024
ForbesFor the third year in a row, GoodLeap is proud to be named to the Forbes Fintech 50, which celebrates the top companies that exhibit innovation, growth, and adaptability, particularly in the face of industry challenges.
December 12, 2023
GoodLeap is thrilled to announce our inclusion on Fortune's 2023 #Impact20 list!
FortuneThe list highlights businesses that focus on tackling key social and environmental issues. We are proud to say that GoodLeap has helped over 1M homeowners sustainably upgrade their homes and our technology has supported more than $54 billion in financing since 2018.
December 6, 2023
PV Magazine: GoodLeap Announces Two Major C-Suite Hires
PV MagazineGoodLeap, LLC, a digital marketplace for sustainable solutions, announced two new hires.
June 6, 2023
GoodLeap again named to Forbes Fintech 50 for 2023
ForbesThe nation's top provider of residential solar loans, its platform and app have dealt over $20 billion in financing to about 700,000 homeowners making green home upgrades—up from 380,000 a year ago.
December 28, 2022
These Hollywood celebs and an NFL Hall of Famer want you to electrify your home to help solve the climate crisis
Business InsiderGoodLeap's 10-member council is stacked with Hollywood celebs like Edward Norton and Shailene Woodley and business veterans including former General Electric Chairman and CEO Jeff Immelt who are tasked with raising the profile of a mundane climate solution: electrifying your home.
November 17, 2022
Hayes Barnard, GoodLeap Founder, Chairman & CEO, spoke on "Bloomberg Markets: Americas"
BloombergHayes Barnard, GoodLeap Founder, Chairman & CEO, spoke with Alix Steel, Guy Johnson and Sonali Basak on "Bloomberg Markets: Americas" telling the anchors he is seeing strong demand for solar energy.
September 28, 2022
GoodLeap, GivePower and Hayes Barnard grab the October cover of Forbes Magazine
ForbesHayes Barnard figured out how to make costly green energy affordable-and it has made him one of the richest people in America.
August 15, 2022
GoodLeap CEO Hayes Barnard speaks with David Faber from ‘Squawk on the Street’
CNBCHayes Barnard joins ‘Squawk on the Street’ to explain what GoodLeap does, what the tax credits from the Inflation Reduction Act will do to the company’s demand and insight into the cost curve of sustainable products.
June 7, 2022
GoodLeap recognized as one of Forbes' top 50 in "The Fintech 50, 2022"
ForbesCalifornia-based GoodLeap makes it easier for users to make green home upgrades. It has funneled $13 billion in financing to about 380,000 homeowners—half of that just within the past year
April 15, 2022
How the founder of $12 billion startup GoodLeap is revolutionizing nonprofit funding
The Business of BusinessHayes Barnard knows how much access to clean energy and water access can change a community. He’s also figured out how to fund it on a consistent basis without the need for charity galas, grant applications, large campaigns, and concerns about fluctuations in donations.
March 8, 2022
GoodLeap named to the World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies list for 2022
Fast CompanyGoodLeap has become the country’s biggest rooftop solar financing provider in just three years by effectively serving as a bridge between homeowners, lenders, and installers.
November 9, 2021
Hayes Barnard discusses COP26 and Buy Now, Pay Later Wave on Bloomberg Markets: The Close
BloombergGoodleap Chairman & CEO Hayes Barnard speaks with Romaine Bostick, Caroline Hyde and Taylor Riggs on Bloomberg Markets on COP and the buy now, pay later wave
October 13, 2021
Tech Moguls Back GoodLeap's Green Housing Push With $12 Billion Valuation
Wall Street JournalAmericans are going to need at least $450 billion to turn their homes green in coming years, says entrepreneur Hayes Barnard, and he wants to get it to them.