Why This Matters
Keeping up with platform releases helps you take advantage of new features, bug fixes, and improvements as soon as they're available. Here's what changed in this update so you can stay ahead of the curve.
What You'll Need
Admin access to SubcontractorHub
A web browser (Chrome or Edge recommended)
What's New in This Release
This week, SubcontractorHub is excited to introduce several new features and updates to enhance your experience.
In this article, we'll walk you through the latest enhancements and provide you with step-by-step instructions on how to use them.
Multi-Utility CPUC Document TemplatesWhen adding a CPUC document template, you can now assign multiple utilities to the same template, ensuring consistency across all selected utilities.
For detailed instructions on how to use this feature, follow ourstep-by-stepguide. Battery Adders - kWh-Based PricingThe database now includes battery adders under the "Battery" section, with kWh as a new unit type to calculate battery adder pricing, ensuring precise cost adjustments.
For detailed instructions on how to use this feature, follow ourstep-by-stepguide. Design Approval Before FinancingIf a sales rep switches from Default Design to Nearmap + NREL (Assisted or Manual Design), design approval is now required before proceeding with financing.
The reviewer will receive an email when a design is saved and can choose to accept or reject it.
For detailed instructions on how to use this feature, follow ourstep-by-stepguide. Add Multiple PanelsYou can now add multiple panels to a roof facet in the solar design tool by a quick drag and drop.
It automatically arranges and aligns the panels within the selected area, ensuring efficiency and precision.
For detailed instructions on how to use this feature, follow ourstep-by-stepguide. Auto-Add Batteries to ProposalsYou can now use the Auto-Add feature to automatically include batteries in proposals when the zip codes and utilities in your Auto-Add information match the proposal details.
Zip codes can also be uploaded in bulk via CSV.
For detailed instructions on how to use this feature, follow ourstep-by-stepguide. Sync Application Status in EnfinThe "Sync Application Status" button allows users to instantly update the credit application status without refreshing the page.
Additionally, milestones have been introduced in Enfin, providing clear progress tracking throughout the application process.
For detailed instructions on how to use this feature, follow ourstep-by-stepguide. Design Approval PermissionsYou can now enable design approval permissions directly from user profiles instead of setting them through roles in the design tool.
This update makes activation easier and more convenient.
For detailed instructions on how to use this feature, follow ourstep-by-stepguide. Custom Commission FormulasYou can now create custom commission formulas using variables and operators with the “Use Formula” option, giving you more flexibility in commission calculations.
For detailed instructions on how to use this feature, follow ourstep-by-stepguide. Battery Selection by IncrementYou can now set a defined increment for battery selection in proposals, ensuring batteries are added in multiples of your chosen increment.
For detailed instructions on how to use this feature, follow ourstep-by-stepguide. Battery Type in HIC TemplatesYou can now include battery types in HIC document templates, making it easier to manage and customize project documentation.
For detailed instructions on how to use this feature, follow ourstep-by-stepguide.11.
Appointment TagsThe appointment feature now includes color-coded Appointment Tags to help categorize and identify different types of appointments effortlessly.
For detailed instructions on how to use this feature, follow ourstep-by-stepguide.12.
Stage Update AutomationA new automation condition lets you trigger email or text automation when a job stage status is updated in the project module, streamlining communication and project tracking.
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Pro Tips
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💡 Try new features in a test project first before rolling them out company-wide.
Troubleshooting
Problem | Solution |
Page won't load | Clear your browser cache and try again in Chrome or Edge |
Settings not saving | Make sure you have Admin access and click Save after each change |
Feature not visible | Check with your account manager to confirm your plan includes this feature |
Change Log
Date | Change |
2026-05-19 | Article rewritten for clarity and contractor-friendly tone |
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